Fort Lauderdale's Atlantic Hotel Rated One of Top 50 Resorts in US/Canada

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine have rated The Atlantic Hotel (http://www.atlantichotelfl.com) as one of the "Top 50 Resorts" in the United States and Canada. A Fort Lauderdale landmark overlooking the beach, The Atlantic is the only South Florida luxury resort from Boca Raton to Key West to make the esteemed list.

The results of the 15th annual Travel + Leisure "World's Best" (http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2010/hotels/resorts-us-canada/33) survey will be published in the August issue. Winning hotels and resorts were ranked by readers based on the following five characteristics: Rooms/Facilities, Location, Service, Restaurants/Food, Value. A questionnaire developed by magazine editors – in association with ROI Research Inc. – was made available at TLWorldsBest.com from Dec. 15, 2009, to March 31, 2010.

"It's an honor to be included among some of most iconic resorts in North America," according to Thomas Roth, director of sales and marketing for The Atlantic Hotel. "Our guests have recognized the personalized service and culture that we have created to make their stay memorable."

For a limited time, the resort is offering a creative Friends & Family Half-Price Promo whereby guests who book one guestroom or suite at regular price, get a second guestroom or suite on the same night for 50 percent off. Guests will receive two complimentary welcome drink vouchers per room and a $25 spa credit per room. Bookings must be booked by Aug. 31, 2010, and are valid for travel through Oct. 6, 2010; callers should ask for rate cold PKGFAM.

About The Atlantic Hotel

The Atlantic is a 16-story hotel featuring 70 spacious guestrooms and 54 ultra-luxury suites, all of which offer fully equipped granite kitchens or kitchenettes and water-view verandas. In addition to its signature, fine-dining restaurant, guests can enjoy casual fare on the fifth floor Ocean Terrace, which is home to a heated swimming pool, whirlpool tubs, full-service spa and 24-hour gym. For reservations and information, see a travel professional, visit www.AtlanticHotelFL.com or call toll-free 877-567-8020.

About Preferred Hotel Group™

Celebrating 40 years of excellence, Preferred Hotel Group is proud to be a global leader in the hospitality industry, delivering high-performance sales, marketing and technology solutions to more than 700 independent hotels and resorts in over 75 countries. Its family of brands represents a collection of the finest hotels in the world. For more information, visit www.preferredhotels.com.

SOURCE The Atlantic Hotel