Woodmark Hotel honored as one of the world's best hotels in Travel + Leisure Magazine for 2014

Seattle-area hotel receives second award of the season from travelers' survey

KIRKLAND, WA, Dec. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - For the second time in as many months, The Woodmark Hotel & Spa has been ranked as one of the best hotels in the world in Travel + Leisure Magazine. This award announced just on the heels of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award voting the Woodmark Hotel among the top properties in the World last month.

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The Travel + Leisure 'World's Best' list is based on a comprehensive reader survey that rates each property on their facilities, location, service and culinary fare. As one of only three hotels in Washington to make the list, The Woodmark offers exclusive waterfront views and is well known for its personalized guest experience, array of amenities and fitness activities, and fresh local dining at bin on the lake and Beach Cafe.

"It is incredibly humbling to have the voice of our valued Woodmark guests' evolve into a Best in the World designation," notes Howard Jacobs, general manager of The Woodmark Hotel & Spa. "Our team of dedicated associates bring their passion and commitment for our guests each and every day and we couldn't be more proud of their efforts."

Touted as a popular urban property, the hotel's focus on unique touches that improve the comfort of each guest was a key component in both awards. Whether it's complimentary late night snacks, in-room martini bar, or cruising Lake Washington on board Woodmark II, it's clear that guests of The Woodmark love the broad array of offerings.

In November, The Woodmark Hotel & Spa was voted one of the best properties in the world in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards for the second year in a row, with almost 80,000 votes cast.

Bringing together a host of fitness activities and amenities, The Woodmark Hotel welcomes each guest with an uncommon blend of inspired personalized service and a serene lakeside setting just minutes from Seattle, Redmond and Bellevue.

The property features 100 expertly crafted guestrooms and suites, rejuvenating spa treatments at Northwest Face Spa and delectable culinary offerings at two on-property waterfront dining venues - bin on the lake and Beach Café.  For those with a more active agenda, The Woodmark offers a variety of activities from paddle boarding and kayaking to on-site customized fitness programs with their Director of Adrenaline.

For more information about the Woodmark and to make reservations, call 425-822-3700 or visit www.thewoodmark.com.

About The Woodmark Hotel & Spa
The Woodmark Hotel & Spa, a AAA Four Diamond property, offers the only lakeside accommodations on the picturesque shores of Lake Washington. Voted one of the world's top properties in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, this urban getaway blends personal comfort with lifestyle amenities, to deliver the ideal experience only minutes from downtown Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle. Guests are treated to local Mediterranean inspired culinary experiences at bin on the lake and casual comfort cuisine at Beach Café; full-service treatments at Northwest Face Spa; distinctive event spaces and a one-of-a-kind intimate waterside ambiance. Most importantly, Woodmark people are warm and genuine, anticipating guests' every need. Popular for corporate events, weddings and important family occasions, the Woodmark is ultimately a place where everyone feels at home.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is the country's fourth largest hospitality management company with a portfolio of extraordinary resorts and hotels that span the nation, from exhilarating alpine adventures to stunning beachfronts to vibrant urban destinations. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2013, Destination manages 40 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, each offering authentic, enriching experiences for the discerning traveler. The company's award-winning collection features 113 unique restaurants, lounges and bars, 18 golf courses, 17 full-service spas and six IACC certified conference centers. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in premier locales in metropolitan and resort markets including Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Maui, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Aspen, Vail, Lake Tahoe, Seattle, Denver and San Diego. Headquartered in Colorado, the privately owned company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises and the Lowe Hospitality Group.  For more information on Destination Hotels & Resorts, visit www.destinationhotels.com. Follow us on Twitter: @Destination. Like us on Facebook: DestinationHotels.


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