Starwood Hotels Awards The Westin Galleria Dallas as “Hotel of the Year”
The Westin Galleria Dallas is chosen from North America's Westin Hotels & Resorts portfolio
DALLAS, Texas - April 20, 2012 - Starwood Hotels announced today that The Westin Galleria Dallas has been awarded "Starwood North America 2011 Westin Hotel of the Year.” The Starwood North America Excellence Awards take place every spring, and the “Hotel of the Year” award is presented to each of Starwood Hotel's eight hotel brands. This is the second time in three years The Westin Galleria Dallas has won this award.
“It's truly a privilege to be recognized as the Starwood 2011 Westin Hotel of the Year,” said John Everett, General Manager of The Westin Galleria Dallas. "We are absolutely thrilled to win this award out of the 118 wonderful Westin properties in North America."
The best of each hotel brand is selected by reviewing the properties' Guest Satisfaction Index, Quality Assurance and Sales and Marketing Branding. Starwood Hotels then presents the award to the hotels that best demonstrate lodging excellence. The Westin Galleria Dallas stood out specifically in its consistently above average guest satisfaction scores, as measured by Starwood Hotels nationwide.
"Over the last 29 years, the hotel has aspired to create unique and personalized experiences for every guest," said Everett. "The Hotel of the Year award speaks to the dedication and passion of our associates, and I am exceptionally proud of our team. Winning this award twice in three years is an incredible honor.”
The Westin Galleria Dallas is the only hotel located within the impressive Galleria shopping center with over 200 shops, restaurants and attractions, and the hotel has had 29 consecutive years of AAA 4-diamond awards - the longest 4-diamond run in Dallas. The Westin Galleria Dallas will begin planning an official celebration for the honor with their associates in late April.
For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
About The Westin Galleria Dallas
The Westin Galleria Dallas is conveniently located within the impressive Galleria shopping center with over 200 shops, restaurants and attractions. The hotel features 448 renovated guest rooms, including 10 suites and seven Sky Rooms, each appointed with plush Westin Heavenly Beds® and unique custom-designed touches and amenities. The hotel boasts 54,000 square feet of state-of-the-function space, a chic outdoor pool and an expanded WestinWORKOUT® Gym. The Westin Galleria Dallas has had 26 consecutive years of AAA 4-diamond awards-the longest 4-diamond run in Dallas. For more information, please call (972) 934-9494 or visit www.thewestingalleriadallas.com.
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