Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Aloft Chapel Hill Wins Coveted Award for Hotel of the Year



CHAPEL HILL, NC – Famous for bringing “style at a steal” to Chapel Hill, Aloft Chapel Hill (top left photo) has just earned another accolade, winning the 2011 Hotel of the Year Award from parent Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:  HOT).

 Aloft Chapel Hill’s triumph came at an annual gathering of associates from Starwood’s Specialty Select Brand group across North America.  At the Miami event, Starwood recognized top performers among hundreds of hotels in a range of categories.  Starwood’s Specialty Select Brand group includes Aloft, Element, and Four Points by Sheraton hotels. 

Aloft Chapel Hill also achieved the highest Guest Satisfaction Index (Loyalty Composite) score out of all Aloft hotels in North America.

 “The Aloft brand has always been about shaking up the status quo.  The Aloft Chapel Hill refuses to rest on its laurels, which is why it’s been a hit with guests from day one,” said Brian McGuinness (middle right photo), Senior Vice President of Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “We’re proud of all 56 Aloft hotels around the world, but this award is a well-deserved tribute to the exceptional team at Aloft Chapel Hill.”

Mark Sherburne, general manager of Aloft Chapel Hill agreed.  “Recognition from our peers means a lot to us.  I’m proud of my team for their achievements.  It’s been exciting for us to see how fast Aloft has caught on with guests and our neighbors here in Chapel Hill, and that it continues to be their favorite hotel.”

Aloft Chapel Hill, located at 1001 S. Hamilton Road, is ideally situated near UNC’s campus and close to other universities, Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.  For reservations, call 1-866-716-8143 or visit www.aloftchapelhill.com. Aloft Chapel Hill is operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts (www.interstatehotels.com), a leading U.S.-based global hotel management company.

 Media Contacts:

Mark Sherburne
General Manager
919 932 7772

Patrick Daly
Account Supervisor
Daly Gray, Inc.
Office:  (703) 435-6293
Cell:  (703) 300-8289

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