HALIFAX,
NS, May 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Choice Hotels
Canada is thrilled to share the Halifax Tower Hotel &
Conference Centre, Ascend Hotel Collection®, has
received three prestigious awards – on a national and international
level. The property won a 2024 Platinum Guest Satisfaction Award,
alongside the esteemed honours of both the 2024 Canadian Hotel of
the Year and the 2024 International Best of Choice Award for the
Ascend Hotel Collection brand by Choice Hotels International.
The Best of Choice awards are among Choice Hotels
International's most coveted accolades, with recipients selected
for their demonstrated commitment to superior guest service and
operational excellence. One hotel winner was selected from each
Choice brand segment in the company's domestic and international
portfolio.
The Canadian Hotel of the Year was selected by a panel
consisting of representatives from Choice Hotels Canada and the
Choice Canada Franchise Advisory Board and are chosen from this
year's Canadian Guest Satisfaction Award Platinum winners. Platinum
winners represent the top three percent of over 330 hotels from
coast to coast. Winners are determined largely by verified customer
feedback through guest insight surveys and likelihood to recommend
scores.
The Ascend Hotel Collection is a portfolio of upscale resorts,
historic properties and boutique hotels that offer guests a
uniquely local experience. The newly built hotel opened in
August 2022 and is currently ranked
as the number one hotel in Halifax
on TripAdvisor with a 5/5 rating. The property is owned by
Stephanie Giannoulis, who was named
Developer of the Year by Choice Hotels Canada that same year. The
hotel also won an APEX Award (Awards for Property Excellence) and
last year won Best New Entry: Ascend Hotel Collection. The
management team is led by general manager Nimfa Bautista, who previously won the Leader of
the Year award from Choice Hotels Canada in 2021.
"The management team at the hotel is best-in-class and ensures
every detail of the guest experience is second to none," says
Brian Leon, CEO, Choice Hotels
Canada. "Since it opened, this stunning hotel has excelled in guest
satisfaction and the feedback the team receives continues to be
stellar."
The property has a range of luxury amenities, well suited for
both leisure and corporate travel, as well as large group events.
There is a conference centre with five meeting spaces, including an
imperial ballroom for up to 220 people, that can accommodate social
gatherings, weddings, and corporate meetings. The 180-seat onsite
restaurant, Le Rouge, is open for
lunch and dinner, and features a wide range of mouth-watering
offerings, including its signature steak dishes and daring
cocktails. There is an indoor heated pool and hot tub, fitness
centre, electric vehicle charging stations, as well as the HTH
Lounge, where guests can enjoy pub style-food and a variety of
cocktail drinks.
With 103 modern, spacious, and well-appointed guest rooms and
suites, the in-room amenities include 50-inch smart TVs and
outstanding city or lake views. The suites feature king beds,
kitchenettes, and large living spaces over 500 square feet and come
equipped with fireplaces and two-person whirlpool tubs. Guests can
start their days with a complimentary hot breakfast on the
16th floor overlooking the wonderful views.
"These awards are well deserved for our team, who have worked so
hard to not only open the hotel and ease into the day-to-day
operations, but to also make guests feel welcome and respected,"
says Stephanie Giannoulis, owner of
both the Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre and the
Comfort Hotel Bayer's Lake. "The attention to detail has been
appreciated by our guests and we look forward to
welcoming both new and returning faces alike."
The Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre is located at 15
Lakelands Boulevard in the Bayer's Lake region of Halifax. For more information, visit
www.choicehotels.com.
Ascend Hotel Collection®: Let the Destination
Reach You.
The Ascend Hotel Collection is a global portfolio of independent
resort, historic and boutique hotels. Recognized as the hotel
industry's first "soft brand" concept, there are more than 360
Ascend Hotel Collection properties open worldwide, including in
Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Australia, New
Zealand, Canada, Ecuador, Mexico and throughout the Caribbean.
Membership with the Ascend Hotel Collection enables distinctive,
independent properties to gain a global presence while maintaining
their local charm. For more information, visit
www.choicehotels.com/ascend.
About Choice Hotels Canada®:
Choice Hotels
Canada is one of the largest and most successful lodging
franchisors in the country with more than 330 properties currently
open. The Choice™ family of hotel brands provide business and
leisure travellers with a range of high-quality lodging options,
including limited to full-service hotels in the upscale, mid-scale,
extended stay and economy segments. Brands in Canada include Ascend Hotel
Collection®, Comfort™, Sleep Inn®,
Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay
Suites®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway
Inn®. All hotels are independently owned and operated.
Choice Hotels Canada is a master franchisee of Choice Hotels
International, Inc., with nearly 7,500 hotels, representing almost
630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. The
award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers
members benefits from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences.
For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
SOURCE Choice Hotels Canada