Montage Beverly Hills is the only new California hotel to receive the 2010 Forbes Five Star Award. The Spanish Colonial Revival-style hotel, opened in November 2008 in the heart of the Beverly Hills golden triangle, remarkably received this award less than one year from opening.

"Earning Five Star recognition requires relentless commitment to the pursuit of excellence," said Kasikci, who is a 35-year veteran in the luxury hospitality industry. "Hotels must consistently and flawlessly deliver a standard of unparalleled service that exceeds the guests' expectations."

Montage Beverly Hills was the first new luxury property to be built in Beverly Hills in 17 years. In the highly competitive Beverly Hills luxury market, Kasikci was able to successfully launch the hotel and accelerate the process of earning the Forbes Five Star Award by introducing cutting edge, innovative services and amenities in a time when many in the hospitality industry were showing signs of cutting back. Dialed into the acute needs of the 21st century traveler, Montage Beverly Hills offers its guests consistent service practices as well as complimentary access to a fleet of Mercedes-Benz automobiles, 24-hour flexible check-in/check-out, airport luggage valet service and John Lobb Certified Shoe Butlers.

The Forbes Five Star Award, formerly the Mobil Five Star, rates the best hotel, restaurant and spa experiences. According to the Forbes Five Star criteria, hotels must provide a distinctive luxury environment with consistently superlative, personalized service and the ultimate in amenities.

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