North American Hotels Earn Coveted 2016 Forbes Five-Star Ranking

Esperanza, An Auberge Resort

Coming off the heels of its Hot List recognition by Travel + Leisure, Esperanza, An Auberge Resort debuts on the 2016 Forbes Travel Guide list with a Five-Star Ranking. Esperanza is one of only two Los Cabos hotels and one of six Mexico resorts to receive this prestigious Five-Star award recognizing its exceptional service.

This is particularly exciting as Esperanza recently unveiled an extensive contemporary redesign in 2015 – a complete transformation of all of guest rooms and public spaces – exuding barefoot elegance and sensual relaxation ushering in a new era of luxury and sophistication for the property.



Wequassett Resort and Golf Club

The team's innate passion to provide guests with exceptional service was the driving force behind the pursuit of the Five-Star accolade. The quest to take service the next level included the hotel's Heroic Act program, which empowers hotel employees to go above and beyond to provide guests with truly exceptional and memorable experiences. The resort also developed a proprietary academy for employees, offering industry-leading training programs to ensure consistency in the delivery of service. With the announcement of this distinction, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club is one of eight new Five-Star hotels in the United States. There are 75 Five-Star hotels in the United States and 154 Five-Star hotels internationally. The resort is the only property on Cape Cod with the esteemed recognition.



Eau Palm Beach

Wequassett Resort and Golf Club and Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa are two of only six new Five-Star hotels in the United States. Its namesake, Eau Spa has now received the Forbes Five-Star title for the second year in a row, making the brand one of only 21 hotels that hold two Five-Star ratings and one of eight independently owned and operated brands.

Launched in mid-2013, the stylishly re-envisioned Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa has quickly established itself as the preeminent authority on the modern Palm Beach lifestyle. To establish the brands' trend-leading approach to meeting the evolving needs of the modern luxury traveler, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa has invested in a significant amount of brand and culture training for each of its hoteliers, instilling the innovative philosophy, language and core values of the new concept.



Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Since 1927, the Hotel Georgia has represented Vancouver's most stylish and elegant retreat at the beating heart of the city. The legendary property is located just steps away from long stretches of sea wall, the downtown shopping and business districts and Canada's greenest convention centre. Named “Top City of the Americas” in Conde Nast Traveler's 2010 Readers' Choice Awards, Vancouver's reputation as a world-class city, flanked by magnificent snow-kissed mountains and the Pacific Ocean continues to shine. The 156-room hotel is home to Hawksworth Restaurant, led by visionary chef David Hawksworth; Sense® spa, offering a menu of West-Coast treatments; thoughtfully designed meetings facilities; a heritage ballroom and spacious lounges, which act as a tranquil and enticing haven in this radiant downtown hub. In 2015, the Forbes Five-Star hotel was named one of the “Best Canada Hotels & Resorts” and “Best British Columbia Hotels & Resorts” on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List. The hotel was also included on U.S. News & World Report's “Best Hotels in Canada” list as well as the “Top 25 Hotels in Canada” TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice rankings.



Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is celebrating the receipt of a prestigious global award for 2016, as Forbes Travel Guide has announced that the luxury resort will again carry a coveted Five Star rating throughout this year. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain is one of only two hotels in Arizona, 73 hotels in the United States and 154 hotels in the world to achieve Five Stars in 2016. It also remains the only property in southern Arizona to hold a Forbes Five Star rating, and it has received this repeat accolade just a few months after earning a AAA Five Diamond rating as well.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Situated on Southern California's sun-drenched Pacific Coast, the resort features 327 guestrooms, including 43 suites, set amid 200 acres of verdant hillsides and rolling valleys in Carlsbad, California. Home to one of the most prestigious golf courses in San Diego and the home of the LPGA Kia Classic, the luxurious 15,000 square foot Aviara Spa, undeniable breathtaking wedding locales, five exquisite culinary destinations, and a world-class tennis facility, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort inspires guests to relax and indulge in the resort's surrounding natural beauty and tranquility.

Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York

Soaring above Central Park and Columbus Circle, the majestic Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York – the only Forbes Five-Star/AAA Five-Diamond hotel with a Five-Star/Five-Diamond restaurant, Jean-Georges – is an icon delivering the highest level of service, style and exclusivity. The 52-story structure features 176 luxurious guest rooms and suites, complete with European-style kitchens, marble bathrooms, and spectacular views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. Amenities include a 6,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, in-room dining by the Three-Michelin-Star Jean-Georges, the personalized service of the Trump Attaché™, 55-inch HDTVs in each room, and much more. In recent years, the property has earned many coveted awards including Travel + Leisure's “World's Best Hotels,” Conde Nast Traveler's “Top Hotels in New York City” and “Best in the World,” and U.S. News & World Report's “Best Hotels in the USA.” Trump International Hotel & Tower New York is located at One Central Park West, New York, NY 10023. For more information, please call (888) 448-7867 or visit www.TrumpNewYorkHotel.com.