WILLOWS LODGE RECOGNIZED BY TRAVEL + LEISURE IN 2011 "WORLD'S BEST AWARDS"

Northwest lodge located in Woodinville Wine Country included as one of Travel + Leisure's "Top 100 Hotels" in the world based on readers' poll

Woodinville, Wash. (July 2011) – Willows Lodge, a Northwest retreat located in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, was recognized by Travel + Leisure in its annual “World’s Best Awards” for 2011, based on readers’ polls. Willows Lodge was ranked Number 77 on the “Top 100 Hotels” in the world and Number 12 on the “Top Resorts” in the United States and Canada.

“We are thrilled to be recognized on this prestigious list,” said Shaun Tucker, general manager, Willows Lodge. “Being named in a top spot on any reader-generated list, voted on by the travelers themselves, is truly an honor.”

Debuting in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, the 16th annual “World’s Best Awards” is based on a readers’ poll and features the best hotels, cruises, airlines, outfitters, cities, islands and more. The categories for hotels in the United States and Canada included top resorts, top large city hotels with 100 rooms or more, top small city hotels with fewer than 100 rooms, top inns with fewer than 40 rooms and resorts in Hawaii.

To view the complete “World’s Best Awards” or to see how Willows Lodge ranks against its peers, please visit www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2011.

Willows Lodge, a Northwest style lodge located in Woodinville Wine Country just outside of Seattle, features 84 luxury guestrooms, a full-service spa and high-tech equipped meeting space. Executive Chef Bobby Moore’s American regional cuisine at Barking Frog reflects the seasonal and organic produce found in Puget Sound, and is artfully paired with an extensive list of Washington wines. Willows Lodge also boasts Fireside Cellars, offering a casual and sophisticated atmosphere tucked away in the lobby with an outdoor patio overlooking the expansive surrounding landscape. www.willowslodge.com.

About Willows Lodge
Willows Lodge, a Northwest style lodge located in Woodinville Wine Country just outside of Seattle, features 84 luxury guestrooms, a full-service spa and high-tech equipped meeting space. Executive Chef Bobby Moore’s American regional cuisine at Barking Frog reflects the seasonal and organic produce found in Puget Sound, and is artfully paired with an extensive list of Washington wines. Willows Lodge also boasts Fireside Cellars, offering a casual and sophisticated atmosphere tucked away in the lobby with an outdoor patio overlooking the expansive surrounding landscape. www.willowslodge.com.

Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and the Personal Luxury Collection℠. The independent company, launched in 1980, is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. The company's northeast regional office is in New Jersey, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark's properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.

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