WILLOWS LODGE RECOGNIZED BY TRAVEL + LEISURE AS ONE OF WORLD'S BEST ON ANNUAL T+L 500 LIST

Northwest lodge located in Woodinville Wine Country received highest marks in Washington State in magazine's annual readers' poll

Woodinville, Wash. (December 2011) – Willows Lodge, a Northwest retreat located in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country, was recognized by Travel + Leisure readers as one of the world's best hotelson its annual T+L 500 List, based on readers' polls. Willows Lodge was ranked Number 1 in Washington State with an overall score of 92.36.

"We are thrilled to be included as one of the top 500 hotels in the world," 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 January 2012 issue of Travel + Leisure, the magazine's 10th annual T+L 500 List of the World's Best Hotels encompasses properties in the following categories: United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa + The Middle East, Mexico + Central + South America, The Caribbean + Bermuda + The Bahamas, and Australia + New Zealand +South Pacific. Respondents were asked to rate hotels on rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food, and value. For the complete T+L 500 List visit: http://www.travelandleisure.com/tl500/2012.

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.

About Benchmark Hospitality International
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and 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 eastern regional office is in New Jersey, western regional office is in Washington, 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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