HotelsCombined names 2013 Stellar Stays

AccomNews Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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HotelsCombined, the world’s leading hotel discovery and price comparison website, has revealed 33 stand-out hotels across the region which have made the cut in its inaugural Stellar Stays list for 2013.

The honour roll includes the crème de la crème of hotels, with eight Australian properties recognised along with another 25 from across Asia and the Pacific.

Stellar Stays is not a ranking list but a group of outstanding hotels judged on a strict set of criteria. All currently rate 9.0 and over with a minimum of 250 customer reviews on the HotelsCombined site, have a significant community or environmental program, and have received at least three major industry awards in the past year. Hotel reviews on HotelsCombined are aggregated from over 27 million reviews from multiple travel and review sites. Hotels are ranked out of a potential score of 10 – making a score of 9.0 or higher quite a feat.

Kristen McKenzie, head of PR and community at HotelsCombined, said, “Judged on detailed criteria, the result is an independent selection of properties that are truly extraordinary on a variety of levels. Not only do these hotels boast a high satisfaction rating amongst both guests and travel industry experts, but they also strive to make a positive difference with dedicated environmental and community initiatives. Conscientious tourism is a subject we take very seriously at HotelsCombined as evidenced by our Green Hotels and Responsible Tourism Initiative. We are delighted to applaud those similarly working towards a more sustainable future for the industry.”

The Stellar Stays in Australia are:

• InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto (VIC)

• Crown Hotels (Melbourne) (VIC)

• Lizard Island Resort (QLD)

• Henry Jones Art Hotel (TAS)

• Shangri-La Sydney (NSW)

• Emporium Hotel (QLD)

• Longitude 131 (NT)

• Langham Melbourne (VIC)

Image: Stellar Stays choice – InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto