SKIRVIN HILTON RECEIVES TOP HILTON HOTELS AWARD
Oklahoma’s oldest hotel receives exclusive distinction as one of the top hotels
in the Americas
Oklahoma City, OK, April 15, 2013…..The Skirvin Hilton Hotel again finds itself at the top of the Hilton Hotels rankings, this time as a recipient of the Hilton Brand Award of Excellence for 2012. The award is from Hilton Hotels and Resorts and is only given to 10 Hilton properties in the combined North and South Americas. The Skirvin Hilton is majority-owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Skirvin Partners in Development.
“This is the culmination of the hard work and dedication that our team strives for each day, ” said Skirvin Hilton General Manager Martin van der Laan. “The Hilton family boasts one of the most impressive portfolios of properties in the world, and to be recognized in such an exclusive group as one of the best is truly an honor.”
The Skirvin also received its highest quality assurance scores in the semi-annual Hilton Quality Assurance Inspection since re-opening the hotel in 2007. To assess quality assurance at each Hilton property, the internal quality assurance consultant for Hilton evaluates each property throughout the year. Every area of the hotel is inspected and graded, including guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house areas.
“We are extremely proud of our high quality assurance scores,” continued van der Laan. “Receiving the highest scores since our re-opening is a ringing endorsement for the hotel staff and a testament to their unwavering commitment to delivering a first-class experience to our valued guests.”
About The Skirvin Hilton Hotel
The Skirvin Hilton originally opened in 1911 and has been synonymous with elegance and innovation ever since, hosting oil barons, dignitaries, movie stars, political leaders, presidents and guests from around the globe. In 2007, Skirvin Partners in Development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Worldwide partnered on restoring the hotel to its original glory. The reopening event was designated as an official Oklahoma Centennial event. Since the renovation, the hotel has earned a AAA Four Diamond rating every year and also received the Mayor’s Development Award for best downtown development.
The hotel features 225 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, including 20 one-bedroom suites, one presidential suite and 18,500 square feet of premiere meeting and pre-function space. It is home to the upscale Park Avenue Grill restaurant and Red Piano lounge.
Last year, the Skirvin was named one of the best hotel meeting destinations and received a prestigious Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings. The hotel was also once again recognized as one of the 2012 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report, finishing as the #1 Hotel in Oklahoma City and the State of Oklahoma. The hotel remains on the National Register of Historic Places.
For more information, please visit www.skirvinhilton.com and follow the company on Facebook ( www.facebook.com/TheSkirvinHilton) and Twitter (@SkirvinHiltonOKC).
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historical renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
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