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17-02-2025
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Monmouth County hotel recognized in Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards
Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards is out and this year only one hotel from New Jersey made the cut. The report features top luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises worldwide in a global rating system that distingishes these establishments in three catergories such as five star, four star and recommended. The 67th annual list spans more than 2,100 properties in 90 countries. It features 336 five-star, 645 four-star and 567 recommended hotels, the report stated. "Forbes Travel Guide's Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality," says Amanda Frasier, FTG's President of Standards & Ratings. "This year's list reflects the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences, unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and the delivery of unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating world-class experiences for today's discerning guest." This year, only one hotel from New Jersey was named on the list and it's in Monmouth County. Asbury Ocean Club Hotel in Asbury Park was named to the recommended list. Here's what the inspectors highlights revealed about this spot on the Shore: "The luxury hotel brings a taste of Hamptons elegance to this newly revitalized town along the Jersey Shore. Sleek, glass-walled exteriors encapsulate warm interiors (Nicholas Nixon coffee table books, plush settees and roaring fireplaces) that attract a well-heeled crowd on cozy New England nights. Asbury Ocean Club Hotel occupies a prime location, just one block from the beach and boardwalk and a stone's throw from shopping, restaurants, nightlife and music." The list also has 79 five-star, 128 four-star and 64 recommended restaurants; 124 five-star and 224 four-star spas; seven four-star and seven recommended cruise ships. Below are the key findings from the United States according to the report. These resorts in the U.S earned five-stars for 2025: Arizona: The Canyon Suites at The Phoenician and Luxury Collection Resort California: The Maybourne Beverly Hills and Olivella restaurant at Ojai Valley Inn Montana: RiverView Ranch and Spa Montage Big Sky This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Asbury Ocean Club Hotel earns Forbes Travel Guide Recommendation
Hi Dubai
13-02-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Atlantis Dubai Ranked Among Top 10 Global Integrated Resorts by Forbes Travel Guide 2025
Forbes Travel Guide ('FTG'), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, yesterday announced its 2025 Star Awards. Atlantis The Royal earned a Five-Star award for the second consecutive year, and Atlantis, The Palm earned a Four-Star award for the fourth consecutive year. Atlantis Dubai continues to prioritize building and nurturing a passionate, dedicated team devoted to delivering exceptional guest experiences. With a steadfast commitment to excellence, both properties have consistently showcased outstanding service, world-class amenities, and unparalleled hospitality. Atlantis The Royal's prestigious Five-Star award reaffirms its status as the world's leading ultra-luxury experiential resort, while Atlantis, The Palm's Four-Star recognition highlights its continuous exceptional performance. After debuting its restaurant star rating in Dubai last year, Forbes Travel Guide has, for the first time, awarded Five-Star ratings to select restaurants in the city. Atlantis Dubai was honored to have four of its exceptional dining venues receive this esteemed rating. Ossiano and Dinner by Heston Blumenthal were awarded Five-Stars, Seafire Steakhouse & Bar earned Four-Stars, and Ariana's Persian Kitchen received a Recommended rating. Recipients of this globally recognized award have demonstrated a unique and unwavering commitment to elevating the guest experience, further cementing Atlantis Dubai's position as a leader in the region's culinary landscape. Having pioneered the Five-Star Rating concept in 1958, Forbes Travel Guide is the world's only independent rating system. Its anonymous professional inspectors travel globally, staying a minimum of two nights and covering their own expenses. They evaluate properties based on 900 objective standards, focusing on outstanding service and ensuring discerning travelers can identify the finest luxury experiences. Star Ratings are awarded exclusively through this independent inspection process. Paul Baker, President of Atlantis commented, On behalf of Atlantis Dubai and Kerzner International, we are immensely proud to be recognized with a record-breaking 31 stars in the Forbes Travel Guide 2025, making us the most awarded resort in the Middle East and one of the tops achieving resorts globally. This achievement is a testament to our incredible team's dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment, who continuously strive to set new benchmarks in luxury hospitality. Achieving such a high ranking among all integrated resorts worldwide reaffirms our mission to deliver extraordinary hospitality in the Middle East and beyond. Forbes Travel Guide's Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality. This year's list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being, and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today's discerning guests. says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. Atlantis Dubai Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Listing: Atlantis The Royal – Five-Star Rating Atlantis, The Palm – Four-Star Rating Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal - Five-Star Rating Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm - Five-Star Rating Seafire Steakhouse & Bar at Atlantis, The Palm - Four-Star Rating Ariana's Persian Kitchen at Atlantis The Royal – Recommended Rating AWAKEN Wellness at Atlantis The Royal – Four-Star Rating AWAKEN Wellness at Atlantis, The Palm - Four-Star Rating News Source: Evins Communications
Globe and Mail
12-02-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Astral Spa Retains Four-Star Rating; Oaklawn Hotel, The OAK room & bar, and The Bugler Recommended in 2025 Forbes Travel Guide
Hot Springs, Arkansas--(Newsfile Corp. - February 12, 2025) - Two restaurants at Oaklawn Hot Springs have achieved prestigious Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) ratings while its other amenities maintained previous ratings first earned in 2024. Astral Spa at Oaklawn Hot Springs remains the only spa in Arkansas to receive a Forbes 4-Star Rating. And, now, joining the Oaklawn Hotel with a 2025 Forbes recommended rating are two Oaklawn restaurants - The OAK room & bar and The Bugler. "It is a great honor to have The OAK room & bar and The Bugler join the Oaklawn Hotel as recommendations in the 2025 Forbes Travel Guide. To have The Astral Spa again rise to the top as one of the few spas in the country to receive a 4-Star Rating is astounding," said Louis Cella, President of Oaklawn Hot Springs. "We designed Oaklawn to be a world-class resort that Arkansas can be proud of. These recognitions from one of the world's preeminent hospitality rating systems confirm that our vision has become a reality." Located inside the Oaklawn Casino, The OAK room & bar offers a modern fine dining experience featuring highly composed plates, an extensive wine list, and unique cocktails. Casually upscale, The Bugler presents select seafood and steak options and a large outdoor patio that overlooks Oaklawn's historic racetrack. "I am especially excited for our spa, hotel, and food and beverage team members," said Wayne Smith, General Manager of Oaklawn Hot Springs. "These men and women have worked incredibly hard for the past three years to provide luxury service to our guests. Their daily commitment to excellence has earned these highly sought-after Forbes ratings and recommendations." Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises. Astral Spa at Oaklawn Hot Springs (Photo courtesy of Oaklawn Hot Springs) To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: Oaklawn Hotel at Oaklawn Hot Springs (Photo courtesy of Oaklawn Hot Springs) To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: The OAK room bar at Oaklawn Hot Springs (Photo courtesy of Oaklawn Hot Springs) To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: To view the new Star Award winners, visit To learn how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here. ### Connect with Forbes Travel Guide: Instagram: X: Facebook: About Forbes Travel Guide: Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world's best experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit About Oaklawn Hot Springs: Located in scenic Hot Springs, Arkansas, Oaklawn, Hot Springs got its start more than a century ago as one of the world's premier thoroughbred racetracks. Following a $100 million expansion in 2021, Oaklawn Hot Springs became a truly world-class resort. Today Oaklawn Hot Springs offers guests an endless variety of leisure and entertainment options including thoroughbred racing, gaming, fine dining, sports betting, and live performances. Astral Spa at Oaklawn Hot Springs, an unmatched retreat, encourages guests to engage their senses with luxurious signature treatments. Oaklawn is a rare escape nestled in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains region. Media Contact: Chris Ho cho@ (501) 363-4201
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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- Yahoo
The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort Earns Five-Star Recognition In Forbes Travel Guide's 2025 Star Awards
For the Second Consecutive Year the Resort Receives Prestigious Hotel and Spa Accolades RIO GRANDE, Puerto Rico, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort has secured the remarkable honor of earning Five Stars for its hotel and Iridium Spa for the second consecutive year, as announced today by Forbes Travel Guide. This accolade reinforces The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort's timeless glamour and commitment to delivering an uncompromising level of exquisite experiences and bespoke service for all its guests. Ideally located on a former coconut plantation and situated between the El Yunque National Forest and Espíritu Santo River State Preserve, The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is set on 483 pristine acres. The exclusive resort offers 139 guest rooms and suites, as well as private branded residences, each featuring private terraces with breathtaking ocean and garden views. The property also boasts private bird sanctuaries, an on-site naturalist-guided tour led by a marine biologist, multiple dining outlets, St. Regis' legendary Butler Service, and an ocean-front golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Guests can relax by the pool, sunbathe on the beach, or choose from a wide range of activities, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, fishing, nature walks, hiking, biking, tennis, and more. The Iridium Spa at The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort offers a transformative wellness experience in a serene, tropical setting. Featuring a unique array of treatments that utilize local and organic ingredients such as coconut, raw sugar cane, and coffee, the spa provides personalized therapies designed to rejuvenate both body and mind. Guests can indulge in custom massages or create their own body scrubs from an herbal bar, ensuring a state of harmony and relaxation. "It is an honor to guide a team that continually excels in providing exceptional service and unmatched luxury," says Anja Frankenbach, General Manager of The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort. "This year's recognition highlights the unwavering dedication of our hosts and the enduring elegance of The St. Regis brand. We are deeply honored to be celebrated among the industry's finest once again." "Forbes Travel Guide's Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality," says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. "This year's list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today's discerning guest." To view the new Star Award winners, visit To learn how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here. About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts:Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 60 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis Hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all its guests, delivered flawlessly by the signature St. Regis Butler Service. For more information and new openings, visit or follow Instagram and Facebook. St. Regis is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments , and unparalleled benefits including complimentary nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Marriott International Caribbean & Latin America Sign in to access your portfolio
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12-02-2025
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JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and its Signature Restaurant, Primo, Receive Four-Star Rating in Forbes Travel Guide's 2025 Star Awards
The Orlando hotel is the first JW Marriott to receive the prestigious accolade in North America, and its signature restaurant Primo is the first JW Marriott restaurant to earn the honor ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, today announced its 2025 Star Awards. JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes earned a four-star rating from the guide – the first JW Marriott hotel to receive the award in North America and the second to receive it globally. The hotel is part of Grande Lakes Orlando, a 500-acre luxury resort, also anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, which earned its Forbes Travel Guide four-star recognition in 2005. In addition to the hotel, on-property restaurant Primo received a four-star distinction, making it the first JW Marriott restaurant with the honor and only the third in Orlando. The property features 1,010 guestrooms alongside its sister hotel The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. The property is home to the Grande Lakes Waterpark, an 18-hole championship golf club, on-property farm, and over 100,000 square feet of event space. With a dozen dining venues across the resort complex including Primo by award-winning Chef Melissa Kelly serving authentic Mediterranean-Italian cuisine with organic produce and a carefully crafted wine list. "We are incredibly proud to be the first JW Marriott hotel in North America to earn the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide four-star rating," said Michael Scioscia, General Manager at JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. "This achievement is a testament to the dedication and passion of our team which provides exceptional service and a one-of-a-kind stay. We are committed to delivering not only the best hospitality experience in Orlando, but in the world, and are excited to continue setting the standard for excellence in hospitality." To view the new Star Award winners, visit To learn how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here. Connect with Forbes Travel Guide:Instagram: About Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world's best experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit About Grande Lakes OrlandoHidden in the heart of Orlando, Grande Lakes Orlando sits on 500 lush acres at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. The resort features a 582-room Ritz-Carlton, 1,010-room JW Marriott hotel, the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton spa as well as three picture-perfect pools. The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Tennis Club, which hosts the PNC Championship, includes an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course. A dozen celebrated dining venues throughout include Knife & Spoon, a steak and seafood restaurant led by award-winning chef John Tesar, and Primo, Mediterranean-Italian fare by multiple James Beard award-winning chef Melissa Kelly, a leader in the farm-to-fork movement. Grand Lakes Orlando restaurants source fresh ingredients from Whisper Creek Farm, an on-property 18,000-square-foot working farm, as well as on-site apiaries. The resort features a wide array of additional activities: kayaking, eco-tours on Shingle Creek, falconry, mountain biking and fishing school. Conference and meeting attendees have their pick of meeting space options located across 150,000 square feet plus more than 100,000 square feet of outdoor space. Grande Lakes is located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and minutes from the major theme parks. Follow Grande Lakes Orlando @grandelakesorlando on Instagram and grandelakesorlando on Facebook. Also, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott on Twitter @RC_Orlando and @JW_Orlando, Instagram @ritzcarltonorlando and @jwmorlando and Facebook ritzcarltonorlando and jwmarriottorlando. For more information, visit Media Contact: The Brandman Agency Paige Voeffray grandelakesorlando@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Grande Lakes Orlando
