SPA PALAZZO AT BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB WINS FORBES FOUR-STAR AWARD

12-22-2010

 

Boca Raton, Florida (December 20, 2010) – Since its opening, the luxurious Spa Palazzo has been a popular destination for Members and guests. Spa Palazzo has been chosen as a Forbes Four-Star Award winner for the third year, signifying that it is one of the finest spas in the world, delivering its guests an exceptional experience. The Forbes Travel Guide, formerly the Mobil Travel Guide, has been evaluating the “best of the best” in the hospitality industry for 52 years.

Built to resemble the Alhambra Palace in Spain, Spa Palazzo is a masterpiece of art with water features, elaborate mosaics, grand arches and a sense of quiet magnificence. An elegant sanctuary of health and rejuvenation, the luxurious spa features 44 treatment rooms, an opulent wet room, an eclectic menu of spa treatments, sunning terraces and 10,000 square feet of tranquil gardens featuring waterfall whirlpools and a private spa pool with underwater music. Its opulent menu combines progressive techniques with local resources and standard European therapies, offering a selection of five signature spa treatments.

Spa guests may also take advantage of two sunning terraces, the elegant Great Room with fireplace, spa retail boutique, locker rooms, and a lush courtyard replete with tranquil gardens. The Moorish-style spa structure includes dozens of architectural features. Exposed cedar-beam ceilings, two-story arched Cathedral windows, a two-story fireplace, columns, handcrafted colorful tiles, detailed ceramic work designed by craftsman in Alhambra, intricate stonework, mahogany and cypress woodwork, and even a hand-painted rotunda just beyond the spa entrance all enhance guests’ opulent spa experience.

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About the Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is one of the country’s premier resort destinations and private club facilities. Celebrated for its customized weddings and special events, either intimate or grand, the Resort offers experiences that can encompass everything from barefoot on the beach to black tie splendor. It was established in 1926 as a Mediterranean-style Resort by Addison Mizner, whose ambition was for it to become “the greatest resort in the world.” Set within a backdrop of casual elegance, the Resort & Club’s amenities include a half-mile stretch of private beach at the redesigned Boca Beach Club, the award-winning Spa Palazzo, two 18-hole championship golf courses ranked among Golf Digest’s “Top 75 Courses in North America" and the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School,  the Resort's tennis program ranked fifth out of the top 50 U.S. tennis resorts  by Tennis Magazine, full-service 32-slip marina, seven swimming pools, three state-of-the-art fitness centers, and a variety of water sports. In addition, the Resort offers an outstanding selection of dining options, including Morimoto Sushi Bar by the internationally-renowned Iron Chef, Cielo Restaurant at the top of the Tower and Serendipity, New York City’s famed ice cream shop with family friendly menu. A full range of water sports and activities include a comprehensive children’s program. For reservations, call your travel professional or call 888-543-1286, or visit www.BocaResort.com or www.waldorfastoriacollection.com. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bocaresort.

About Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts

WALDORF ASTORIA is Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand of landmark hotels, with each one as singular and timeless as the brand’s namesake, The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.  From classic elegance to modern grandeur, Waldorf Astoria Hotels each represent worldly sophistication and unparalleled guest service.  From sumptuous spas and culinary excellence to world-class golf, each hotel & resort offers the exquisite accommodations and signature accoutrements that define refinement and sophistication.  Discover Waldorf Astoria by visiting www.waldorfastoria.com. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide’s ten market-leading brands.

About Hilton Worldwide

Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels.  For 91 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.  The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Its brands are comprised of more than 3,600 hotels and 600,000 rooms in 82 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.  The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors®.  For more information about the company, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

  

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