22 Hilton Properties honored in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings

Three Properties Named to the Best Hotels in the USA List and 19 Receive Destination Rankings

MCLEAN, Va., 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — U.S. News & World Report honored three hotels within the Hilton Portfolio as the best hotels in the USA and 19 as one of the best hotels within their market. All hotels were named as part of the publisher’s annual ranking of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences.

“For nearly a century, our number one priority each and every day has been to provide guests world-class hospitality,” said Jim Holthouser, executive vice president, Global Brands, Hilton Worldwide. “The U.S. News & World Report recognition reinforces our commitment to developing direct relationships with our guests and ensuring an outstanding, innovative experience.”

Below is the full list of 2016 Hilton winners:

GOLD BADGE WINNERS

Earned a “Best Hotels in the USA” award:

SILVER BADGE WINNERS

Identified as one of the “Best Hotels” within its market:

The Best Hotels methodology combines a hotel’s industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel class ratings. U.S. News scored luxury hotels, identifying the top 10 percent in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with Gold badges and the top 30 percent within specific markets with Silver badges. The rankings include over 2,500 hotels across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“Travelers don’t have to waste time searching for a great hotel,” said Erin Shields, travel editor for U.S. News. “The 2016 Best Hotels are adored by industry experts and travelers alike for their great amenities, comfortable rooms and exemplary service.”

For more information about the 2016 Best Hotels, please visit travel.usnews.com/Hotels or join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #BestHotels16.

Contacts:
Lauren Skrincosky
Hilton Worldwide
(703) 883 5824
lauren.skrincosky@hilton.com

About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 97 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company’s portfolio of thirteen world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,600 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 758,000 rooms in 100 countries and territories, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonors®. Hilton HHonors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to benefits including free standard Wi-Fi, as well as digital amenities that are available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton HHonors app, where HHonors members can check-in, choose their room, and access their room using a Digital Key. Visit news.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide,www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide,www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide, and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.

SOURCE: Hilton Worldwide