The Casablanca Hotel in New York City, a member of the boutique HKHotels collection, has been named to National Geographic Traveler Magazine's "Stay List 2009" it was announced today by Adele Gutman, Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
"The hotels on our Stay List 2009 don't just reflect their surroundings — they help define them," says Traveler Senior Editor Sheila Feldman Buckmaster. "What they have in common is a transcendent vision that goes beyond traditional hotel-keeping. This mindset is what gives these hotels their sense of place. Make no mistake: you'll sense the vibe at once. And after your stay, you'll leave with the kind of insight only soulful places can provide."
To find these hotels, Traveler tapped into the collected experiences of veteran journalists, inveterate road warriors, and local experts. They based their nominations on key criteria. Is the hotel engaged with the local community? Does it subscribe to sustainable practices that respect the region? Does it truly capture the spirit of the setting? Further research and detailed questionnaires winnowed hundreds of submissions down to this sweet list of 129 hotels.
But this is not the Casablanca Hotel's only recognition. It was voted one of the top New York City Hotels by the members of TripAdvisor.com and voted the "Best Times Square Hotel - 2007" in the Best of CitySearch.com, in addition to many other accolades.
