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· Radisson Plaza Hotel Myrtle Beach Receives AAA's Prestigious Four Diamond Award The Radisson Plaza Hotel is the Only Hotel in Myrtle Beach to be Honored with this RecognitionMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - The Radisson Plaza Hotel Myrtle Beach received the American Automobile Association's Four Diamond Award, one of AAA's highest honors in the hotel industry. AAA sets strict criteria for properties to gain the Four Diamond distinction. AAA representatives are sent throughout the world to assess properties and professionally judge which rating the property should receive. The guidelines that a property must meet in order to be given the Four Diamond rating include: the establishment must be upscale in all areas; accommodations must be progressively refined and stylish; the physical attributes must reflect an obvious enhanced level of quality throughout the hotel; and the fundamental hallmarks of the property must include an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail. "AAA's Four Diamond rating is one of the highest honors given in the hotel industry," said Tom Crosby, Vice President of Communications for AAA Carolinas. "It is especially significant for a hotel in Myrtle Beach to receive this honor. To be awarded four diamonds by AAA, a hotel is required to take the extra time and effort to provide the highest service and attention to guests." "We are extremely honored to receive such a prestigious award from the country's most respected travel information leader," said Michael Poynter, Vice President and General Manager of the Radisson Plaza Hotel Myrtle Beach. "Receiving this award confirms that the Radisson is one of the most upscale hotels in South Carolina. We strive each day to uphold the criteria and meaning which stands behind the Four Diamond Award and we look forward to continuing serving our guests with the true luxury that defines the Radisson Plaza Hotel Myrtle Beach." The Radisson Plaza Hotel is a $48 million hotel designed to meet the needs of and attract groups seeking convention centers with on-site hotels. The Radisson Plaza Hotel was designed to greatly impact the economy by bringing thousands of visitors and a multitude of new conferences to the Southeast region. Adjoined to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, the 12-story Radisson Plaza Hotel Myrtle Beach features 402 luxurious guest rooms and suites, Vidalia's Low Country Cuisine restaurant, M Bar contemporary lounge, Coffee & Cream Starbuck's style cafe, health club, indoor/outdoor pool and gift shop. The hotel lobby and second floor lounge open into the pre-function space at the Convention Center. The Myrtle Beach Convention Center provides more than 140,000 square feet of meeting, ballroom and exhibition space and recently opened its latest addition the outdoor Plaza of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The Plaza is perfect for conventions, trade shows, press conferences, weddings and small concerts. Radisson Hotels & Resorts currently has more than 425 locations in 61 countries. Radisson is a division of Carlson Hospitality Worldwide, a global leader in hospitality services encompassing more than 1,635 hotel, resort, restaurant and cruise ship operations in 82 countries. Media Contact: Erin Ford or Nancy Greene Brandon Advertising 843-916-2000 |
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