Island Inn at 123 West Earns 2012 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
The Island Inn has been honored as a highly rated Friday Harbor Hotel as Reviewed by Travelers on the World's Largest Travel Site.
Friday Harbor, Washington - May 25, 2012 - The Island Inn at 123 West, Friday Harbor's newest hotel, announced that it has received the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Approximately 10 percent of accommodations listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.
To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, hotels must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.
“We're so lucky and so happy to receive the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said Misty Todd, Reimaginator of the Inn. Scott Hale, the Inn's Chief Experience Officer added “This accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into overwhelmingly positive guest experiences.”
“TripAdvisor is pleased to honor exceptional businesses for consistent excellence, as reviewed by travelers on the site,” said Christine Petersen, president of TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award gives highly rated establishments around the world the recognition they deserve. From exceptional accommodations in Beijing to remarkable restaurants in Boston, we want to applaud these businesses for offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience.”
About The Island Inn at 123 West
The Inn's sixteen accommodations nod to maritime gone by while broadcasting a strong eco ethos. Seven Penthouses are kitted out with gourmet kitchens, remote controlled fireplaces, steam showers and unbelievably comfy bedding. Some penthouses even offer roof decks for guests to soak up the San Juan Island sun. Five Sweets offer up scrumptious styling, unbelievable bedding and solo soaking tubs. Four Euros offer a basically luxurious experience for solo or duo travelers exuding sleek simplicity with trademark bedding, fun washrooms and flat screen televisions.
For more inn∙formation about the newest inn Friday Harbor lodging, visit 123west.com, facebook.com/123west, follow @IslandInn123, ring the Inn's Experience Ambassadors at 1-877-512-9262 or e-mail islandinn at 123west dot com. The Inn is a proud partner of STASH Hotel Rewards and encourages you to stop and smell the ocean.
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