One Ocean Resort & Spa Recognized as a Four-star Rated Hotel by Forbes Travel Guide
March 21, 2013 - — One Ocean Resort & Spa - Northeast Florida's newest beachfront boutique resort, located in Atlantic Beach - has been recognized by Forbes Travel Guide as a four-star-rated property in the 55th annual listing of Star Award-winning hospitality establishments across North America and Asia.
“It is a privilege to be named among the most prestigious properties in the world and we are honored to receive such a respected award,” says Sileshi Mengiste, divisional vice president of Remington Hotels, Luxury Division. “One Ocean strives to provide a memorable and unique guest experience. We hold our resort associates to a high standard. Our priority is to ensure that guests receive the personalized, friendly and outstanding service that they have come to expect of our resort.”
The 193 rooms and stylish suites at One Ocean Resort & Spa, recently recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a “Top 40 Florida Resort” and ranked among Travel + Leisure's “World's Best Hotels,” are all adorned with One Ocean Docents, which serve as individualized, intuitive hosts. Acting as a private concierge for packing and unpacking luggage, steaming clothing, stocking amenity cabinets and providing delivery of hot beverages of choice each morning, the Docents take care of any guests' need.
Azurea restaurant remains true to its local surroundings, providing an elegant, artfully inspired atmosphere, where a view of the ocean is accessible from any seat in the house. Azurea's menu changes with each season, representing the latest trends and the finest ingredients. As a Wine Spectator award of excellence restaurant, Azurea is one of three AAA four-diamond awarded restaurants in Northeast Florida.
Recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as a 2013 “Top 100 U.S. Resort Spa,” The Spa at One Ocean touts beautiful floor-to-ceiling views of the rolling surf from the comfort of its meditation lounge. Offering more than 40 marine-inspired rituals comprised of specialty treatments, The Spa creates unique massage styles, body wraps, peels, facials and more.
One Ocean Resort & Spa is the latest installment to the travel ratings system that has been the gold standard in the industry since 1958.
“The Forbes Travel Guide annual Star Awards represent the best in class in luxury hospitality. Travelers seeking exceptional experiences rely on our ratings to guide them to the world's finest hotels, restaurants and spas,” said Michael Cascone, president and chief operating officer of Forbes Travel Guide. “By continuing to evolve our ratings categories, we are establishing a global benchmark for the highest standards in hospitality service and facilities.”
As part of a collection of luxury hotels and resorts managed by Remington Hotels, One Ocean Resort & Spa is a AAA four-diamond-, Forbes Travel Guide four-star-rated property located 25 miles from Jacksonville International Airport. The resort is nestled directly across from the picturesque Beaches Town Center, luring guests in with its brick-paved streets featuring an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, art galleries, ice-cream parlors and nightlife options.
To learn more about One Ocean Resort & Spa, call (800) 874-6000, visit www.oneoceanresort.com and find us on Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook.
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Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide and originator of the prestigious Five Star ratings and certifications, has provided the travel industry's most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions. The information gathered from the inspectors' visits can be found along with content by curated hospitality experts, tastemakers, Forbes Travel Guide editors and correspondents at Startle.com, online home of Forbes Travel Guide.
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