The Henry Named Autograph Collection Hotel of the Year
Dearborn, MI - June 11, 2014 - Greenwood Hospitality Group is pleased to announce that The Henry has received the coveted “Americas Hotel of the Year” award for the second time in three years after being named 2013 for Marriott International's Autograph Collection brand. The Henry also earned with this honor after a very successful year in 2011. The announcement was made recently in Washington D.C. by Dave Grissen, Group President for Marriott International, Inc.
Competition for the award among the hotels within the Autograph Collection brand is strong. The Autograph Collection Hotel of the Year criteria is based on performance against operational and financial goals as well as excelling in high service delivery to its guests and its ambassadors. It takes the combined efforts of all hotel ambassadors, from the general manager to the housekeepers, maintenance, and culinary staffs, to deliver attentive service to ensure a memorable guest experience that is required to earn this special recognition.
The Henry is able to accomplish this by providing a welcoming yet truly distinctive experience for its guests Designed by GETTYS, the hotel's art boutique designs and AAA four diamond services set it apart from other hotels in the market. Additional property features include a bold, contemporary lobby with colorful contemporary artwork, a highly acclaimed restaurant, TRIA, An American Brassiere, and spacious guest rooms and executive suites.
“We are honored to once again be recognized as a leader in the growing portfolio of the Autograph Collection,” said Joseph Shurmur, General Manager for the Henry. “Competition for the coveted award is keen and we humbly accept the accolades in this prestigious category. It re-confirms our dedication and commitment to our customers and ambassadors to maintain quality and excellence as top priorities.”
About The Henry
Ranked the #1 hotel in Dearborn, Michigan by TripAdvisor and a AAA Four Diamond award winner, The Henry is the first and only Autograph Collection hotel in Michigan. The Henry features 308 guestrooms and suites with free, high-speed internet access, the “Henry Bed” made exclusively in Michigan by Lady Americana, 37-inch flat-screen TVs with DirecTV HD channels, MP3 compatible radio, marble bathrooms with RUSK bath amenities and plush bathrobes. The hotel restaurant, TRIA, An American Brassiere features unique flavorful dishes and an extensive selection libations and hand crafted cocktails. The recently renovated meeting space features a 12,000 sq. ft. Presidential Ballroom and 4,500 sq. ft. Plaza Ballroom. Also a well-equipped fitness center, dry sauna and indoor pool. The Henry is ideally located in Dearborn Michigan only minutes from The Henry Ford - America's Greatest History Attraction and Ford World Headquarters. For more information call 313-441-2000 or visit www.behenry.com
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About Autograph Collection
The Autograph Collection is an evolving ensemble of strikingly independent hotels. Exactly like nothing else, each destination has been selected for its quality, bold originality, rich character and uncommon details. From near to far, iconic to historic, the result is an array of properties that is nothing less than unique, nothing short of collectively exceptional. For more information please visit www.autographhotels.com, or explore our social media channels to learn more about championing the independent spirit
About Greenwood Hospitality Group
Greenwood Hospitality Group is engaged in the acquisition, repositioning and management of upscale, full-service and select-service hotels throughout the United States. Greenwood's portfolio includes over 1,900 rooms and 1,200 employees and is based in Denver and with offices in Hartford, CT, Harrisburg, PA and Houston, TX. Greenwood includes industry veterans and principals Tom Conran, Aik Hong Tan, Bill Zollars and Bill Kohl, who together have more than 125 years of industry investment and management experience. The company's vision is to set new excellence standards regarding the relationship it forges with its investors, property level associates, and the communities in which they work. For more information visit http://www.greenwoodhospitality.com/
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
