LAS VEGAS, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venetian, one of the world's most recognizable destination resorts and its luxurious sister-property The Palazzo Las Vegas, which are both owned and operated by affiliates of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), have been honored with the prestigious Mobil Four-Star Awards. This is the first year The Palazzo has been rated and it joins the list of overall 2009 recipients as one of its newest additions. For the fourth consecutive year, The Venetian tops the list as the largest property on the highly-regarded list of 137 hotels in North America.
Mobil Travel Guide, originator of the prestigious Mobil Star ratings program, provides the most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas. To achieve a Mobil Four-Star status, hotels must meet or exceed Mobil's service standards that are based on 750 standardized criteria including overall guest experience and customer service. The ratings are determined through unannounced, undercover Mobil Travel Guide evaluators.
"We are honored to have both our resorts, The Venetian and The Palazzo, awarded with the distinguished Mobil Four-Star rating," stated Rob Goldstein, president and COO of The Venetian and The Palazzo. "We strive to offer our guests the best in customer service, upscale amenities, and superb hospitality and these awards are validation of those efforts and a testament to the hard work of each and every one of our team members."
"It is undeniable that the travel industry has felt the effects of the recent economic downturn. However, it is in these difficult times that consumers recognize even more the importance of great service and hospitality," said Shane O'Flaherty, President and CEO of Mobil Travel Guide. "For over 50 years, Mobil Travel Guide has been a trusted travel companion to millions of people across the country. Now more than ever, consumers rely on our expertise to help them make informed travel decisions and spend their dollars wisely." He added, "These latest additions to the Mobil Travel Guide Four- and Five-Star family exemplify what extraordinary service is all about."
Other Mobil Travel Guide Star Winners at The Venetian and The Palazzo include: Canyon Ranch SpaClub, AquaKnox, B&B Ristorante, Bouchon, David Burke, Delmonico Steakhouse, Pinot Brasserie, Postrio, TAO, Valentino, Carnevino, CUT, LAVO, Restaurant Charlie, Table 10 and Woo.
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ABOUT THE VENETIAN
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, the largest property in the country to receive AAA's Five Diamond Award and Mobil Four-Star, is one of the world's most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Re-creating Venice's legendary landmarks, the resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Venetian features The Grand Canal Shoppes, an indoor streetscape complete with gondolas and singing gondoliers, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub, world-class gaming, exquisite restaurants, and a wide variety of entertainment such as Phantom-The Las Vegas Spectacular, Blue Man Group, Wayne Brady and David Spade on its premises, as well as extensive convention and corporate services. For additional information, visit The Venetian website at www.venetian.com.
ABOUT THE PALAZZO LAS VEGAS
With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, 50-story Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. Highlighted by a flagship, 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The Palazzo features more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20 remarkable stores and luxury brands made their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloe, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane Von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino, Anya Hindmarch, and Michael Kors. Additionally, The Palazzo offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as CarneVino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse and Restaurant Charlie by Charlie Trotter. Other one-of-a-kind offerings include, Tony Award winning Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the chic dining and nightlife LAVO, the world's largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub, and the Strip's first Lamborghini dealership. For more information, please visit The Palazzo website at www.palazzolasvegas.com.
ABOUT MOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE
Mobil Travel Guide, originator of the prestigious Mobil Star ratings and certifications, has provided the most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Mobil Travel Guide's team of anonymous, expert inspectors evaluates properties against rigorous and objective proprietary standards, giving consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions. Mobil Travel Guide is under license from Exxon Mobil Corporation and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. For more information, visit www.mobiltravelguide.com.
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