Rosewood Hotel Georgia Named Five-Star Hotel by Forbes Travel Guide In Its Official 2018 Star Rating Announcement

“We are thrilled to see Rosewood Hotel Georgia achieve a Five-Star rating on Forbes Travel Guide’s 2018 Global Star Ratings List, supported by Sense, A Rosewood Spa ® and Hawksworth Restaurant” “Forbes Travel Guide’s recognition of Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s unparalleled service, ambience and elegance in all areas, from wellness to cuisine, reaffirms our position as the gold standard for luxury hotels not only in Canada, but on a global scale as well.”

Philip Meyer, managing director of Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Rosewood Hotel Georgia combines the grandeur of the Roaring Twenties with contemporary design and comfort. First opened in 1927 as Hotel Georgia, the historic property re-opened as Rosewood Hotel Georgia in 2011 following a full restoration and has since played host to a who’s who of the entertainment world including Elvis Presley, Nat "King" Cole, Katharine Hepburn and British royalty. Today, the legendary boutique hotel features 156 guest accommodations, four distinct dining venues and the Rosewood Royal Suite, which is considered to be one of the most palatial suites in the city.

A welcome escape from the city’s busy streets, Sense, A Rosewood Spa ® at Rosewood Hotel Georgia is a luxury retreat designed to stimulate the senses and to restore the mind and body. This intimate and elegant Vancouver hotel spa calms the mind and provides daily relief for guests, offering a full range of therapies, treatments, massages and facials from a highly-trained staff.

A celebration of Vancouver’s cultural diversity and natural environment Hawksworth Restaurant showcases ingredient led, contemporary cuisine that demonstrates the highly skilled technique and relentless drive for perfection that has become Chef David Hawksworth’s trademark. Five-time winner of Best Upscale Restaurant in Vancouver Magazine’s Restaurant Awards, Hawksworth Restaurant is glamorous and elegant, yet relaxed and welcoming with warm and attentive service

“We are pleased to honor the 2018 Star Rating recipients, an exceptional collection of hotels, restaurants and spas that demonstrates a strong culture of service,”

Gerard J

Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide.

“In an online environment of confusion and clutter, Forbes Travel Guide is the most trusted source of information to assist guests in making informed decisions,” Inzerillo said. “These properties, the largest and most global group in the company’s history, achieve an impeccable standard of excellence in hospitality, underscoring our overall mission of positively contributing to the international tourism industry as well as individual hotel experience. We are proud to congratulate everyone associated with the prestigious properties recognized today.”

For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star ratings, please visit www.forbestravelguide.com/about/ratings.

About Forbes Travel Guide:

Forbes Travel Guide is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company created the first Five-Star rating system in the United States. Today, Forbes Travel Guide’s incognito inspectors travel the world, evaluating properties based on up to 900 rigorous, objective standards. The company’s annual Star Ratings, reviews and daily travel stories help discerning travelers select the world’s best luxury experiences. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit www.forbestravelguide.com.