FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Melissa Crane Director of Sales and Marketing The Franklin Hotel 919.442.4091, 919.672.0292 mcrane@franklinhotelnc.com
THE FRANKLIN HOTEL SELECTED BY CONDÉ NAST JOHANSENS AS RECOMMENDED PROPERTY IN LUXURY HOTEL GUIDE CHAPEL HILL, NC. (June 17, 2008) – The Franklin Hotel is proud to announce the endorsement as a “Recommended Property 2008, 2009” by Condé Nast Johansens, the London-based international luxury hotel guide publisher. The Franklin, Chapel Hill’s only luxury boutique hotel on Franklin Street in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, is one of only 1400 recommended properties worldwide to be featured in Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas Luxury Travel Guide and website johansens.com. The Condé Nast Johansens Guides are published for discerning travelers who seek top-quality facilities and services. They are the most comprehensive illustrated reference guides to independently owned hotels, inns, resorts, spas and conference facilities throughout the Americas, Caribbean, Pacific, Great Britain and Europe, and the only guide books to carry the prestigious and widelyrecognized Condé Nast seal of approval. Recommendations are selected for their individual charm, character and superior service, and only properties that meet the exacting requirements are included in the Guide. Condé Nast Johansens inspects each recommendation annually to ensure that it maintains high standards, and awards each included property the “Condé Nast Johansens Mark of Excellence” plaque as a sign of approval. The plaque is a guarantee of exceptional accommodations and serves as a valued endorsement for more than 13 million of the world’s most discerning travelers. The Franklin Hotel, located at 311 West Franklin Street, opened in December 2006. The upscale hotel features 67 elegantly appointed guestrooms including seven penthouse suites, and spacious, private patio balconies with exquisite views. Roberts At The Franklin Lobby Bar and Patio, offers a sumptuous bistro menu, cocktails, and extensive wine/beer list, with live music on Thursdays through Sundays. Windows Restaurant serves breakfast daily. Other amenities include fitness center, business center, in-room spa services, complimentary wireless internet, LCD HD TV, iPod connections, complimentary guest and visitor parking, and much more.
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