Conde Nast Johansens Designates Portland Harbor Hotel as a Recommended Hotel for the Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific for 2006

Condé Nast Johansens recently announced that Portland Harbor Hotel is recommended for inclusion. Only four Maine Hotel properties are included: Portland Harbor Hotel, Balance Rock Inn, The Lodge at Moosehead Lake, and The White Barn Inn.

PORTLAND, Maine (PRWEB) April 3, 2006 -- Condé Nast Johansens, the internationally acclaimed publisher of hotel guides, recently announced that Portland Harbor Hotel is recommended for inclusion in the 2006 Guide to Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts & Spas, for the Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific. The recommendation is based on Condé Nast Johansens 2005 hotel inspections of Portland Harbor Hotel.

Condé Nast Johansens provides the most comprehensive illustrated reference to annually inspected, independently owned hotels throughout Great Britain, Europe and The Americas. Condé Nast Johansens publications are long-standing, trusted guides for discerning travelers who seek quality service and facilities. It makes hotel recommendations based on their excellence of service and cuisine, as well as their unique style, diverse or exceptional location. Each recommended hotel must pass a rigorous inspection annually to be included in the Guide.

Portland Harbor Hotel’s General Manager Gerard Kiladjian said, "We are extremely happy to be ranked among the finest independent hotels in the world. We work very hard to maintain our reputation for quality service and amenities. Having Condé Nast Johansens’ recommend the Hotel for this prestigious honor is proof to everyone on the staff that hard work pays off."

Only four Maine Hotel properties are included in the 2006 Guide to Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts & Spas, for the Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific. In addition to Portland Harbor Hotel, these properties include: Balance Rock Inn, The Lodge at Moosehead Lake, and The White Barn Inn.

Consumers can purchase Condé Nast Johansens Guides at area bookstores, by calling Condé Nast Johansens, or via the Internet at www.johansens.com.

About Portland Harbor Hotel and Eve’s at the Garden

Located at 468 Fore St. in the heart of Portland, Maine's Old Port, the Portland Harbor Hotel’s old world charm, distinctive design, and top-notch service has earned the American Automobile Association’s (AAA) distinction as a four-diamond hotel, the only hotel to receive this honor in Portland. The Hotel’s deluxe guest rooms and suites offer views of the Portland cityscape, Casco Bay or the Hotel Terrace. On-site services and amenities include a state-of-the-art conference room, wireless high speed Internet access throughout the Hotel, valet parking, certified concierge services, 24 hour room service, nightly turndown service, meeting and banquet facilities, and a fitness center. The Portland Harbor Hotel is home to the 4 ½ star Eve’s restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily in the dining room overlooking the Terrace. (www.portlandharborhotel.com)

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