Thanks to the Internet, Every Guest is a Travel Critic

New York, NY (PRWEB) June 23, 2007 -- How does a charming 48-room hotel such as the Casablanca off Times Square get recognized as the top hotel in New York City? With a few clicks on the keyboard and a stroke of the mouse, that's how. In today's Internet-based world, real travelers -- not just professional travel editors -- get to speak their mind on what truly makes a superior travel experience.

As of June 21, real, everyday travelers -- not travel trade professionals -- have voted Casablanca Hotel with its Moroccan motif "#1 in New York" on TripAdvisor.com and "#1 in Times Square" on Citysearch.com.

Currently all 4 HKHotels, rank in the top 7 NYC hotels on TripAdvisor.com and in the top Five Boutique Hotels in New York for "Best of CitySearch" on Citysearch.com. These properties include the Library (BOC Winner Best Hotel Staff 2007), The Hotel Giraffe (BOC Best Boutique Hotel 2007) and the Hotel Elysee (BOC Best Romantic Hotel 2006 and 2003).

So just how does a small collection of boutique hotels by an independent owner comprise four of the five top spots on Citysearch's "Best Boutique Hotels in New York City" beating out all of the better-known brands?

According to Adele Gutman, VP Sales & Marketing of HKHotels, the importance of each guest is woven daily into staff training along with a philosophical commitment to give guests enough of a "wow" factor that they are inspired to take the time to go online to sites like Citysearch and Tripadvisor.com.

And in today's world where MySpace and blogs are hotter than ever, it seems like the consumer now has the power in their hands to impact the reputation -- and sales -- of hotels and other travel services.

How Hkhotels ranks on Citysearch.com:

BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2007

Hotel Giraffe (Audience Winner -- voted by consumers who wrote in)

#2. Hotel Elysee

#4. Library Hotel

#5. Casablanca Hotel

BEST TIMES SQUARE HOTEL 2007

Casablanca Hotel (Audience Favorite)

BEST HOTEL STAFF 2007

Library Hotel "Editorial Favorite"

#5. Casablanca Hotel

#8. Hotel Giraffe

BEST BUSINESS HOTEL 2007

#3. Hotel Giraffe (ranking after the two Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the first and second spots)

#9. Hotel Elysee

#10. Casablanca Hotel

BEST FAMILY FRIEND HOTEL 2007

#3. Casablanca Hotel (once again ranking third after the two Ritz Carlton Hotels)

#6. Hotel Giraffe

BEST LUXURY HOTEL 2007

#3. Library Hotel (once again behind the two Ritz Carlton Hotels)

#8. Casablanca Hotel

These are pretty impressive rankings considering the other hotels on the list (Mandarin Oriental, New York Palace, and Waldorf=Astoria)

BEST ROMANTIC HOTEL 2007

#4. Hotel Elysee (Editorial Winner 2003 and 2006)

#7. Library Hotel

#9. Hotel Giraffe

BEST TOURIST HOTEL 2007

#5. Library Hotel

#8. Casablanca Hotel

BEST WEEKEND GETAWAY HOTEL 2007

#4. Hotel Giraffe

#7. Hotel Casablanca

#8. Hotel Elysee

What sets HKHotels apart --

HKHotels does the basics well. It offers properties in prime locations and features excellent value for the dollar including complimentary breakfast, complimentary wine and cheese in the evening, no-charge high-speed Internet and WiFi access, complimentary bottled water and complimentary heath club privileges.

According to Adele Gutman, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for HKHotels, "Our philosophy is that we treat guests as if they were the travel editor of the most influential publication in the world because in a way, they are. We strive to create winning little moments with each guest. These key touchpoints are what make guests feel welcome and cared for throughout their stay."

HKHotels:

The innovative and much acclaimed HKHotels collection includes the glamorous Hotel Giraffe on 26th and Park Avenue South; the book-lovers paradise, the Library Hotel on 41st and Madison Avenue; the country French Style Hotel Elysee on East 54th and Madison Avenue; and the Moroccan motif Casablanca Hotel on 43rd just off Broadway. Currently, designs for new HKHotels are in the works in other key locations in the US, Canada and Europe.

For more information on Henry Kallan or any HKHotel please contact Adele Gutman at 212-201-1153 or visit http://www.hkhotels.com

Contact:

Adele Gutman

VP Sales & Marketing

HKHotels

(917) 664-3182

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Home Site Map Advertise For Sale Subscribe to our Monthly Email Newsletter	Welcome to Exotic Island Hotel Thanks to the Internet, Every Guest is a Travel Critic New York, NY (PRWEB) June 23, 2007 -- How does a charming 48-room hotel such as the Casablanca off Times Square get recognized as the top hotel in New York City? With a few clicks on the keyboard and a stroke of the mouse, that's how. In today's Internet-based world, real travelers -- not just professional travel editors -- get to speak their mind on what truly makes a superior travel experience. As of June 21, real, everyday travelers -- not travel trade professionals -- have voted Casablanca Hotel with its Moroccan motif "#1 in New York" on TripAdvisor.com and "#1 in Times Square" on Citysearch.com. Currently all 4 HKHotels, rank in the top 7 NYC hotels on TripAdvisor.com and in the top Five Boutique Hotels in New York for "Best of CitySearch" on Citysearch.com. These properties include the Library (BOC Winner Best Hotel Staff 2007), The Hotel Giraffe (BOC Best Boutique Hotel 2007) and the Hotel Elysee (BOC Best Romantic Hotel 2006 and 2003). So just how does a small collection of boutique hotels by an independent owner comprise four of the five top spots on Citysearch's "Best Boutique Hotels in New York City" beating out all of the better-known brands? According to Adele Gutman, VP Sales & Marketing of HKHotels, the importance of each guest is woven daily into staff training along with a philosophical commitment to give guests enough of a "wow" factor that they are inspired to take the time to go online to sites like Citysearch and Tripadvisor.com. And in today's world where MySpace and blogs are hotter than ever, it seems like the consumer now has the power in their hands to impact the reputation -- and sales -- of hotels and other travel services. How Hkhotels ranks on Citysearch.com: BEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2007 Hotel Giraffe (Audience Winner -- voted by consumers who wrote in) #2. Hotel Elysee #4. Library Hotel #5. Casablanca Hotel BEST TIMES SQUARE HOTEL 2007 Casablanca Hotel (Audience Favorite) BEST HOTEL STAFF 2007 Library Hotel "Editorial Favorite" #5. Casablanca Hotel #8. Hotel Giraffe BEST BUSINESS HOTEL 2007 #3. Hotel Giraffe (ranking after the two Ritz-Carlton Hotels in the first and second spots) #9. Hotel Elysee #10. Casablanca Hotel BEST FAMILY FRIEND HOTEL 2007 #3. Casablanca Hotel (once again ranking third after the two Ritz Carlton Hotels) #6. Hotel Giraffe BEST LUXURY HOTEL 2007 #3. Library Hotel (once again behind the two Ritz Carlton Hotels) #8. Casablanca Hotel These are pretty impressive rankings considering the other hotels on the list (Mandarin Oriental, New York Palace, and Waldorf=Astoria) BEST ROMANTIC HOTEL 2007 #4. Hotel Elysee (Editorial Winner 2003 and 2006) #7. Library Hotel #9. Hotel Giraffe BEST TOURIST HOTEL 2007 #5. Library Hotel #8. Casablanca Hotel BEST WEEKEND GETAWAY HOTEL 2007 #4. Hotel Giraffe #7. Hotel Casablanca #8. Hotel Elysee What sets HKHotels apart -- HKHotels does the basics well. It offers properties in prime locations and features excellent value for the dollar including complimentary breakfast, complimentary wine and cheese in the evening, no-charge high-speed Internet and WiFi access, complimentary bottled water and complimentary heath club privileges. According to Adele Gutman, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for HKHotels, "Our philosophy is that we treat guests as if they were the travel editor of the most influential publication in the world because in a way, they are. We strive to create winning little moments with each guest. These key touchpoints are what make guests feel welcome and cared for throughout their stay." HKHotels: The innovative and much acclaimed HKHotels collection includes the glamorous Hotel Giraffe on 26th and Park Avenue South; the book-lovers paradise, the Library Hotel on 41st and Madison Avenue; the country French Style Hotel Elysee on East 54th and Madison Avenue; and the Moroccan motif Casablanca Hotel on 43rd just off Broadway. Currently, designs for new HKHotels are in the works in other key locations in the US, Canada and Europe. For more information on Henry Kallan or any HKHotel please contact Adele Gutman at 212-201-1153 or visit http://www.hkhotels.com Contact: Adele Gutman VP Sales & Marketing HKHotels (917) 664-3182 ### This press release has been reprinted from PRWEB per the terms and conditions of the copyright notice. 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