For the Cumberland Times-News
LAVALE — The Comfort Inn & Suites hotel on National Highway was recently announced as a recipient of a prestigious 2010 Platinum Hospitality Award from global lodging leader Choice Hotels International, Inc., franchisor of the Comfort brand.
“The Comfort Inn & Suites award-winning hotel represents not only the best of the best, but also the tremendous value that a Choice brand hotel can offer to today’s travelers,” said Steve Joyce, president and chief executive officer of Choice Hotels.
As a top performing property among the company’s more than 4,800 U.S. franchised hotels, the Comfort Inn & Suites hotel in LaVale is among the top three percent of properties within the Comfort brand, and one of only three hotels within the state of Maryland and one out of 40 hotels within the 1,997-strong Comfort brand to receive “Platinum Award” status.
As one of the company’s top franchised hotels operating under the Comfort flag, the hotel has demonstrated an exceptional focus on guest satisfaction and dedication to providing superior service. Additional award criteria are evaluated by Choice Hotels through its official annual property ranking report.
