The Wort Hotel

Jackson, WY - AAA announced this week The Wort Hotel has been included in the Top 10 List for Historic Hotels throughout the US. The Top 10 designation is determined by AAA inspectors throughout the country who conduct over 31,000 inspections annually. There are over 1300 properties nationwide classified as historic by AAA.

General Manager, Jim Waldrop stated, "We are honored and humbled to receive such a prestigious award from this most discerning group; our staff and our ownership are to be commended for their commitment to the guest experience and the legacy of the hotel".

Other notable inclusions are The Brown Palace in Denver, CO, The Hermitage in Nashville, TN and The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, MI. Hotel owner Bill Baxter added, "To be included with such iconic historic hotels throughout the country is a great honor, we have worked hard and long for this level of achievement, we are very proud."

The Wort Hotel received the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award in November 2008 and takes great pride in its commitment to the guest experience, historic preservation and the community.

Jun. 26, 2009--ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Wort Hotel in Jackson, Wyo., which is owned by Knoxville businessman Bill Baxter and his family, has been named by U.S. auto club AAA as one the 10 most historic hotels in the country.

The Baxters, who own and operate Knoxville-based Holston Gases, acquired The Wort in 2004. The landmark hotel officially opened in 1941, with original construction costs estimated at $90,000. The famous Silver Dollar Bar was added to the hotel in 1950.

Other hotels named to AAA's Top 10 list are the Boston Omni Parker House Hotel; Brown Palace Hotel and Spa in Denver; Casa Marina Resort of the Waldorf Astoria Collection in Key West, Fla.; Marriott's Dearborn Inn in Dearborn, Mich.; the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, Mich.; The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville; The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley, Pa.; Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco; and the West Baden Springs Hotel in West Baden Springs, Ind.

The Baxters recently completed a full restoration and remodeling of the hotel's 59 rooms and five suites, upper and lower lobbies, meeting rooms, fitness facility, the restaurant and the Silver Dollar Bar.

AAA awarded The Wort its coveted four diamond rating in November and Expedia last year named The Wort one of its Top 10 Hotels in America based on travelers' surveys.

"We are honored and humbled to receive such a prestigious award from this most discerning group. Our staff and entire team at The Wort are to be commended for their commitment to the guest experience and the legacy of the hotel," Baxter said. "To be included with such iconic historic hotels throughout the country is a great honor. We have worked long and hard for this level of achievement, and we are very proud."

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Wort Hotel

CONTACT: Jim Waldrop
TEL: 307-732-3920
E-MAIL: jwaldrop@worthotel.com
WEB: www.worthotel.com


JACKSON, Wyoming--Expedia recently announced its Insider Select list recognizing the Top 1% of the worlds premiere hotels. The Wort Hotel ranked 30th worldwide and 14th in the United States on this exclusive list.

The award criteria relies heavily on the opinions of travelers relative to consistent delivery of distinguished service, overall experience, and excellent value.

See http://press.expediainc.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=216 for details, including links to the full list of winners.

Wort General Manager Jim Waldrop adds We are so proud to received this distinguished award based on in large part on consumer review, our staff works hard each day to ensure a remarkable guest experience, this award is for them.

The historic Wort Hotel is a Jackson Hole landmark combining the charm of an authentic Western inn with the luxury and services of a grand hotel. The Wort tradition includes the famous Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, a noted gathering spot for locals and visitors since the early days. The Wort takes great pride in its commitment to the guest experience, historic preservation and the local community.

For more information about the Wort Hotel, contact Jim Waldop at 307-732-3920 or visit the website at www.worthotel.com .


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