The Pillars Hotel in Fort Lauderdale Wins Conde Nast Readers Choice 2011 Award

    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, November 02, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- We are pleased to announce that the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have voted The Pillars Hotel as one of the best small hotels in the USA for 2011. "This is quite an achievement for our dedicated and professional staff," says Michael Landry, owner of The Pillars Hotel. "Being picked as the number 14 small hotel in the United States by the discerning Conde Nast readers is a reinforcing indication that investment in quality people at every end of the business provides great returns.

"With only 18 rooms, suites and a villa, we can offer a very intimate service," says Pillars Manager Caroline Bonnell. "We have a relatively large repeat guest business. Our team of hoteliers get to know guest preferences and personalities. This allows us to make people feel comfortable and at home. Our staff is well trained to help in almost any situation. We are proud that no one stands on ceremony. Everyone chips in to make things work. All the way down the line there is a remarkable focus on attention to detail. It is all about our people."

The outstanding waterside location on the Intracoastal Waterway, with the Atlantic Beach only steps away, is another significant reason for guest satisfaction. "Guests can relax or dine on the dock and watch small boats to mega yachts cruise by or take in the view of the grand homes and canals across the waterway," says Landry. As well they can jump on to the Water Taxi right from our own dock."

Landry also attributes The Pillars Readers Choice Award to the addition of Chef Youssef Hammi. "Since joining The Pillars in early 2010 Hammi has completely revamped our dining experience and he is fast becoming one of the most popular chefs in the Fort Lauderdale area," says Landry. "The idea of only allowing guests of the hotel and members of the hotel's "by invitation only" dining has worked very well," says Landry. "This exclusivity keeps the dining venue intimate allowing the Chef and his staff to focus on quality."

The Pillars Hotel is also ranked as number 1 among all 4 and 5 star rated Fort Lauderdale hotels in TripAdvisor.

The Pillars Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) and a Conde Nast Johansen selected hotel. The property is an elegant and sophisticated 18 room and suites hotel ideally located right on the Intracoastal Waterway only a few short steps from the Atlantic beach. The Pillars offers its guests an outstanding dining experience and an exceptional level of personal service and upscale amenities.

Website: http://pillarshotel.com

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