TOFINO, British Columbia,
Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wickaninnish Inn was
named a Best Hotel, Canada by
U.S. News & World Report, in the magazine's annual "Best
Hotels" rankings, which were announced today. "The Wick" also
earned a Gold badge, a distinction awarded to the top 10 percent of
the hotels ranked in each region. A total of 218 luxury hotels in
Canada, 1,713 in the U.S., 339 in
Mexico and 288 in the Caribbean are featured in the 2015
rankings.
The Wickaninnish Inn is situated on Chesterman Beach in
Tofino, an iconic surfing
community on the remote west coast of Vancouver Island. With
surrounding views of the Pacific Ocean, and a temperate rainforest
as a backdrop, it is a popular year-round destination. The area's
wild beaches, great restaurants, bear watching, passing whales, and
numerous hiking trails within Pacific Rim
National Park draw outdoor enthusiasts, culinary travelers,
families, spa lovers, eloping couples, and honeymooners.
The "Wick" is also the place where the concept of winter storm
watching originated. Here, in the winter months, guests can
experience the natural drama of 25-foot waves crashing against the
shore onto Chesterman Beach. Diners have a window seat
overlooking the scene from their table at The Pointe Restaurant,
with its 240-degree views, while enjoying fresh, innovative
regional cuisine prepared by the talented culinary team, headed by
Executive Chef Warren Barr. The
Wick's Ancient Cedars Spa provides a well-deserved retreat into
relaxation after an exciting day in the elements.
"We are thrilled to have been selected as a "Best Hotel" and
even more delighted to receive a Gold badge by U.S. News &
World Report," said Charles
McDiarmid, Managing Director. "We always strive to provide
our guests with warm, courteous and anticipatory service to ensure
the very best possible experience during their visit to our Inn and
our destination, and this recognition is indeed an honor."
About the Wickaninnish Inn
Perched on the
rugged west coast of Vancouver Island near Tofino, the Wickaninnish Inn is a year-round
destination exemplifying "rustic elegance on nature's
edge." A member of Relais & Chateaux since 1997, the Inn is
owned and managed by Tofino's
McDiarmid family and is exclusively located on beautiful Chesterman
Beach. For reservations or information, visit
www.wickinn.com or call 800-333-4604.
About the U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels
Rankings
The Best Hotels methodology combines a
hotel's industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel
class rankings. U.S. News scored luxury hotels, identifying
the top 10 percent in the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with Gold badges and the top 30
percent within specific markets with Silver badges. The
rankings feature 2,558 hotels across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. For the complete list of
winners, visit http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels or
join the conversation on Twitter using the #BestHotels15
hashtag.
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