Bellstar awarded management contract for Whistler’s Adara Hotel

adaraBellstar expands resort collection into B.C.’s host Olympic destination

The Owners of Whistler’s Adara Hotel are pleased to announce that they have awarded the hotel management contract to Bellstar Hotels & Resorts. The contemporary, boutique hotel is located in the centre of B.C.’s iconic 4-season mountain resort – Whistler Village. With the addition of The Adara Hotel, Bellstar’s portfolio of boutique and luxury hotels and resorts continues to grow in Western Canada’s key tourism destination s, including the Okanagan Valley, Rocky Mountains and Coastal regions.

“With the Olympics less than 100 days away, British Columbia is poised to be in the international spotlight over the coming months,” said Jon Zwickel, Executive VP of Bellstar. “Adding Adara to our portfolio enables us to promote the hotel to the world before, during and after the celebration.”

“Bellstar is a turn-key solution for hotel owners seeking to add value, strengthen their business and increase incremental profits,” said Zwickel. “The Adara will benefit from our newly adopted mandate to deliver exceptional guest experiences and owner returns.”

“We are thrilled to have Bellstar as managers of our property, says The Adara Hotel Owners’ Committee representative, Dennis Hilton.”Their commitment to placing guests experience first was a key factor in our decision. They have demonstrated expertise in operating small hotels like The Adara and we expect this to be passed on to our guests”.

The Adara Hotel adds a third resort to Bellstar’s growing portfolio of boutique properties in key ski destinations throughout the Province including Pemberton Valley Lodge in Pemberton, BC, and Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa in Kimberley, BC.

The Adara Hotel highlight’s British Columbia’s best contemporary design elements, with a vibrant colour scheme and charismatic décor.  The resort includes 41 fully-outfitted spacious guest rooms in 4 distinctive room configurations, featuring a walk-in rain shower, luxurious beds, floating electric fireplaces and artful design details, all with stunning views of the surrounding Coastal Mountain range. Common amenities include a rooftop outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, inviting fireside lounge, coffee bar and meeting spaces.

Bellstar manages and develops destination resorts and boutique hotels in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains and in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley and Coastal Regions. The boutique hospitality brand combines award-winning service, employment standards and marketing excellence to deliver exceptional resort experiences for guests and owners alike.

For more information on Whistler’s Adara Hotel visit www.adarahotel.com; for Bellstar, visit www.bellstar.ca.