Hotel Bellwether, a European-style waterfront hotel located on Bellingham Bay, has been announced Best Luxury Hotel in KING5’s 2010 Best of Northwest Escapes. The Best of Northwest Escapes contest features more than 1,000 nominees for the top destinations in the northwest. Winners are selected by popular vote through the online contest. The Hotel Bellwether took the title for Best Luxury Hotel, beating 11 nominees in the category.
To observe its victory, the hotel will feature the Soiree on the Bay overnight package and a Gold Medal Martini at the Harborside Bistro:
• Soiree on the Bay includes one night accommodations in a guestroom overlooking Bellingham Bay or the Bellwether on the Bay Plaza, bottle of Charmeroy Brut and two house-made cupcakes.
• The Harborside Bistro will serve up a Gold Medal Martini, made with Absolut Vodka, Grand Marnier and Goldschläger for $6.50.
“The Hotel Bellwether team is honored to be the recipient of this prestigious award,” said Michael Herzog, owner and managing director. “This recognition is of the utmost importance to us because it reflects the opinions of those who we value most, our guests.”
The Soiree on the Bay package will be available from May 1 through June 30, 2010. Rates start at $212 per night. For more information or to book the package visit hotelbellwether.com or call 877.411.1200.
The Best of Northwest Escapes is hosted by Seattle’s local NBC affiliate, KING5. Voting took place online between March 15 – April 11, 2010 and winners were announced on Monday, April 26, 2010. The contest acts as an interactive city guide that profiles local businesses, inviting consumers to vote for and recommended their favorites.
About Hotel Bellwether
Hotel Bellwether is a waterfront retreat located in Bellingham, Washington. Wrapped around the scenic Bellingham Bay, the hotel offers luxurious accommodations with panoramic views of the Cascade mountain range and Mount Baker to the east and the spectacular San Juan Islands to the west, providing a European-style getaway in a quintessential Pacific Northwest location. Each of Hotel Bellwether’s 65 spacious guestrooms feature fireplaces, imported Italian furniture, marble and granite countertops, down pillows and comforters, a spacious jetted bathtub, plush cotton bathrobes and other luxurious comforts. Hotel Bellwether is located at One Bellwether Way in Bellingham, Washington, just 90 minutes from both Seattle and Vancouver, BC. The hotel is also accessible by boat and float plane. For more information visit hotelbellwether.com or call 877.411.1200.
