Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Named Five-Star Hotel By Forbes Travel Guide in Its Official 2018 Star Rating Announcement

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Earns Prestigious Award in its first year;
All Ratings Showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.com

ATLANTA — (February 20, 2018) — Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its annual Star Rating list, naming Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown as a new Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel. Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown will be showcased with all of the Star Rating recipients on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

Opened in September 2016, the hotel features 189 guest rooms including 28 suites; 7,000 square feet of event space; CUT, the first New York restaurant by celebrity restauranteur Wolfgang Puck; and The Spa including seven treatment rooms, an outdoor terrace, 24 hour fitness center and a 75-foot (23 meter) indoor lap pool. 

Ideal for both business and leisure guests, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is perfectly situated close to various neighborhoods, activities and attractions including One World Observatory, the Oculus, Westfield World Trade Center, Brookfield Place, the Brooklyn Bridge, Tribeca, the Seaport District, Wall Street, Financial District, Battery Park, The Whitney Museum of American Art and the Meatpacking District.

“We are humbled and honored to be included in such a prestigious list of world-class hotels, restaurants and spa's globally. This rating is such a testament to the culture and service excellence at Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. Each and every one of our employees goes above and beyond to create memorable moments for our guests that they will remember for a lifetime. Now that service culture and passion for excellence has been recognized by the most respected rating system in the industry and we couldn't be prouder,” says Peter Humig, General Manager.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is the latest addition to the luxury travel ratings that have been the gold standard in the hospitality industry since 1958. 

“We are pleased to honor the 2018 Star Rating recipients, an exceptional collection of hotels, restaurants and spas that demonstrates a strong culture of service,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide.

“In an online environment of confusion and clutter, Forbes Travel Guide is the most trusted source of information to assist guests in making informed decisions,” Inzerillo said. “These properties, the largest and most global group in the company's history, achieve an impeccable standard of excellence in hospitality, underscoring our overall mission of positively contributing to the international tourism industry as well as individual hotel experience. We are proud to congratulate everyone associated with the prestigious properties recognized today.”

For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star ratings, click here.

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About Forbes Travel Guide:

Forbes Travel Guide is the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Started as Mobil Travel Guide in 1958, the company created the first Five-Star rating system in the United States. Today, Forbes Travel Guide's incognito inspectors travel the world, evaluating properties based on up to 900 rigorous, objective standards. The company's annual Star Ratings, reviews and daily travel stories help discerning travelers select the world's best luxury experiences. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit www.forbestravelguide.com.

About Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown:

As the world's leading operator of luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts currently manages 109 properties in 46 countries. Open since September 19, 2016, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travelers, and the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world. Recent awards and honors include 2017 AAA Five Diamond Rated and 2017 Winner of “Best Virtuoso Newcomer” in Virtuoso's Best of the Best Awards. For more information on Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, visit press.fourseasons.com/newyorkdowntown or check us out on https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsHotelNewYorkDowntown

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts:

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating 109 hotels, resorts and residences in major city centres and resort destinations in 46 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.

Media Contact:

Kristi Blake

Director of Public Relations & Communications

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

Kristi.blake@fourseasons.com