In Fall 2003 the Board of Directors of The Leading Hotels of the World recognized Lajitas, The Ultimate Hideout as a Leading Small Hotel of the World making it one of only three hotels in Texas with this distinction; one of 54 in the United States; and one of only 400 worldwide.

According to The Leading Hotels of the World profile, �Requirements for becoming a member�stipulate that a hotel must meet exacting standards of excellence in all areas affecting guest comfort, convenience, and well being.� The Ultimate Hideout was evaluated on over 5,000 criteria and received an outstanding rating for inclusion into the organization.

�Not only are we a very young property to be accepted into this prestigious organization, we are the only resort in Texas to be conferred this distinction,� noted President and Managing Director of Lajitas, The Ultimate Hideout.

As a Leading Small Hotel of the World, Lajitas is recognized as a hotel with fewer than 100 rooms offering exceptional service and accommodations. According the organization, ��for 75 years, the Leading Hotels of the World have epitomized excellence in luxury hospitality.�

A member of the luxury alliance, Leading Hotels of the World is affiliated with Relais et Chateux Hotels, Crystal Cruise Lines, Silversea Cruise Line, Orient-Express, and Abercrombie and Kent Luxury Adventure Travel.

Catering to the elite traveler, Lajitas, The Ultimate Hideout, is a luxury development offering a boutique resort of 92 luxury accommodations, homesites, private members� golf club, three restaurants, spa, equestrian center, hunt club and more.

For information on The Ultimate Hideout�s recognition as a Leading Small Hotel of the World, please contact Anne Bingham at 432.424.5171, or for reservations, please call 877.525-4827.

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