HOUSTON (February 24, 2009) – Hotel ZaZa Dallas and Houston have joined the Preferred Hotels® & Resorts membership, the ultimate luxury collection featuring more than 200 of the world’s most desirable destinations. The brand conveys the highest standards of hospitality and service as it celebrates the individuality of its members.
 
Hailed as one of Fortune Magazine’s “best new business hotels,” Hotel ZaZa Houston has offered guests and locals alike an unparalleled experience since its January 2007 debut.  Luxurious accommodations – over 315 rooms and suites, including the incomparable Magnificent Seven Suites – alongside an eclectic dining experience at Monarch, a full-service day spa, over 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and an outdoor Urban Oasis complete with lush poolside furnishings make this Museum District property unlike any other.
 
Opened in December 2002, Hotel ZaZa Dallas overlooks McKinney Avenue in Uptown, just blocks from downtown Dallas. The hotel features 153 spacious guest rooms including 17 themed Concept Suites and the Magnificent Seven Suites, seven palatial suites offering the best of the best. The 4,000 sq-ft ZaSpa and fitness center provide a diverse selection of treatments and state-of-the-art exercise facilities. The Dallas property also features a refreshing Urban Oasis and swimming pool, along with an intimate, American-fusion restaurant and lounge at Dragonfly.

 
All Preferred Hotels & Resorts embrace the brand’s award-winning Standards of Excellence™, an extensive quality assurance program that has been honored with the “Best Practices Champion Award” by Cornell University.  For more than 40 years, the brand’s legendary commitment to quality has ensured an unparalleled guest experience, from the very best amenities to superb service.
 
Additionally, all Preferred Hotels & Resorts guests are eligible to enroll in the I Prefer™ Guest Benefit Program, with benefits including early check-in/late check-out, space-available upgrades, and local hotel benefits from complimentary airport transportation to “two-for-one” spa treatments.  For reservations and a complete description of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts collection, visit www.preferredhotels.com, or www.preferredhotelgroup.com. 

About Hotel ZaZa
Hotel ZaZa’s soul lies in a rich combination of sensual design, an impeccable attention to detail and a “can-do” staff whose mission is to exceed every expectation. Hotel ZaZa is designed to deliver both style and substance for hard-working, fun-loving souls.  Each hotel offers unique accommodations, one-of-a-kind themed suites and world-class dining. Hotel ZaZa provides travelers with a welcoming environment that embraces its signature elements of luxury, comfort, style and fun.  It is uniquely different and anything but ordinary.  Hotel ZaZa Dallas features a casual yet seductive Mediterranean elegance, and is conveniently located in the chic Uptown neighborhood. The hotel provides 4,500 square feet of meeting space, 153 rooms, 17 concept suites, The Magnificent Seven Suites, award-winning Dragonfly restaurant and the über-Zen ZaSpa. Dallas’ Hotel ZaZa is a feast for the senses, exhibiting a style and substance rarely found in today’s hotels.  The hotel is located at 2332 Leonard Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201 and reservations can be made by calling 214-468-8399 or by visiting www.hotelzaza.com/dallas.  Hotel ZaZa Houston debuted in June 2007 and is located in the heart of the city’s buzzing Museum District.  Extravagant and lush while still quietly intimate, the Houston property boasts 17,000 square feet of meeting space, the casual-cool Monarch restaurant, restorative ZaSpa, over 300 rooms including ZaZa Petites, Pool Bungalows, Pool Villas, Concept Suites and The Magnificent Seven Suites.  The hotel is located at 5701 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005 and reservations can be made by calling 713-526-1991 or visiting www.hotelzaza.com/houston.  Hotel ZaZa was created by Charles S. Givens and Jeff Records and is owned by Givens-Records Developments. Operations management and marketing are provided by Z Resorts, LLC, led by Z Resorts president Benji Homsey.
 
 

About Preferred Hotel Group™
Celebrating 40 years of excellence, Preferred Hotel Group is proud to be a global leader in the hospitality industry, delivering high-performance sales, marketing and technology solutions to more than 700 independent hotels and resorts in over 75 countries. Its family of brands represents a collection of the finest hotels in the world and include: Preferred Hotels® & Resorts (www.preferredhotels.com), Preferred Boutique™ (www.preferredboutique.com), Summit Hotels & Resorts™ (www.summithotels.com), Sterling Hotels™ (www.sterlinghotels.com) and Historic Hotels of America® (www.historichotels.org). For more information please visit www.preferredhotelgroup.com.

In Fall 2007, the company entered the luxury real estate market with the launch of Preferred Residences™ – a membership and exchange program for luxury shared ownership resorts that provide an exceptional level of service and amenities. Properties are held to exacting standards derived from the same Preferred Global Standards of Excellence™ on which the company has built its 40-year heritage in the hospitality industry.  For more information please visit www.preferredresidences.com.

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