Best Western Zion Park Inn Recognized as a Best Western Design Champion at Hotel Chain's Convention

SAN DIEGO - Nov. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- The BEST WESTERN ZION PARK INN in Springdale, UT received the Best Western Champion Design Award at Best Western International’s Convention held recently in San Antonio, Texas.  The award was presented in front of more than 2,000 industry peers.

The select honor is bestowed upon a member property whose design and aesthetic is deemed most impressive by an independent panel of judges, comprised of professional members of the American Society of Interior Designers and the American Institute of Architects.

The BEST WESTERN ZION PARK INN was one of only 12 hotels out of more than 2,400 properties in the U.S. and Canada to receive this designation.

“The Best Western Champion Awards recognize those Best Western hotels that truly demonstrate the highest levels of service, design and commitment to our loyalty program,” said Julie Montmaneix, Chairman of Best Western International’s Board of Directors. “The BEST WESTERN ZION PARK INN’s design is one of the most outstanding among Best Western’s North American properties.”

Located at 1215 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, UT 84767 the BEST WESTERN ZION PARK INN features 120 rooms and a heated swimming pool with ADA compliant pool lift, open seasonally from April through October, and a hot tub open year round. Featured on the property is the Switchback Steak and Fish House restaurant for dinner, a gift shop and a liquor store. The fantastic Canyon Breakfast Buffet served mid-March to late November at the Switchback Restaurant is included with a stay at the hotel. Jack’s Sports Grill offers casual dining for lunch and supper, as well as cooked to order breakfast from December to mid-March. Best Western Zion Park Inn offers a great outdoor area for exploring and equipment for guests to check out and use during their stay. There is a volleyball court, horseshoes, putting green, basketball and Frisbee, hiking sticks may be borrowed. There is a 24 hour front desk with baggage hold and safety deposit boxes available. There are four ice machines conveniently located throughout the hotel, and ADA accessible rooms as well as services for hearing impaired guests. Hotel parking is included and with a Zion Canyon shuttle stop available seasonally, the park entrance is only minutes away. All rooms are non-smoking, have a 37' flat screen TV with satellite, WIFI, desk and activity table, local and (800) calls are included and cribs are available for use.

For reservations, call the hotel directly at 1.800.934.7275 or 1.435.772.3200 or call Best Western’s 24-hour, toll-free number at 1-800-WESTERN. Reservations are also available through the hotel chain’s website at bestwestern.com.

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