The
Woodlands (Houston), Texas,
January 2012
… Benchmark Hospitality
International, a leading US-based
independent hospitality management company, announces the
addition of Eldorado Hotel
& Spa to its
portfolio of destination properties.
Located in Santa Fe, New
Mexico, one
of the southwest’s most vibrant cities, Eldorado
Hotel & Spa is the perfect embodiment of the destination’s
enchanting
spirit, where Native American, Hispanic and Anglo cultures merge. Alex Cabañas, president business
development
& finance, made the announcement.
"I am thrilled to welcome the
Eldorado Hotel & Spa to Benchmark Hospitality International," said
Mr.
Cabañas. "The team at Eldorado
represents the best Santa Fe has to offer in
hospitality and personalized service, and we are fortunate to welcome
them into
the Benchmark family. This also
represents Benchmark Hospitality's entry into the New Mexico market."
Eldorado Hotel & Spa, a Four
Diamond property situated in Santa Fe’s downtown, is steps away from
a host of local treasures, including the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the renowned Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, and Canyon Road art galleries. The
property features 219 guestrooms and suites, The Old House restaurant
and newly
installed Agave Lounge, as well as advanced meeting and special event
facilities for groups of 10 to 400 guests.
A comprehensive resort experience,
Eldorado features Nidah Spa, which means “your life” in the Apache
language. The Nidah Spa is one of Santa Fe’s most respected centers for enhanced
well-being with a
treatment regimen reflecting the resort’s Southwestern heritage, using
essential and indigenous earth elements and ancient healing techniques. Other resort activities either on property or
that can be arranged nearby include a spectacular roof-top pool and
whirlpool,
complete fitness facilities, horseback riding, skiing, golf, kayaking
& river
rafting, hiking dozens of trails located near the hotel, fly-fishing in
the
Pecos River, and ice-skating at a nearby rink.
The resort provides programming for children of guests,
and takes pride
in the fact that it is pet friendly.
New Mexico’s premier choice for meetings and events, the
Eldorado
Hotel & Spa offers more than 22,000 square feet of conference
space, from
an open-air Pavilion to intimate boardrooms and the elegant Anasazi
Ballroom
with inspiring natural light and a wood-burning kiva fireplace. The
resort’s
unique Destination Management service is available to organize group
tours,
golf outings, fishing trips, and creative teambuilding programming.
The Eldorado Hotel & Spa
features one of Santa
Fe’s most
exceptional wedding and special event venues. The
resort prides itself in meticulous
attention to detail, ensuring every special occasion will be long
cherished. From the 6500 square foot
Pavilion courtyard, to the palatial Presidential Suite with a majestic
penthouse
patio, and the elegant ballroom serving up to 330 guests, the Eldorado
Hotel
& Spa is as its name suggests, Santa Fe’s golden destination for life’s important
occasions.
The Eldorado Hotel & Spa is a
Partner Member of GreenHotels.com. For a
list of the hotel’s green meeting and event practices, visit http://www.eldoradohotel.com/meetings/green-practices.html
About the Eldorado Hotel
& Spa
Eldorado Hotel & Spa is Santa Fe's
premier AAA four-diamond luxury hotel, located next to the historic Santa Fe Plaza. All 219 well-appointed non-smoking guestrooms
and suites
boast 32" flat-screen HD-compatible televisions, terrycloth bathrobes,
a
workstation with task light, high-speed Internet access, an in-room
refrigerator and optional turndown service. Select deluxe rooms, in
addition to
offering more space, feature a wood-burning kiva fireplace and shared
terrace.
The 2,100 square-foot Presidential Suite features a large master suite,
a
living room with a fireplace, dining room and kitchen, as well as a
3,717
square foot outdoor patio offering panoramic views of Santa Fe. For dining, the
Eldorado Hotel & Spa's award-winning, four diamond restaurant, The
Old House,
serves up contemporary global cuisine with a regional flare. The hotel
also
features 22,000 square feet of meeting and function space, including Santa Fe's largest ballroom, a rooftop pool and
whirlpool, and a
business center. The 4,300 square-foot posh Nidah Spa offers seven
treatment
rooms and a bevy of relaxing and rejuvenating treatments using
ingredients
prepared fresh daily and drawing from the natural healing properties of
plants,
legumes and herbs indigenous to New Mexico. The hotel is a member of Preferred Hotels
& Resorts,
the ultimate luxury collection featuring more than 150 exceptional
hotels and
resorts in the most desirable locations around the world. Santa Fe is
known for its superb restaurants, southwestern shops and outstanding
art
galleries, which generate approximately $200 million yearly, making it
the
third largest art seller in North America. For further information,
visit www.eldoradohotel.com or call (800) 955-4455. To become a fan,
check out the Eldorado's Facebook fan page www.Facebook.com/EldoradoHotelandSpa
or Twitter page at www.Twitter.com/EldoradoHotel.
About Benchmark
Hospitality International
Benchmark
Hospitality International is
a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference
centers,
hotels, and Personal
Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM. The independent
company, launched in 1980, is
a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and
resort
destinations. Benchmark's international
headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston.
Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the
International Association of Conference Centers. The company's
eastern regional office is in New Jersey,
western regional office is in Washington,
with international offices in Tokyo, Japan,
and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark's properties and
additional
information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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