St. Joe Resort Operations, LLC (“St. Joe Hospitality”), a subsidiary of St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”), continues to distinguish itself as a leading hotel company in northwest Florida. The company announced today announced that two of the hotels he manages WaterColor Inn and The Pearl Hotel, have again received a four-star award from Forbes Travel Guide.
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WaterColor Inn overlooks the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. (Photo: Business Wire)
Forbes Travel Guide is considered the gold standard for luxury travel and is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas that is rated using up to 900 objective standards in an independent inspection process.
In addition, both hotels were named the best in the world in the annual US News & World Report ranking. The Pearl Hotel received a Gold Badge – an award reserved for the top 10% of all US hotels. The Pearl Hotel was also included on Travel + Leisure magazine’s T + L 500 list of the world’s best hotels, as mentioned in the March 2021 issue of the magazine. Hotels rated by the publication’s discerning readership are rated based on rooms, facilities, location, service, food and value and are listed alphabetically in the list.
“This continued industry recognition is testament to the tremendous amount of work, dedication and attention to detail that goes behind the scenes. We are proud and grateful for our teams at the WaterColor Inn and the Pearl Hotel who have consistently passed the rigorous benchmarks Have excelled from our industry and create unforgettable guest experiences, “said Andrew Czarnecki, General Manager of St. Joe Hospitality. “We are honored that our hotel portfolio is recognized not only as one of the best in Florida, but also as one of the best in the world.”
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St. Joe Hospitality-managed properties are no stranger to industry differences. The WaterColor Inn has been featured on the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide list every year since 2013, and the Pearl Hotel has maintained its four-star rating since 2015. Additionally, both hotels have retained their AAA Four Diamond ratings since 2007 and 2017, respectively.
The WaterColor Inn is the flagship of the WaterColor community in South Walton. Opened in 2002, the 60-room boutique hotel perfectly embodies the spirit of an intimate beach getaway while offering the functionality required for a family vacation. From the David Rockwell-designed accommodations to the two Adirondack chairs on each private balcony, guests can expect a relaxing, comfortable, and completely golf-inspired stay.
At the Pearl Hotel, the small details are the greatest gesture. Opened in 2013, the 55-room boutique hotel offers sleek, contemporary accommodations and amenities, a restaurant, a rooftop bar, a poolside spa, and a central, walk-through location in the charming Rosemary Beach® * community, each providing the iconic backdrop offers guest experience. The only full-service adults-only hotel in South Walton, the Pearl Hotel provides an idyllic setting for an intimate beach vacation.
About the St. Joe Company
The St. Joe Company, along with its consolidated subsidiaries, is a real estate development, asset management and operating company. The company owns land in northwest Florida and has significant rights to use residential and commercial space in hand or under development. More information about the company can be found on its website at www.joe.com. For more information on the company’s current project pipeline, see www.joe.com/project-updates.
Via St. Joe Hospitality
As the leading hotel management company in northwest Florida, St. Joe Hospitality operates a premier collection of award-winning hotels and restaurants, recreational facilities and unique resort offerings, including a private club for members. The JOE® clubs. For more information on St. Joe Hospitality and a full listing of accommodations and community engagement, please visit stjoehospitality.com.
© The St Joe Company 2021. “St. Joe®”, “JOE®”, the “Taking Flight” Design®, “St. Joe (and Taking Flight Design )®”, “WaterColor Inn®” and “The Clubs by “JOE®” are service marks of the St. Joe Company or its affiliates. The Pearl Hotel is a service mark of The Pearl on 63 Main, Ltd.
* ROSEMARY BEACH is a registered trademark of Rosemary Beach Holdings, LLC.
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