The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge Celebrates Its 10-Year Anniversary

June 23, 2011 - PRLog -- The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, a Luxury Collection Hotel, celebrates its 10-year anniversary with special overnight packages and flavorful offerings. In honor of its anniversary, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge features a Thank You Carolina package for neighboring residents in North and South Carolina, as well as a Celebrations package for all to enjoy. The hotel’s official 10-year anniversary is September 5, 2011.

“Since our grand opening in 2001, our staff has remained dedicated to providing exceptional service and creating memorable experiences for our guests, said Adriaan Radder, General Manager, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. “We appreciate our guests’ support over the years, and we wanted to offer a special package to share this celebration with them.”

The Thank You Carolina package offers a “Thank You” rate from $159 plus tax, which includes one night in an elegant guest room and a $50 hotel credit. The credit can be used for the Spa & Salon, golf or Gallery Restaurant. This package is available for Friday and Saturday stays from July 1 through September 4, 2011. Guests must present a valid North/South Carolina ID upon check-in. Reserve online at http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/search/pre_decider_a... or call 888.627.8048.

The Celebrations package includes one night in an elegant guest room, upgrade to the next available room category (subject to availability), dinner in Gallery Restaurant (up to $55 per person maximum included) and a 4pm late check-out. This package starts at $279 plus tax for double occupancy and is available Thursday through Sunday. For reservations, visit www.theballantynehotel.com or call 888.627.8048.

All packages include complimentary valet parking, as well as complimentary access to the fitness facility, tennis courts and indoor and outdoor pools.

The Ballantyne’s culinary team will treat taste buds to a four-course menu that pays tribute to house specialties. The indigenous menu is available at Gallery Restaurant from August through September. Gallery Bar will also feature a specialty commemorative cocktail, which is priced accordingly at $10.

About The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge
The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, part of Starwood’s The Luxury Collection, is a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond award-wining hotel located in Charlotte, NC. Featuring 214 elegant guest rooms, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge also offers a four-bedroom Cottage and a Lodge group retreat with 36 spacious guest rooms. Guests can enjoy meeting and event facilities, spa, fitness, indoor and outdoor pools, golf, Dana Rader Golf School, tennis and dining at Gallery Restaurant. For the past two years, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge has received the Tiffany Trophy, an annual award presented by The Luxury Collection to the hotel or resort with the highest overall guest satisfaction score in North America. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge ranked among the top business hotels in the U.S. and Canada in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Business Hotels 2007 readers’ survey. The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge is owned by The Bissell Companies. For information and reservations, please contact The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge toll-free at (866) 248-4824, or visit the website at http://www.theballantynehotel.com. Like The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge at http://www.facebook.com/ballantynehotel or follow The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge at http://www.twitter.com/ballantynehotel.

About The Luxury Collection
The Luxury Collection® is a selection of hotels and resorts offering unique, authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. For the global explorer, The Luxury Collection offers a gateway to the world’s most exciting and desirable destinations. Each hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its location; a portal to the destination’s indigenous charms and treasures. Magnificent décor, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest modern conveniences combine to provide a uniquely enriching experience. Today, The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of more than 75 of the world’s finest hotels and resorts in more than 30 countries in bustling cities and spectacular destinations around the world. The Luxury Collection includes award-winning hotels that continuously exceed guest expectations by offering unparalleled service, style and class in some of the most desired destinations in the world. All of these hotels, many of them centuries old, are internationally recognized as being among the world’s finest. For more information, please visit http://www.luxurycollection.com.