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Skirvin Hilton Named No. 1 Best Hotel in Oklahoma City in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels of 2015 Rankings

Skirvin Hilton Named No. 1 Best Hotel in Oklahoma City in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels of 2015 Rankings

For the fourth year, Skirvin Hilton is featured on the list of Best Hotels in the USA

Oklahoma City, January 28, 2015 – U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, recognized Skirvin Hilton as No.1 in Oklahoma City and in Oklahoma in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences.

“We are honored to receive this award for the fourth consecutive year, ” said Skirvin General Manager, Brett Sundstrom. “This award exemplifies the quality of work produced by our staff, as well as the world-class quality of the Hilton Hotels and Resorts brand. I would like to thank all who have been involved in achieving this recognition for their dedication to excellence.”

The Best Hotels methodology combines a hotel’s industry accolades with expert and guest reviews and hotel class ratings. U.S. News scored luxury hotels, identifying the top 10 percent in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean with Gold badges and the top 30 percent within specific markets with Silver badges. The rankings feature 2,558 hotels across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

“We’re taking the guesswork out of finding a great hotel,” said Erin Shields, travel editor for U.S. News. “The Best Hotels of 2015 represent the top properties recognized by experts and travelers alike for their exemplary service, ample amenities and comfortable accommodations.”

For more information about the Best Hotels of 2015, please visit http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels or join the conversation on Twitter using the #BestHotels15 hashtag.

The Skirvin Hilton is majority-owned and operated by Marcus Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Skirvin Partners in Development.

About The Skirvin Hilton Hotel
The Skirvin Hilton originally opened in 1911 and has been synonymous with elegance and innovation for the past five generations, hosting oil barons, dignitaries, movie stars, political leaders and presidents ever since. Guests from around the globe have traveled through the downtown Skirvin Hilton to experience its unique sophistication and timelessness. In 2007, Skirvin Partners in Development, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and the Hilton partnered on renovating the hotel to its original glory. The reopening event was designated as an official Oklahoma Centennial event and since the renovation; the hotel has earned a AAA Four Diamond rating every year and received the Mayor’s Development Award for best downtown development.

The hotel features 225 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, including 20 one-bedroom suites, one presidential suite and 18,500 square feet of premiere meeting and pre-function space. It is home to the upscale Park Avenue Grill restaurant and Red Piano lounge.

In 2013, the Skirvin was named one of the best hotel meeting destinations and received a prestigious Pinnacle Award from Successful Meetings. The hotel was also once again recognized as one of the 2015 Best Hotels in the USA by U.S. News & World Report, finishing as the #1 Hotel in Oklahoma City and the State of Oklahoma. The hotel remains on the National Register of Historic Places.

For more information, please visit www.skirvinhilton.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@SkirvinHiltonOK).

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information on the latest news and updates, please follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).

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