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The Talbott Hotel Named #3 Hotel in the United States

CHICAGO, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Talbott Hotel, Chicago's leading boutique hotel, was chosen as the third top hotel by TripAdvisor(R) in its 2010 Travelers' Choice(R) awards category of: Top 25 Hotels in the United States. The Talbott is the only hotel in Illinois to make the Top 25 list and is currently ranked as the number 1 hotel in Chicago. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards honor the world's best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best - real travelers.

Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor(R) Travelers' Choice(R) winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com(TM) and content from across the web.

"I'm so proud of our employees; they really deserve the credit for all of the accolades," said Troy Strand, General Manager of The Talbott Hotel. "We've spent millions of dollars creating a great hotel, but it's our employees who engage with our property and bring it to life, creating an unrivaled experience for our guests."

"Inspired by the millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers' Choice awards have once again highlighted the finest hotels in the world," said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "From remarkable bargains to the trendiest hotels, travelers worldwide are recognizing more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value and quality."

The Talbott Hotel is the only Chicago hotel to win the 2010 Orbitz Best In Stay award, and has also received such acclaimed awards as 2009 Best Business Hotel in Chicago by Crain's Chicago and Top 129 Hotels We Love by National Geographic in 2009.

For reviews on The Talbott Hotel go to http://www.tripadvisor.com/The_Talbott_Hotel-Chicago_Illinois.html

For the complete 2010 Travelers' Choice list, go to http://www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice

Built in 1927, The Talbott Hotel is a full-service, luxury boutique property offering the charm of a gracious, bygone era coupled with all of the conveniences of today. Having just completed a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the hotel interiors, The Talbott, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is one of the first five Green Certified hotels in Chicago - a fact attributable in large part to management's dedication to "sustainability without compromise." The Talbott Hotel is 100% carbon neutral and employs many strategies to reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing the quality and comfort guests expect. For reservations, visit http://www.talbotthotel.com

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    Contact:

    Lindsey Cook, Marketing Communications Manager
    312-397-3619 or lcook@thetalbott.com

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SOURCE The Talbott Hotel