In 2023, only 585 hotels, 113 restaurants and 195 spas in the world achieved Four-Star ratings, representing an elite portion of the properties assessed. The guide rates hundreds of different properties, restaurants, and spas, in more than 75 different countries on five different continents.

The anonymous inspectors test up to 900 objective, rigorous standards, from modern-day luxuries-such as whether a room is set up to enhance sleep or whether the food-and-beverage choices are health-conscious-to more traditional amenities, such as the quality of the décor and the courtesy of the staff.įor this reason, Forbes Travel Guide is considered one of the global authorities of hospitality and luxury travel. Incognito inspectors stay at each property for three days and two nights and pose as regular guests. The Forbes process of evaluating winners is sophisticated. Halbritter continued: “Being distinguished among an elite group of the most exceptional resorts in the world remains our barometer for maintaining the highest standards of hospitality and guest service.” “Providing exceptional guest service and premier amenities is part of our DNA and is foundational to everything we do. “Receiving these awards again in 2023 is a great honor,” said Ray Halbritter, Oneida Indian Nation Representative and CEO of Oneida Nation Enterprises.

Also, Wildflowers and TS Steakhouse remain the only Forbes-rated restaurants outside of New York City. Skʌ:nʌ́ is the only Forbes-rated spa in New York outside of New York City. Specific winners for 2023 included The Lodge at Turning Stone, Wildflowers restaurant, TS Steakhouse and Skʌ:nʌ́: (Skana Spa). We achieved the same distinctions in 2022. Another Year, Four More Awards from Forbes Travel GuideĪnother year, another quartet of four-star accolades for Turning Stone Resort Casino from Forbes Travel Guide.Īs part of the 2023 honors, Turning Stone was distinguished as the only resort in New York to earn four Four-Star Awards from Forbes, and the only resort in the state with honors in each of three award categories: hotel, restaurant, and spa.

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