Venerable Virginia resort honored for outstanding experience for third consecutive year
(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – Keswick Hall & Golf Club – the esteemed 600-acre boutique resort set in the scenic hunt and wine country of central Virginia – has earned the prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award in recognition of its exceptional level of luxury and service for the third year in a row.
This is the 59th annual list of Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Rating winners – the global benchmark for hotels, restaurants and spas. The publication uses a team of anonymous expert inspectors to evaluate more than 500 criteria at properties in 162 destinations across 42 countries. The scoring system weighs the quality of the facility at 25 percent and the service at 75 percent with a strong focus on graciousness, thoughtfulness and a sense of personalized service.
Keswick Hall & Golf Club is one of just 175 hotels to earn Five-Star status. Of the three Virginia properties to make the esteemed list, it is the only full-service resort. In addition to world-class accommodations, it features multiple dining options and a variety of on-site leisure activities including golf on the 18-hole, Pete Dye-designed Full Cry course.
“Being honored with the Forbes Five-Star Award for the third consecutive year indicates we are satisfying our goal to pamper our guests with a gorgeous property, world-class resort amenities and stellar customer care,” says Greg Sligh, President and Managing Director. “We endeavor to create the ultimate retreat for those seeking the ‘best of the best’ in a resort experience.”
Keswick Hall & Golf Club’s elegant 48 guestrooms and suites offer a full range of top-of-the-line amenities including premium bedding and linens, luxurious bath items, complimentary high-speed Internet access, snacks and beverages, and other in-room convenience and entertainment options. The Spa offers a full menu of soothing and relaxing treatments to enhance the experience.
Keswick Hall & Golf Club’s acclaimed Fossett’s restaurant features superb seasonal menus accented by classic cooking techniques and Southern inspiration. The dining experience is enhanced by the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows providing spectacular panoramic views of the estate’s rolling landscape and beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on the horizon. The hotel maintains its own “Chef’s Garden,” providing an ample supply of year-round produce and herbs.
The region is home to Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, the University of Virginia and numerous outdoor pursuits, drawing history buffs, wine lovers, sports enthusiasts and nature seekers year-round. Keswick Hall & Golf Club features newly refreshed upscale accommodations, spa services, fine dining at Fossett’s, and myriad amenities. Highly decorated, it has attained Condé Nast Traveler “gold” status, and is one of Travel + Leisure’s 500 “World’s Best Hotels.”
For more information on Keswick Hall & Golf Club visit www.keswick.com or call 434.979.3440.
About Keswick Hall & Golf Club
Set in the historic hunt and wine country of central Virginia in Charlottesville, Keswick Hall & Golf Club is a 600-acre boutique resort featuring 48 private guest rooms. The northern wing of the luxury resort hotel contains historic Villa Crawford, once the Italianesque private estate of the Robert Crawford family built in 1912. The resort has received the Forbes Five-Star Award for its exceptional level of luxury and service every year since 2015.
A full complement of amenities and activities are available to guests, including: golf, tennis, three swimming pools, croquet, nature trails, on-site vineyard, garden / historic tours, spa and fine dining. Off-site excursions include wine tasting, Presidential home visits, University of Virginia tours, clay shooting and more.
The property is home to the historic Keswick Club, a members club introduced in 1948 when renowned architect Fred Findlay added its first nine holes of golf. The course expanded to 18 holes in the mid-’50s and was renovated in 1992 by Arnold Palmer. World Golf Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye was commissioned to create its dramatic new Full Cry layout which is ranked at No. 45 in Golfweek’s “Best Resort Courses” in the U.S.
The acclaimed resort is the sister property of The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville.
Keswick Hall & Golf Club – centrally located — is an easy two-hour drive from the Washington D.C. metro area and just over three hours from Baltimore and 3.5 hours from Raleigh, N.C. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is 30 minutes away. Richmond International Airport (RIC) is an easy 60-minute drive.
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