TripAdvisor Honours One of the Premier Hotels in Leicester for Excellence

LEICESTER, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired - Jul 11, 2013) - Celebrating excellence in hospitality, TripAdvisor has dubbed one of the premier hotels in Leicester, UK for its coveted Certificate of Excellence Award. The award comes after the Leicester Marriott Hotel received consistent high levels of feedback for its first class services through guests utilizing the TripAdvisor website and reviewing the hotel for its outstanding hospitality with praise and recognition.

Noted by TripAdvisor as representative of "the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website," the Leicester Marriott is among the top 10 percent of the more than two million international TripAdvisor businesses to be honoured with this prestigious award.

"The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most -- their customers," said Stephen Kaufer, president and CEO, TripAdvisor. "We're delighted to celebrate the success of hospitality businesses around the world, from Auckland to San Francisco, Hong Kong to Paris, which are consistently offering travellers an outstanding customer experience."

The hotel's location makes it a natural fit for those travelling to Leicester for both leisure and business events. Situated in the centre of England and just minutes from a variety of restaurants, the Leicester Marriott also offers its guests International dining at its on-site Mixx Restaurant and features the spacious Atrium Lounge, a comfortable spot for gathering with family, friends and associates over breakfast, lunch and dinner or relaxing anytime during the day with a specialty drink, light snack and wireless Internet access. Professional catering, dedicated event staff and four-star accommodations that include event venues ideal for weddings and business conferences make the Marriott a popular England destination.

To qualify for the Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travellers on TripAdvisor. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

About the Leicester Marriott Hotel
The Leicester Marriott Hotel welcomes guests with luxury guest accommodations, state-of-the-art meeting facilities and exceptional service so whether travelling to Leicester for business or leisure, travellers can enjoy a remarkable hotel experience. Conveniently located near the Twycross Zoo, National Space Centre, Conkers, the Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, fine restaurants and exceptional shopping, the list of things to do is endless. This sophisticated lodging also pampers guests with a hotel Leisure Club offering special guest privileges and complimentary fitness classes, an indoor pool, steam room and sauna. These amenities combined with Concierge services and stylish guest accommodations set the pace for a stylish and inspirational stay.