TripAdvisor Recognises Hotel in St. John's, Newfoundland as a Top Destination

ST. JOHN'S, NL--(Marketwired - May 29, 2015) -  Deciding on the best of something might seem subjective, unless you have the industry experience and proprietary algorithm of TripAdvisor. So when the world's largest travel site crunched the numbers for hotels and travel businesses around the world, it was able to definitively identify the most outstanding destinations like Fairfield Inn & Suites St. John's Newfoundland, which accordingly received a prestigious Certificate of Excellence for 2015.

Boasting an attractive contemporary style, value-added amenities and the kind of warm customer service that routinely inspires positive feedback on TripAdvisor, the property has been a popular choice among hotels in St. John's, Newfoundland since opening in 2013.

This year marks the second consecutive year in which the property has earned a Certificate of Excellence, and one look at the reviews on TripAdvisor explains why. Guests rave about the well-appointed guest rooms that include free Wi-Fi, 42-inch LCD HDTVs and mini-refrigerators, and which make them ideal for both short and extended stays in St. John's, Newfoundland. They sound off on how the complimentary breakfast buffets are both delicious and diverse. And they talk about amenities like the indoor waterslide that earn enthusiastic approval from the pint-size set.

Travellers also appreciate the hotel's convenient proximity to area attractions. Guests who want to fit in a little retail therapy, for example, are just steps away from the area's largest shopping centre, Avalon Mall. Those looking to drink in the surrounding landscape over a game of golf can perfect their swing at Pippy Park Golf Course, while sports enthusiasts and alumni appreciate the short distance to Memorial University. Downtown restaurants and shops, as well as landmarks like Signal Hill, are all nearby as well.

Hotel reviews for properties everywhere from St. John's, Newfoundland to Beijing, China form the basis of TripAdvisor's evaluations. After limiting contenders to those that have been listed on TripAdvisor for 12 months or longer, the site weighs the quality, number and timeliness of reviews to arrive at the top-performing 10% of travel businesses in the world. It is these select few that receive Certificates of Excellence - and set the bar for properties around the globe.

About the Fairfield Inn & Suites St. John's Newfoundland

The Fairfield Inn & Suites St. John's Newfoundland welcomes business and leisure travellers with practical comforts and modern style. Guests benefit from the hotel's location between St. John's International Airport and the downtown area, which affords easy access to business parks, historical sites, Memorial University and attractions like the Mile One Centre and the Johnson Geo Centre. The property's numerous amenities include healthy and complimentary breakfasts, a fitness centre and an indoor pool, making it one of the most well-appointed hotels in Newfoundland. The 148 guestrooms and suites, meanwhile, feel fresh and inviting, thanks to the free Internet access, ample workstations and ergonomic chairs. Plus the hotel offers five function rooms with state-of-the-art technology for memorable events and productive meetings that are as pleasant as the rest of one's stay.