Two Charlotte Hotels Win Five Awards at Marriott International's Global General Manager's Conference

CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - May 24, 2012) - The management and staff of the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark and Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel were recently recognized for their hard work and commitment to service, sales, and customer satisfaction at Marriott International's Global General Manager's Conference where they won five awards.

Kris Horacek, General Manager of both hotels, accepted the following awards on behalf of the hotels:

• Customer Satisfaction Excellence - Overall - Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel
• Customer Excellence - Problem Experienced - Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel
• Service Leadership Award - Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel and Charlotte Marriott SouthPark
• Market Share Improvement - Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel

The AAA-rated Four Diamond Renaissance SouthPark Hotel is a sophisticated, contemporary, and inviting hotel. The boutique property is located in the affluent SouthPark neighborhood, just a few minutes south of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. This luxury hotel is just steps from SouthPark Mall, the Bobcats and Carolina Panthers games, and Lowes Motor Speedway. The hotel also provides easy access to Discovery Place, Queens University and Piedmont Row. After a day spent exploring the city, guests can unwind in the hotel's indoor pool, fitness center, or sauna.

For those traveling for business, the Charlotte hotel's event venues include state-of-the-art spaces for large conferences and intimate board meetings -- all coordinated with exceptional attention to detail. The Renaissance SouthPark Hotel graciously accommodates wedding receptions of all sizes and offers gourmet catering services for any business or social event.

Guests and locals alike are invited to indulge in the Renaissance SouthPark Hotel's restaurant and bar, Flagstones. Flagstones Restaurant offers innovative dining and a wide range of dishes, unique among SouthPark Charlotte restaurants. Come visit the Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark hotel and discover one of the premier 4 star hotels in Charlotte, NC.

For additional information or hotel reservations, visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cltrp-renaissance-charlotte-southpark-hotel/ or call 704-501-2510.

The Charlotte Marriott SouthPark, also a AAA Four Diamond property, offers a setting of European sophistication and Southern charm in the affluent SouthPark neighborhood. The hotel features guest rooms with Marriott's signature bedding and all of the comforts of home. Facilities include the Rexford Park Public House restaurant, fitness center, and outdoor pool. Ideally situated, the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark is just minutes from the Specialty Shops on the Park as well as the Carowinds Theme Park, Bank of America Stadium, and Charlotte Bobcats Arena.

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