The Umstead Clinches Triple Five-Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide for Fifth Consecutive Year
CARY, N.C. – The Umstead Hotel and Spa, located amidst the serene landscapes of Wake County North Carolina, proudly announces its prestigious recognition by Forbes Travel Guide earning a coveted triple Five-Star rating for the fifth consecutive year. The publicationrenowned worldwide for its meticulous evaluations of luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, has once again bestowed its highest honor to The Umstead. Notably, The Umstead secured the Five-Star accolade for its exceptional accommodations, and clinched another Five-Star rating each for The Umstead Spa, and for Herons, the hotel's acclaimed fine dining establishment under Executive Chef Steven Greene.
Achieving this distinction for the fifth year running places The Umstead among a handful of elite properties globally to hold the distinguished triple Five-Star recognition.
David Mars, Managing Director of The Umstead, expressed profound gratitude for this remarkable achievement, stating, Our dedicated team at The Umstead is the heart of our success, and we are incredibly honored to receive this prestigious triple Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide for the fifth year in a row. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled service to our guests on a daily basis.
Nestled amidst 12 acres of tranquil woodlands in Cary, North Carolina, The Umstead epitomizes refined luxury and Southern hospitality. With its exquisite gardens and renowned art collection, The Umstead offers a serene retreat for discerning travelers. The Umstead is dedicated to sustainability, exemplified by a range of initiatives from the operation of its own One Oak Farm to an innovative rain garden in its landscape design to act as a natural filter before water returns to the environment through storm drains. Its three-acre lake features a restored stream, turtle nesting areas, a butterfly garden, and fountains for optimal plant and animal health and ecological balance.
To learn more about The Umstead’s sustainability practices, visit https://www.theumstead.com/sustainability. Reservations and additional inquiries can be made through www.theumstead.com or contact (866) 877-4141.
About The Umstead Hotel and Spa
The Umstead Hotel & Spa is a sophisticated triumph in North Carolina’s northeastern Piedmont region, an area rich in beauty and rooted in innovation. The state’s most highly rated hotel, it boasts stunning interiors punctuated with privately curated fine art, 150 spacious guest rooms and suites, world-class cuisine, a stimulating spa, and gracious staff, amidst a serene woodland setting. Privately owned and impeccably maintained, The Umstead has elevated the boutique hotel experience, earning both the AAA Five Diamond award and a triple Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Located in Cary, North Carolina, The Umstead is just minutes from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Research Triangle Park, and within a short drive of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC 27513. 866.877.4141 and 919.447.4000.
About Herons
One of only 64 Forbes Five-Star restaurants in the world, Herons is the signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa. Annually acclaimed among the best restaurants in and around Raleigh, North Carolina, it is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. The intimate, 98-seat dining room features a full-view kitchen and floor-to-ceiling window views of the surrounding gardens and grounds. Helmed by multi-nominated James Beard Semi-Finalist Chef Steven Greene, Herons is best known for its Art Tour menu, a seasonally-changing tasting menu inspired by The Umstead's extensive North Carolina art collection and the beauty of its natural surroundings.
For additional information, visit https://www.theumstead.com.
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