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B ENCHMARK a global hositality company has added one of Southern California's most acclaimed properties to the com- pany's Benchmark Resorts & Hotels portfolio: Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa. Located in the San Bernardino National Forest along the shores of Lake Arrowhead, the Four Diamond Resort is part of the Marriott Autograph Collection. "We are honored to add this prestigious and historic resort to our growing list of California properties," says Benchmark CEO Alex Cabañas. "For decades, the resort has been a favorite with Hollywood celebrities and several films were made here in the 1940s and 50s," he notes. Benchmark now operates four California properties. In addition to Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa, The Mayfair Hotel in Los Angeles, Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, and Forest Suites Resort in South Lake Tahoe, each part of the Benchmark® Resorts & Hotels port- folio, as well as Graduate Berkeley in Berkeley, part of Benchmark's Gemstone Collection®. Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa recently completed a multi-million ren- ovation program, bringing new restaurant concepts, meeting space, a new spa and a fresh new décor, reflecting the ambiance of a summer mountain experience. The resort, which is owned by Carey Watermark Investors 1, was also one of the first properties to join Marriott's exclusive Autograph Collection. Guests and meeting planners are eligible for Marriott Rewards. ROOMS WITH LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS A luxurious boutique hotel, Lake Arrowhead offers 162 guest rooms and 11 suites. Lakeview rooms feature stunning views of Lake Arrowhead, while Alpine rooms overlook mountain vistas and pine forests. Most guest rooms have outdoor balconies and all have luxurious baths. The 11 suites feature a spacious living area with a fireplace and oversized bathrooms with large walk-in showers and soaking tubs. Room amenities include LCD flat screen TV, iron & ironing board, safe, coffee maker, bathrobes, hair dryer and complimentary wireless Internet access. The resort is pet friendly, so companion animals can enjoy the accommodations and the great outdoors. SUPERB DINING OPTIONS Guests of Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa can choose from a range of dining options for groups, weddings and individ- ual guests. Bin 189, the resort's award-winning signature restau- rant, serves contemporary American cuisine paired with an exceptional collection of fine wines. To encourage budding gourmets, the special Kids Menu raises the tasting bar. The adjacent Lounge, with its striking fireplace and lakeside views, is ideal for cocktails. For celebratory dinners and corpo- rate events, the Magnum Private Dining Room is a sophisticated, stylish venue with its own special menu and a collection of more than 200 wines. For more casual fare, the Mountain Aroma Coffee Bar is open all day, for snacks, sandwiches and Grab n' Go. A poolside bar is available for drinks and snacks during the summer season and the Spa of the Pines provides a special Spa Menu for guests. Lake Arrowhead Resort rewards loyal guests with Club Magnum, a spe- cial dining program offering great values at BIN189, the Lounge and Magnum Private Dining Room. Members enjoy 20% off all food & bever- age purchases. PRODUCTIVE MEETING AND EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS With 23,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space and stunning outdoor ven- B M & T ••• September/October 2018 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 8 H OT E L H A P P E N I N G S CALIFORNIA'S LEGENDARY LAKE ARROWHEAD RESORT & SPA JOINS BENCHMARK RESORTS & HOTELS MANAGEMENT PORTFOLIO Property Remains Part of Marriott's Autograph Collection