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B M & T ••• September/October 2021 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 9 Mountain View, California. Designed by BAMO, San Francisco's award-winning design team, The Ameswell is the newest hotel from Broadreach Capital Partners and Rockwood Capital, managed by Storey Hotel Management Group. With many of the same key players behind the nearby critically acclaimed Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, The Ameswell is bringing modern luxury to Mountain View. Inspired by the backdrop of California's wilderness and Silicon Valley's legacy of unconventional thinking, this 255-room hotel brings together innovation, art, wellness, sustainability, and natural beauty, featuring an extensive art collection, multiple destination bar and restaurants, a library, meeting and event space, along with a resort-like setting that includes an outdoor heated salt water pool, wellness/fitness center, an event lawn, recreational field, and direct access to hiking and biking trails. "We have aimed to be the first hotel that comprehensively combines the Silicon Valley and tech aspects of Google (speed, reliability, ubiquity) with Apple (ease of use and elegance of design), and Amazon (give the customer what they want quickly, efficiently, reliably) with the traditional hospitality virtues of a comfortable environment, a warm welcome, and a good night's sleep; a healthy and fun respite from a demanding workday. We are looking forward to opening and becoming a part of the surrounding community", said Philip Maritz lead owner and developer of The Ameswell. The Ameswell Hotel is located steps from Google, Apple, and Facebook's Silicon Valley headquarters, as well as Microsoft's sustainable campus, Moffett Field, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Levi's Stadium, Stanford University and many of Mountain View's bustling restaurants, bars, and shops. With a commitment to sustainability in many forms, the property will feature hyper-effi- cient heating and cooling; solar panels; LED lighting throughout; indigenous plant species; organic soaps/shampoos/lotions; no single use plastic; electric car charging stations; and bicycle connections to the surrounding corporate campuses. For more information visit theameswellhotel.com. THE NEW WESTIN ANAHEIM RESORT RECEIVES AAA'S CELEBRATED FOUR DIAMOND DESIGNATION The newly opened Westin Anaheim Resort has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond® designation by the American Automobile Association The prestigious honor reflects the resort's luxury hospitality, customer service, cleanli- ness and other qualities that meet the AAA rating. Along with its Four Diamond® designation, The Westin Anaheim Resort also passed AAA's new Inspected Clean enhancement, which includes rigorous ATP Surface Testing to measure optimal cleanliness through- out the resort specific to high-touch areas and surfaces. With the essence of the hotel's heritage and design rooted in Anaheim's citrus history, The Westin Anaheim Resort occupies eight lush acres and offers spacious, upscale guestrooms and suites; the brand's state-of-the-art signature WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio; flexible meeting and event spaces; a heated outdoor pool with five private cabanas; and seven distinct restaurants and bars including Anaheim's largest rooftop bar with standout, magical views. "We are honored to receive the acclaimed Four Diamond designation and the new Inspected Clean enhancement from AAA and be recognized among the world's best," said Carmine Iommazzo, General Manager. "The Westin Anaheim Resort aims to provide relaxation, escape and comfort for guests and this award reflects the commitment of our staff and management to deliver exceptional hospitality and create memorable guest experiences." The Westin Anaheim Resort features 618 guest rooms including 121 expansive suites with signature well-being amenities, including the Westin Heavenly® beds and bath features, most of which offer direct views of Disney California Adventure® Park. Standout accommodations include the Park View Suites, with 785 sq. ft. of space equipped with separate living and dining area and a spacious balcony, as well as the Presidential Suite, an impressive 2,000-sq. ft. suite with two bedrooms, walk-in closet, 2.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, a living and dining room, and an oversized balcony stretching the length of the suite overlooking Disneyland® Resort. The AAA Diamond Program comprises nearly 60,000 properties in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, including nearly 27,000 hotels and more than 30,000 restaurants. To be included in the AAA Diamond Program, properties must pass an unannounced, on-site evaluation. Properties must provide acceptable cleanliness, comfort and hospitality, and restaurants must meet requirements for cleanliness, food preparation and service. Hotels and resorts at the Four Diamond level include just 6.5% of all the AAA Diamond lodgings, and are noted for their upscale style and amenities enhanced with the right touch of service.