Winners of this award exceed Choice Hotels’ standards for Customer Service, Housekeeping and Product Quality. Recipients are among the top hotels in the Choice Canada family of brands and these awards are a clear demonstration of a hotel’s operational strength. Earning a Gold Award from Choice Hotels International means ranking in the top 10% of our hotels within each Choice brand. These properties achieve high marks for providing exceptional guest services and facilities. Awards are based on a ranking system measuring: Guest satisfaction; Product quality; Room condition; Room cleanliness; and Staff service. Choice Hotels International is one of the largest and most successful lodging companies in the world. Choice currently franchises more than 6,300 hotels, representing more than 500,000 rooms, in more than 35 countries and territories. Ranging from limited service to full service hotels in the economy, mid-scale and upscale segments, Choice-branded properties provide business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality, high-value lodging options throughout the United States and internationally. For more information on Choice Hotels, visit the company’s Website www.choicehotels.com.