WASHINGTON, D.C.
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has expanded its exclusive portfolio of Four- and Five-Diamond quality meeting, convention and incentive hotels and resorts with the addition of La Cantera Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas; and Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego.
In addition to becoming the newest Members of ALHI’s worldwide portfolio and having substantial meeting and function spaces, the two resorts become the newest additions to “ALHI’s Golf Collection” specialty segment for meetings and incentive programs within ALHI’s portfolio, which now features 60 distinctive member hotels and resorts worldwide that offer championship golf in addition to top facilities. The ALHI Golf Collection resorts now feature more than 100 championship golf courses, and over 3.5 million square feet of meeting space.
La Cantera Hill Country Resort
La Cantera Hill Country Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond resort that is set atop one of the highest points of the scenic hill country in San Antonio, Texas. Featuring “Texas Colonial” decor that incorporates distinctive native textiles and artwork, the resort boasts 508 luxuriously appointed guestrooms in the hotel, and more than 25 suites and 38 spacious villa-style guestrooms in the resort’s exclusive Casita Village.
The resort offers 40,000 square feet of flexible indoor function space, which includes a 17,000-square-foot ballroom that is divisible into two smaller ballrooms or into nine individual meeting areas. In addition, there is 25,000 square feet of outdoor space, which includes a grandiose pre-function foyer and terrace offering panoramic views of the resort’s two 18-hole championship golf courses.
Also available at La Cantera Hill Country Resort are eight separate meeting rooms, three executive boardrooms, and a 3,100-square-foot Pavilion. The resort also features five lagoon-style swimming pools, eight unique dining venues, and the renowned The Castle Rock Health Club & Spa. Nearby attractions include historic San Antonio, the beautiful Texas Wine Country, SeaWorld San Antonio, San Antonio Riverwalk, The Alamo, destination shopping, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The resort is just 20 minutes from San Antonio International Airport.
Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego’s 280-acre Rancho Bernardo Inn, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013, offers 287 guest rooms and suites that feature custom furniture, 42” flat screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and private patios or balconies. The AAA Four-Diamond resort’s 45,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space can accommodate groups up to 1,000, and includes 22 meeting rooms.
Rancho Bernardo Inn’s challenging 18-hole championship golf course, which has hosted both a PGA and LPGA event, was renovated last year and is just steps from the resort’s lobby. A major $28 million renovation of the resort was completed in 2007, which included the renovation of guest rooms; the addition of the Aragon Ballroom; and the building of The Spa, which features impressive treatment rooms, temperature-controlled outdoor treatment casitas, relaxing water features, and sunning lounges. In addition, the Southern California resort offers three swimming pools, 12 picturesque fountains, and such dining options as AVANT restaurant, Veranda Fireside Lounge & Restaurant, and Café Granada.
In addition to its Membership in ALHI’s worldwide portfolio and the “ALHI Golf Collection,” the resort also joins the “ALHI Historic Collection” specialty segment, consisting of ALHI’s legendary Member hotels and resorts with more than 50 years of heritage. Nearby attractions include Safari Park, Legoland, SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, and Southern California beaches. The resort is 35 minutes from San Diego International Airport.
About ALHI
ALHI’s 160+ Member hotels and resorts include Four- and Five-Diamond quality meeting, convention, and incentive resorts on land and sea, incomparable city hotels, exclusive smaller hotels, golf resorts, historic and landmark properties, island destinations, resorts with spas, properties in international destinations, and hotels with world-class gaming and entertainment.
ALHI has 20 professionally-staffed Global Sales Offices to serve, with locations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Louisville, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Richmond, Savannah, Southern California (3), Toronto, Washington, D.C., and Washington (state).
