Select Registry Distinguished Inns Announces New Members

MARSHALL, Mich. (June 28, 2012) –Select Registry announced today that 22 inns across the United States have joined its portfolio of celebrated B&Bs.

"Only 330 properties throughout North America have qualified for the Select Registry designation,” explains Will Carlson, the association’s executive director. "Each property must pass rigorous, unannounced inspections to attain and then maintain its membership. We set the bar extremely high. Our goal is to give guests the assurance that when they check into a Select Registry inn, they’re in for an exceptional experience.”

Select Registry properties combine the charm of B&Bs with modern comforts like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions and complimentary breakfasts featuring contemporary gourmet cuisine, according to Carlson. He says the new member inns offer a range of getaways, from adventure travel to romantic escapes. They are located in the countryside and in major cities, from Washington’s Cascade Mountains to Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks and Florida’s sunny shores. Following are the new Select Registry members.

Washington State

●Cameo Heights Mansion, Touchet, in the heart of Washington Wine Country

●Carson Ridge Private Luxury Cabins, Carson, in the Cascade Mountains, overlooking the Columbia River Gorge

●Turtleback Farm Inn and Orchard House, Eastsound,in the San Juan Islands

●Roberts Mansion, Spokane, in a historic neighborhood a short stroll from downtown

The Midwest

●Copperstone Inn, Rockton, in the rolling hills of Northern Illinois, a 90-minute drive from downtown Chicago

●The Belvedere Inn & Restaurant, Saugatuck, Mich.,on the shores of Lake Michigan

●The Historic Webster House, Bay City, Mich., in the Historic District afew blocks from the bustling riverfront downtown

●Fleur-de-Lys Mansion, St. Louis, Mo., in the Compton Heights Historic District

●Inn at Harbour Ridge, Osage Beach, Mo.,between Kansas City and St. Louis at Lake of the Ozarks

The Northeast

●The Inn at Weston, Weston, in the Green Mountains of Southern Vermont;

●Forty Putney Road Bed and Breakfast, Brattleboro,Ver.,a short walk from the vibrant downtown

●The Inn at English Meadows, Kennebunk,Me.,close to beaches and the dramatic coastline

Mid-Atlantic

●Embassy Circle Guest House, District of Columbia, in the popular Dupont Circle neighborhood

●Foxfield Inn, Charlottesville, Va., in the Blue Ridge Mountains, seven miles from downtown

●The Inn at Onancock, Onancock, Va., in the historic downtown, about three blocks from the Chesapeake Bay

●The Doctor’s Inn, Galax, Va., also in the Blue Ridge Mountainswithin walking distance to theater, art galleries, boutiques and scenic trails

●Hillbrook Inn, Charles Town, W.V., in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains

Southern States

●Azalea Inn & Gardens, Savannah, Ga., in the Historic District

●The Hoyt House, Amelia Island, Fla., within walking distance of the seaside village

●The Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel, Vero Beach, Fla., on a pristine barrier island

●Andon-Reid Inn Bed & Breakfast, Waynesville, N.C., in the Great Smoky Mountains,a short walk to charming downtown shops and restaurants and30 minutes from Asheville

●Butterfly Meadows Inn & Farm, Franklin, Tenn., close to the shops of the historic downtown and a 30-minute drive from Nashville

About Select Registry

Select Registry is a collection of North America’s premier inns. Only 330 of the 20,000 inns and bed and breakfasts in North America have qualified to join this "best-of-the-best” collection. Member properties must pass rigorous, unannounced quality inspections to gain and maintain admission. Many of these inns are recipients of coveted industry awards for both service and ambiance, including: Best Small Hotels in the U.S., Top Ten Romantic Inns, Best Breakfast in America, Best Places To Watch the Sun Set, and World’s Best Adventure Lodges. To explore Select Registry inns across North America, visit http://www.selectregistry.com.

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