• AAA “Five-Diamond Award” 2005-2008
• Mobile “Four Star Rating” 2003-2008
• Fodor's “Fodor's Choice Hotel” 2008
• ForbesTraveler.com “World's 400 Best Hotels” 2008
• Condé Nast Traveler “Top 100 Best Hotels & Resorts” 2006
• “Fodor’s Travel Guide “Fodor’s Choice” 2006
•  Hotel “Best of State” 2005
• Bridal Services “Best of State” 2003 - 2004
• Men’s Apparel “Best of State” 2003 – 2004
• Travel + Leisure “Best Business Hotel” 2003
• Travel + Leisure  “Greatest Hotels in the World” 2003
• The Excelsior Business Club “Top Service Award” 2003
• Condé Nast Traveler “Gold List” 2003
• Condé Nast Traveler “Gold List” World's Best 700 Hotels, 2007
• Condé Nast Traveler “Gold List” World's Best 721 Hotels, 2008

Fodor's Review:
With its white Bethel-granite exterior, this 24-story luxury hotel dominates the skyline a few blocks south of downtown. Inside the beveled-glass and brass doors, you step into a world of Italian marble floors and walls and pure old-world style -- think English wool carpets, French furniture and tapestries, and colorful Murano-glass chandeliers. The posh guest rooms average 700 square feet. Most have views and small balconies. This is a great place to sit back with room service and revel in some pampering. The big outdoor pool and indoor spa are among the best in the city. Pro: As stately and grand as its name suggests. Con: Airport shuttle no longer provided.