Oregon's Allison Inn & Spa Recognized By Leading Travel Media - Named Among World's Best & Top Hotels In U.s.

The Allison Inn & Spa, a 35-acre luxury destination resort at the north entrance of Willamette Valley wine country, celebrates the new year with a distinguished list of awards and recognitions from top travel media outlets, stemming mainly from recent reader polls. As The Allison completes its second year of operation since its 2009 debut, last year's praise truly confirms The Allison as Oregon wine country's premiere destination resort. In 2011, The Allison was honored to receive the following recognitions:

- Conde Nast Traveler- 2012 Gold List - The World's Best 511

- Conde Nast Traveler - 2011 Readers' Choice Awards: Best in the World- #56 in Top 200 U.S. Mainland Hotels

- Fodor's - Fodor's 2011 Top 100 Hotels of the World Awards, featured in the "Casual Chic" category

- Northwest Meetings and Events 2011 Readers' Choice Awards - Runner up: Best Oregon Resort

- TripAdvisor Reader's Choice Awards - Top 10 Spa Hotels in the U.S.

- 2011 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 800 label wine list

- JORY Executive Chef Sunny Jin named Portland "Rising Star" by Star Chefs

- JORY - OpenTable Diners' Choice Winner 2011


This is the first year The Allison joined Conde Nast's esteemed Gold List, along with other distinguished hotels that this year reflect Cond? Nast's "love affair with the great outdoors." This impressive debut comes just two years after The Allison's grand opening. This past year has also garnered continuous support from the nation's top travel and food media. Features from Travel + Leisure, Departures, 7x7, Every Day with Rachel Ray, AAA's Via Magazine, FOOD & WINE and Touring & Tasting have highlighted both the resort and the valley as a must-see destination.


In addition to praise from media and guests alike, The Allison shares a unique and mutually beneficial relationship with the Willamette Valley Wineries Association and its distinguished vintners. As The Allison has established itself as a premier destination, its success has contributed to the growth of Willamette wine country just as much as neighboring wineries have brought business to The Allison. The wine industry has embraced The Allison and recognizes its contributions to the growth of Willamette Valley as a top U.S. wine destination:

- "There is no doubt that The Allison is a well-timed and very welcome addition to the Valley, and is having terrific impact. Perhaps more important than that, The Allison is a model business in many ways (footprint, sustainability, community involvement, etc.) - it's both new Oregon and classic Oregon." - David Millman, Domaine Drouhin

- "The Allison has been a much needed addition to Oregon Wine Country and we look forward to its continuing momentum in bringing the Willamette Valley to the next level." - Nichole Pattalochi, Domaine Serene

- "There is no doubt that the Allison has had a very positive influence over the wine industry. In addition to being the only place in the valley of its type and quality, The Allison is a great neighbor who works hard to be a positive influence not only on the wine industry but also over the larger community." - William Sweat, Winderlea Wine Company

Pierre Zreik, Managing Director of the Allison Inn & Spa is delighted with the praise The Allison has received since its debut and looks forward to the area's continued growth and prosperity for years to come. "It is hard to believe that nearly three years have passed since The Allison opened in the heart of Willamette Valley. When I look back at everything we have accomplished, I am so truly thankful to be blessed with an amazing team of professionals that share in the passion of providing world class service to our guests. Establishing ourselves among some of the best in the country has b