HEAR YE! HEAR YE!

The August “World’s Best Awards” issue of Travel and Leisure magazine is reaching newsstands now with the news that readers have named Wentworth By the Sea Hotel and Spa one of the top 50 resorts in the continental United States. The re-invented Wentworth scored 90.93 points to rank 19 out of the 50, with such illustrious properties as The Greenbrier, Pinehurst Resort, Auberge du Soleil, the White Elephant and The Broadmoor rating lower scores. The poll was conducted between December 2011 and March 2012. Readers rate their choices on a scale from 1 to 5 in the categories of rooms/ facilities, location, service, restaurants/food and value. The Top 50 Resort scores ranged from 94.75 to 89.46 overall. (Continued below)

"Our vision for the Wentworth has always been to create a one of a kind world class destination experience for our guests, that provides modern amenities in a historic setting. That balance of old and new can only be reached when every member of the team works to give each guest the best possible experience he or she can,” said Frank Wetenkamp, General Manager.

“As the current caretakers of this historic property, we are thrilled that both the readers of the world’s widest-ranging travel magazine and those from our own backyard who voted in New Hampshire Magazine’s poll said Wentworth is one of their favorite hotels and rated us among the best in the world. I am very proud of the team I work with and what we have accomplished together."

About Wentworth By the Sea Hotel and Spa

Wentworth By the Sea commands the island of New Castle, NH's oldest settlement, next to the Distinctive Destination of Portsmouth, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The perfect destination for a romantic getaway, family vacation or group, Wentworth by the Sea, Marriott Hotel of the Year, is just an hour north of Boston with easy access from I-95 and Manchester NH or Boston airports. The 161 guestrooms & suites blend historic elegance with 21st century convenience. Each guestroom has a water view and conveys the authentic New England sense of place for which the resort has earned its sterling reputation. Meetings, conferences and events appreciate the 10,000 sq. feet of flexible space including the original Grand Ballroom (a 4,000 sq. ft, accommodating 400 people) and the Treaty Boardroom. The hotel reopened in 2003 following a $30 million restoration that added the 10,000 sq ft Spa at Wentworth. Intimate restaurants with imaginative cuisine, indoor and outdoor pools, nearby ocean beach, fitness and business centers, WiFi and an unwavering commitment to guest service make Wentworth By the Sea one of the great resort hotels of NH, New England and the world. For information and reservations,www.wentworth.com or 888-252-6888