The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in Southern California is proud to announce that they have received the prestigious Mobil Four-Star Award for the 10th consecutive year. The Four-Star rating will be indicated with the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines` listing in the 2002 Mobil Travel Guide

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Only two percent of the estimated 22,000 North American lodgings and restaurants reviewed by Mobil Travel Guide attain the Four-Star level of excellence, which are identified as outstanding and worth a special trip. To obtain the Four-Star designation, the property must provide excellence in service, attention to detail and outstanding accommodations.

Mobil Travel Guide differentiates itself from other travel award programs through its ratings committee—an independent network of national culinary and hospitality experts—which anonymously evaluates lodgings and restaurants from the traveler`s or diner`s point of view. Even more important, the committee`s review standards are revised as necessary to reflect the changing tastes and expectations of travelers.

“The team members of the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines are honored to reach this milestone—a decade of Mobil Four-Star Award service excellence to our guests,” said Stephen Gold, hotel general manager. “We hope by providing an unrivaled standard of luxury, relaxation and personal service in a spectacular Southern California location, guests who stay with us for business or pleasure will continue to remember the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines for their future travel plans and become our loyal customer for life.”

Overlooking the championship Torrey Pines Golf Course with the Pacific Ocean on the horizon, the 394-room Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is located just 15 miles north of downtown San Diego and minutes from the upscale restaurants and shops of La Jolla and Del Mar. This full-service resort features 18,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, fitness center, jogging trails along the Torrey Pines State Reserve, three lighted tennis courts, putting green, 24-hour room service, a fine dining restaurant and lounge.

In the early Summer of 2002, the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is destined to become the premiere venue for outdoor meetings, receptions and weddings in San Diego. The hotel will debut a new 6,200 square foot Fairway Pavilion and the Fairway Gardens—a complementary 7,500 square foot setting of uniquely landscaped formal gardens.

The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is located at 10950 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037. For more information or reservations, contact your professional travel agent or meeting planner, call the hotel directly at (858)-558-1500 or visit the hotel`s website at www.hilton.com.

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