Honolulu, Hawaii — Ramada Plaza Waikiki at 1830 Ala Moana Blvd. today announced that it has been awarded "The Best of 2012" award by Ramada Worldwide, ranking it among the top properties of the brand's 900 hotel portfolio.

The hotel became eligible for the award after distinguishing itself as a leader amongst the brand, setting itself apart through outstanding performance in areas such as customer service, revenue generation and overall quality.

"It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Ramada Plaza Waikiki and its staff on this recognition of achievement," said Mark Young, Ramada brand senior vice president. "Their commitment to providing guests with exceptional service and extraordinary accommodations speaks to their dedication to the quality of their hotel and that of the greater Ramada brand."

The Ramada Plaza Waikiki is a 198-room hotel offering a restaurant, outdoor pool with sun deck, fitness center, meeting space, business center. Rooms feature 37" Flat Screen HD televisions with 56 cable channels along with free HBO, upgraded King or Double/Double bedding, hard wired internet access, mini-refrigerator, Iron and Ironing board, coffee maker and an in-room safe.

"This is a great honor for our hotel and a testament to the hard work and determination of our wonderful staff," said Roger Chang,the hotel's general manager.

Ramada Worldwide, is a member of the Wyndham Hotel Group family of lodging brands, is a global chain of nearly 900 midscale and upscale hotels featuring single, double and suite accommodations. Reservations and information are available by calling (800) 272-6232 or by visiting www.ramadaplazawaikiki.com.

All Ramada hotels are independently owned and operated except for certain international Ramada hotels which are managed through a joint venture partner. Ramada Worldwide is a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN). Ramada Plaza Waikiki is owned by China Airlines.

Reservations and information are available by calling (800) 272-6232 or by visiting www.ramada.com. Ramada hotels are independently owned and operated under franchise agreements with Ramada Worldwide, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN).