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Noble House Hotels & Resorts Expands SpaTerre Brand - Signature Spa to Open Three Additional Outlets in Florida

MIAMI, FL (November 4, 2004) – SpaTerre, the signature spa of Noble House Hotels & Resorts (www.noblehousehotels.com), has announced its expansion, with three additional outlets being created in Florida. Ocean Key Resort & Spa in Key West, Grove Isle Resort & Spa in Miami and The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores will each open a SpaTerre in early 2005, bringing the signature spa to nine of the 12 hotels in the Noble House collection.

“SpaTerre has become an integral element of the Noble House properties across the country,” said Dan Pierotti, corporate director of spa development and operations for Noble House Hotels & Resorts. “The expansion of the brand is a tribute to our guests’ appreciation for and continued enjoyment of the spa experience as a part of the Noble House lifestyle,” added Pierotti.

SpaTerre at Ocean Key Resort & Spa in Key West will open January 1, 2005, and feature six treatment rooms and a salon. The 2,550 square-foot boutique spa will feature a couples massage room, three individual massage rooms, a facial room and a wet room with Vichy shower. The Salon will offer two pedicure stations, two manicure stations and a makeup station.

Signature treatments will include the Tropical Essence Massage, Key Lime Margarita Pedicure, the Cucumber-Aloe Wrap and the Aussie Airbrush Tan. Treatment rooms are named after the ocean: Sand, Sun, Sea, Shell, Shore and Surf and feature Ofuro (Japanese soaking tubs) on balconies.

Décor features beaded chandeliers, white tile, mahogany flooring and wood-paneled walls. Fabrics are in cool whites and blues, reflecting the natural beauty of the water, just steps away.

SpaTerre will also feature a fitness center, with flat-screen televisions fixed on each piece of state-of-the-art cardio equipment.

Located at historic Zero Duval Street, Ocean Key Resort & Spa captures the character and charm of Old Town Key West. The hotel’s deluxe one and two-bedroom suites reflect the fun and funky feel of this island paradise. Enjoy bright Caribbean décors, fabulous Jacuzzi tubs, large private balconies, and amazing views of the Gulf of Mexico or Old Town. Enjoy one of Key West’s famous sunsets at Hot Tin Roof, the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant featuring “conch-fusion” cuisine, combining the best flavors of the tropics. The hotel was recently honored with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award and was named as one of Travel + Leisure’s “Top 500 Hotels in the World.”

For more information, call toll-free (800) 328-9815 or visit www.oceankey.com.

SpaTerre at Grove Isle Resort & Spa in Miami will open January 1, 2005 and feature seven treatment rooms and a salon. The two-story, 6,030 square-foot spa will feature a couples massage room, three individual massage rooms, two facial rooms, a wet room with Vichy shower, a private steam room and a “Zen” meditation room. The Salon will offer four hair stations, three pedicure stations, two manicure stations and a makeup station.

Additionally, SpaTerre will feature a Watsu pool with waterfall, a yoga platform and two outdoor massage areas, all set waterside on the tranquil bay that surrounds the resort.

Signature treatments will include the Tropical Essence Massage, Key Lime Margarita Pedicure, Watsu and the Aussie Airbrush Tan. Treatment rooms are named after the elements: Earth, Air, Water, Fire, Wood and Metal, and feature Asian porcelain tubs on wooden pedestals.

Décor is Asian-inspired, with lit sheared curtains, mahogany floors and metal and wood finishes throughout.

SpaTerre will also feature a fitness center, with flat-screen televisions fixed on each piece of state-of-the-art cardio equipment and his and her locker rooms with steam rooms.

In addition to these services, SpaTerre will also offer pre and post-cosmetic facial surgery care and treatment. Pre-surgery, guests will receive spa treatments preparing their skin and bodies for their upcoming procedures. Guests will recover from surgery at the Grove Isle Resort with in-room care from licensed nurses, and will receive post-operative spa treatments at SpaTerre, speeding up the healing process and ensuring longer-lasting success of the surgery’s results.

Nestled along the shores of Biscayne Bay, the private, gated Grove Isle Resort & Spa offers the privacy of an exclusive island set amidst the backdrop of South Miami’s Coconut Grove. The property offers 49 guestrooms, each with a private terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay. The hotel was recently named one of the “Top 50 Small Resorts in the United States” by the Zagat Hotel Guide and the restaurant, Baleen, is a South Florida favorite that has been heralded in Gourmet, Wine Spectator and Bon Appétit.

For more information, call toll free at (800) 88-GROVE or visit the website at www.groveisle.com.

SpaTerre at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores will open March 1, 2005, and feature five treatment rooms, a salon and a private steam room. The 2,500 square-foot boutique spa will feature a couples massage room, two individual massage rooms, a facial room and a wet room with Vichy shower. The Salon will offer two pedicure stations and two manicure stations.

Signature treatments will include the Tropical Essence Massage, Key Lime Margarita Pedicure, the Cucumber-Aloe Wrap and the Aussie Airbrush Tan. Treatment rooms are named after the ocean: Sand, Sea, Shell, Shore and Surf, and feature Asian porcelain tubs on wooden pedestals.

Décor features beaded chandeliers, white tile, mahogany flooring and wood-paneled walls. Fabrics are in cool whites and blues, reflecting the natural beauty of the beach, just steps away.

SpaTerre will also feature a fitness center, with flat-screen televisions fixed on each piece of state-of-the-art cardio equipment.

Located directly on the “World’s Most Famous Beach” with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway, The Shores Resort & Spa offers the ambience of a turn-of-the-century beach cottage with modern services and amenities. Following the completion of a multi-million dollar transformation in early 2005, the resort will be complete with new rooms, spa, restaurant and pool areas.

For more information, call toll free (800) 934-SHORES or visit. www.shoresresort.com.

ABOUT SPATERRE

SpaTerre, the signature spa brand of Noble House Hotels and Resorts is designed to incorporate the style and traditions of eastern and western cultures, while promoting health (body), peace (soul) and relaxation (spirit) through global, cross-cultural spa experiences. SpaTerre’s philosophy is grounded in the elements of nature: earth, water, air, wood and metal. The five senses are critical components of a SpaTerre experience. SpaTerre’s goal is to allow every guest to be blissfully detached from the everyday world, while remaining keenly sensitized to the spa’s harmonized and holistic surroundings.

ABOUT NOBLE HOUSE HOTELS AND RESORTS

Noble House Hotels and Resorts is a privately held real estate development company based in Seattle, Washington. The company owns and manages 12 boutique hotels and resorts located in seven states and spanning the four coastal corners of the U.S. Founded in 1980, the Noble House collection includes such renowned properties as The Adolphus in Dallas, Texas; Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys and The Edgewater in Seattle, Washington. For more information or to book reservations, visit the Noble House Hotels and Resorts website at www.noblehousehotels.com.