Mobil Travel Guide, now in its 51st year as one of the oldest and most respected inspection and ratings system in the world, is pleased to announce its 2009 Four- and Five-Star Winners. Representing a landmark in the company's history, 2009 is the first year that international cities have been rated and received Star Awards, and the winners from Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macau are included. In November, Hong Kong and Macau were awarded with the most Mobil Five-Star rated hotels and spas for a given city in the history of the company.

This year's distinguished Five-Star winners in the US and Canada include 44 lodgings, 20 restaurants and 8 spas, while outstanding Four-Star winners span 137 lodgings, 159 restaurants and 95 spas. To help you plan your year in luxury travel, read on to discover the very best in hotels, restaurants and spas throughout North America. And for properties at every price point, we offer detailed descriptions of our Three-, Two- and One-Star winners here at MobilTravelGuide.com.