Arch Cape Inn admitted to prestigious industry association

Published 5:00 pm Sunday, May 31, 2009

The Arch Cape Inn and Retreat was recently admitted into Select Registry, Distinguished Inns of North America, the premier inn-keeping association in the United States and Canada.

Out of the thousands of inns in North America, only a few will be invited to join Select Registry this year. The Arch Cape Inn and Retreat joins more than 400 other exceptional properties that are already members of the Association.

Founded in 1972 as the Independent Innkeepers’ Association by Norman Simpson, “the Father of Country Inn travel in America,” Select Registry is an offshoot of Simpson’s popular and pioneering book, “Country Inns and Back Roads.” 

The name and logo of the organization were changed several years ago to reflect the group’s approach to marketing its selective and distinguished member properties. 

Member inns must meet the rigorous standards of a Quality Assurance program, and represent the most prestigious establishments of their type.

“The Arch Cape Inn and Retreat exemplifies the high quality and service championed by this Association,” said Select Registry Membership Director Carol Riggs. “Select Registry assures the traveler that each of its inns is regularly inspected – anonymously and with an overnight inspection that measures the quality of hospitality, as well as the physical plant. Our members share a high standard of excellence, and each of our country inns, luxury B&Bs, and unique small hotels has its own distinctive character.”

The owners of the Arch Cape Inn and Retreat are Stephen and Cynthia Malkowski.