Our Awards

Inner Circle Award:
This tribute is made by Association Meeting readers, who voted the top Convention and Visitors bureaus as the best to have serviced their meetings and conventions in the past 12 months. Criteria is based upon service of sales and convention services staff, support and responsiveness.

Top Pick – Meeting News “Planners’ Choice”: 
The “Planners’ Choice” Top Picks Award is given through Meeting News, recognized Branson upon their expertise of the convention bureau staff, quality and number of services provided, services timely response and follow-up to any questions or problems and their aid with community initiatives.

Pinnacle Awards:
The Pinnacle Award, given through Successful Meeting Magazines, recognized Branson as chosen and reviewed by meeting planners for their commitment to hospitality excellence.  The Pinnacle Awards significance lies in the first-hand feedback from meeting planners who have shared their experiences with the publication.  Rated on a ten-point scale in four different areas, the entire staff earned the award for going above and beyond to impress the clientele of meeting event, convention and incentive planners with an unwavering commitment to hospitality and services. 

Chateau On The Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center In Branson
Captures Prestigious “Pinnacle Award” 

BRANSON, MO (June 2009) – Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center in Branson, Missouri, has captured the prestigious “Pinnacle Award” from Successful Meetings magazine. A plaque commemorating the award will bepresented to Stephen Marshall, vice president and general manager of the AAA Four-Diamond resort, which stands on a beautiful Ozark mountaintop overlooking scenic Table Rock Lake. The 301-room resort boasts one of the largest convention centers in Southwest Missouri, with 43,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, and the ability to host groups from 10 to 3,000. 

Considered one of the most prestigious awards in the meetings industry, the “Pinnacle Award” is given only to those hotels and resorts that represent the highest standards of excellence. The award is determined by votes from corporate and association meeting planners. Selections were based on: overall service, meeting rooms and equipment, recreation facilities, quality of food and beverage, exhibit space, accessibility and social consciousness. The hotel and resort recipients of the award will be featured in the August 2009 issue of the magazine. 

“Consistently receiving honors like this recognizes that Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center is an outstanding choice for meetings, incentive groups and conventions,” said Marshall. “Not only does the resort have a beautiful mountaintop and lakefront setting, exceptional on-site offerings, and a great location near all of the diverse entertainment options of Branson, but we are consistently recognized for providing exceptional service too.” 

Boasting an impressive 10-story sky-lit atrium that features meandering streams brimming with colorful Koi fish, the resort provides breathtaking vistas of the lake, lush gardens, and surrounding mountains. Its 301 spacious guest rooms and suites feature cherry wood beds, down comforters, tiled stone baths, dual-line telephones with data port, WiFi access (at a nominal fee), iron and ironing board, coffee maker, in-room movies and music (at a nominal fee), and in-room safes. 

Recreational options at the resort include the impressive 14,000-square-foot Spa Chateau. The full-service European-style spa, which opened in 2006, features 10 luxurious treatment rooms; customized body treatments; a soothing Infinity Tub that is filled from the ceiling; a decadent Roman Bath situated beneath a waterfall overlooking Table Rock Lake; a lake-view Movement Therapy Studio for Yoga; and a unique Barber Spa. 

The resort’s Chateau on the Lake Marina, open most of the year, offers more water sports activities than any other resort in the Midwest. Offerings at the full-service marina include an array of watercraft rentals, which includes ski boats, fishing boats, waverunners, catamarans, paddle boats, sea kayaks, and canoes. Parasailing, guided fishing excursions, scuba diving, and snorkeling are among the many other available options. With 850 miles of pristine shoreline and 80 miles of crystal blue water, Table Rock Lake is a perfect water playground for groups. 

Additional recreational offerings at Chateau on the Lake include a 24-hour fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, a year-round indoor pool, an outdoor (seasonal) pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, nature and biking trails, the 54-seat Sassafras Movie Theater, Crawdaddies Kids Club, and full-service concierge. Golf at six area courses, which includes two of Missouri’s finest, also is available to groups and guests. 

The resort’s dining options include the award-winning Chateau Grille, which features a stunning view of Table Rock Lake and is known for its elegant presentation and exceptional cuisine. Casual fare options include: the 9th Street Italian Deli, serving bistro-style sandwiches, hand-made pizza, and “to go” box lunches; the Atrium Café & Wine Bar, located in the lobby beside an indoor waterfall and stream; and The Sweet Shoppe, offering hand-dipped ice cream, baked goods, candies, and specialty coffees.  

Known as the “Live Music Show Capital of America,” Branson features a wealth of offerings that appeal to groups, which includes more than 100 live shows per day and a variety of impressive attractions. Among the offerings is the acclaimed Titanic: The World's Largest Interactive Titanic Museum & Exhibition. The new $420-million Branson Landing in historic downtown features festivals, musical events, a variety of new waterfront dining options, and more than 400,000 sq. ft. of national brand-name shops, galleries and specialty gift shops. Other Branson offerings include Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater Complex, and Silver Dollar City.  

Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center is owned and managed by Springfield, Missouri-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts. For more information on the resort, call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161, or visit www.ChateauOnTheLake.com .