Business Wire -- Exceptional service is the mantra of living hotel legend Mr. John Q. Hammons. His employees consistently delivering on this commitment was recently recognized when nine out of 15 of the Embassy Suites Hotels brand’s Q1 2009 Spirit of Embassy Award recipients were from properties managed by John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts. Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (www.jqhhotels.com) is the nation’s leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites.