2008 Winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2008 HRS Hotel Excellence Awards! All of them have demonstrated excellence and innovation in the way they run their business.

EXCELLENCE IN MARKETING - in association with the British Hospitality Association

Winner: Hand Picked Hotels, Sevenoaks, Kent - view case study

2008 Finalists:

The Dorchester, Park Lane, London
The Dubrovnik, Bradford, Yorkshire
Fox and Hounds Hotel, Eggesford, Devon

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - in association with the Institute of Hospitality

Winner: The Bingham, Richmond, Surrey - view case study

2008 Finalists:

Ashburn Hotel, London
Umi Hotel, London

EXCELLENCE IN MEETINGS - in association with the Meetings Industry Association

Winner: The Cumberland, Marble Arch, London - view case study

2008 Finalists:

Cliveden House, Taplow, Berkshire
Q Hotel, The Chesford Grange, Kenilworth
The Bingham, Richmond, Surrey

EXCELLENCE THROUGH PEOPLE - GROUP HOTELS

Winner: InterContinental Park Lane, London - view case study

Highly Commended: Apex Hotel, Edinburgh

2008 Finalists:

Macdonald Ansty Hall Hotel, Coventry
NH Kensington, London
Radisson SAS Glasgow, Glasgow
Swissotel The Howard, London

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE - GROUP HOTELS

Winner: Radisson SAS Glasgow, Glasgow - view case study

2008 Finalists:

The Balmoral, Edinburgh
Macdonald Ansty Hall Hotel, Coventry

EXCELLENT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - GROUP HOTELS

Winner: Apex Hotel, Edinburgh - view case study

2008 Finalists:

Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, London
Radisson SAS Glasgow, Glasgow

EXCELLENCE THROUGH PEOPLE - INDEPENDENT HOTELS

Winner: Crown Spa Hotel, Scarborough, North Yorkshire - view case study

2008 Finalists:

Royal Toby Hotel, Rochdale, Lancashire
Scottish Apartment.com, Edinburgh

EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE - INDEPENDENT HOTELS

Winner: Fox & Hounds Hotel, Eggesford, Devon - view case study

2008 Finalists:

Cleveland Square Hotel, London
nitenite city hotel, Birmingham
Roomzzz, Leeds, West Yorkshire

EXCELLENT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - INDEPENDENT HOTELS

Winner: Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston, East Sussex - view case study

2008 Finalists:

Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston, East Sussex

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION

Winner: nitenite city hotel, Birmingham - view case study