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Best Western Great Britain has recognised the loyalty of its members by staging the Best Western Awards, supported by Taittinger.
The ceremony, which is part of the Annual Members Conference, took place on Tuesday 24th January at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales. Best Western presented 40 of its member hotels with bespoke plaques for a collective 755 years of loyalty to the brand, with 20 of the hotels awarded having 20 years of membership or more.
Rob Payne, CEO of Best Western GB said: “These awards are a moment for us to stop and recognise the excellence within our membership. Our 250+ independent hotels encompass a huge variety of types but they all have one thing in common; to provide personal experiences that delight our guests and it’s fantastic to recognise those that go above and beyond.
What makes Best Western stands out is that each and every hotel is able, and in fact encouraged, to keep its individuality and personality, giving us a collection of unique properties within the portfolio of brands – some of our members have been operating as independent family-run businesses for over 40 years!”
In addition to the plaques awarded to the 40 hotels with long membership, hotels were also awarded for outstanding customer service and contributions to local communities. A full list of results can be found below.
| Name | Winners |
| Jewel of the Year, sponsored by Knight Frank | Mihai – Tiberiu Georgescu, Best Western Ilford
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| Making a Difference Locally, sponsored by Best Western and Beacon Charitable Trust | Best Western Moores Central Hotel |
| Best Customer Experience, sponsored by Vision Support Services. | Small winner:
Best Western The Grange at Oborne Medium winner: Best Western Plus Milford Hotel Large winner: Best Western Plus Ullesthorpe Court Hotel & Golf Club |
| Best Western Hotel of the Year Award, sponsored by Mitre Linen | Small winner:
Best Western Greater London Hotel Medium Winner: Best Western Premier Mount Pleasant Hotel Large winner: Best Western Plus Knights Hill Hotel & Spa |
| Fans Favourite Award, sponsored by RBS | Winner:
Castle Green Hotel in Kendal, BW Premier Collection |
| Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by Fleurets | Winner:
Best Western Forest Hills Hotel |
| Rewards Insider Hotel Award, sponsored by Guestline | Winner:
Dean Court Hotel, BW Premier Collection |
Hotels awarded the plague for loyal membership
5 years of membership Best Western The Queens Hotel, Best Western Plus Windmill Village Hotel, Golf & Leisure Club, Best Western Deincourt Hotel, Best Western Forest Hills Hotel, Best Western Angel & Royal Hotel, Best Western Nottingham Derby, Best Western London Highbury, Best Western Beamish Hall Hotel, Best Western Plus Pinewood on Wilmslow, Best Western Old Mill Hotel & Leisure Club, Best Western Oaklands Hall Hotel, Best Western Palace Hotel & Casino, Best Western The Crianlarich Hotel and Best Western Passage House Hotel.
10 years of membership Best Western Plus Reading Moat House, Best Western Plus Stoke on Trent Moat House, Best Western Higher Trapp Country House Hotel, Best Western Kenwick Park Hotel, Best Western Glasgow City Hotel, Best Western West Grange Hotel, Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel and Best Western The Cromwell.
15 years of membership Best Western Corona, Best Western Burns Hotel, Best Western Carlton Hotel , Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel, Best Western Garfield House Hotel and the Best Western The Birch Hotel.
20 years of membership Best Western New Kent Hotel; Best Western Plus Manor House Hotel; Best Western Kings Manor Hotel; Best Western Hotel De Havelet; Best Western Crown Hotel; Best Western Mayfield House Hotel; Best Western Weston Hall Hotel and Best Western Frensham Pond Hotel.
30 years of membership Best Western The Jersey Arms, Best Western Compass Inn, Best Western Plus Old Tollgate Hotel and Restaurant, Best Western Westley Hotel, Best Western Plus Orton Hall Hotel & Spa and Best Western Queens Hotel.
35 years of membership Best Western Dower House Hotel & Spa, Best Western Aberavon Beach Hotel and Best Western Glenridding Hotel.
40 years of membership Blunsdon House Hotel, BW Premier Collection and Best Western Red Lion Hotel.
