Independent Hotelier of the Year 2013
Following a full review by the Nomination Committee and subsequent vote by the hospitality industry, The Independent Hotel Show announced that the winner of the Independent Hotelier of the Year Award 2013, is Sir Terence & Lady Conran and Peter Pescott, Boundary Hotel, Shoreditch.
The award is for the individual who has ‘consistently helped change the landscape of the independent, luxury and boutique hotel sector; a pioneer with a reputation for pushing boundaries. Above all, the winner will be someone committed to the development of their team, the success of their establishment and the industry at large.’
The shortlist of nominees for the Independent Hotelier of the Year was:
Robin Hutson, Lime Wood & The Pig hotels, New Forest
Paul Milsom, Milsom Hotels
Andrew Stembridge, Chewton Glen & Cliveden House
Sir Terence & Lady Conran & Peter Prescott, Boundary Hotel, Shoreditch
Christoph Brooke, Hillbrooke Hotels
Charles & Edmund Inkin, The Gurnard’s Head, The Felin Fach Griffin, The Old Coastguard
Claire Randall, Lucknam Park, Nr Bath
Ruth and Ken Hunt, Combe House, Gittisham, Devon
Outstanding New Hotel of the Year 2013
The Independent Hotel Show also announced that the winner of the ‘Outstanding New
Hotel of the Year’ Award 2013, is The Pig, Brockenhurst.
The award is for the hotel that has only been operating for three years or less but has already demonstrated proven success with a track record for seizing opportunities – namely, ‘The Outstanding New Hotel of the year’. They will have an excellent reputation for quality and service, capturing the imagination and attention of the industry, public and media.
The shortlist of nominees for the Independent Hotelier of the Year
Robin Hutson, Lime Wood & The Pig hotels, New Forest
Paul Milsom, Milsom Hotels
Andrew Stembridge, Chewton Glen & Cliveden House
Sir Terence & Lady Conran & Peter Prescott, Boundary Hotel, Shoreditch
Christoph Brooke, Hillbrooke Hotels
Charles & Edmund Inkin, The Gurnard’s Head, The Felin Fach Griffin, The Old Coastguard
Claire Randall, Lucknam Park, Nr Bath
Ruth and Ken Hunt, Combe House, Gittisham, Devon
The shortlist of nominees for the Outstanding New Hotel
The Ampersand Hotel
Corinthia Hotel
Edgar House
ME Hotel
45 Park Lane
The Pig, Brockenhurst
South Place Hotel
The Wellesley