Iconic hotels such as Chewton Glen, The Nare and Lympstone Manor have been named as the best in the business at the Condé Nast Johansens’ Awards for Excellence 2023.
The awards ceremony held at Kimpton Fitzroy London saw establishments from across the world honoured in a number of categories, coinciding with the celebration of four decades of Condé Nast Johansens.
The Swan at Streatley scooped the title of Best New or Recently Renovated Hotel, while the Treehouses at Chewton Glen were named Best for Romance.
Hotly contested Best for Service went to The Nare in Cornwall, while The Guardsman in London was awarded the prize for Best Afternoon Tea.
Charlotte Evans, group publishing director at Condé Nast Johansens said: “We are delighted to be celebrating the 40th anniversary of Johansens, bringing together a world-class selection of travel experiences. The fact that we have eleven returning establishments from our original list is testament to the quality and success of these businesses.”
Full list of UK winners below:
Best New or Recently Renovated Hotel
The Swan at Streatley, Berkshire
Best for Romance
Treehouses at Chewton Glen, Hampshire
Best Service
The Nare, Cornwall
Best House, Villa or Serviced Apartment
Spring Cottage at Cliveden House, Berkshire
Best Small & Exclusive Property
Hazel Bank Country House, Cumbria
Best Value Experience
The Eastbury & Spa, Dorset
Best Dining Experience
Lympstone Manor, Devon
Best Afternoon Tea
The Guardsman, London
Best Waterside Hotel (Riverside, Lakeside, Seaside)
Cary Arms & Spa, Devon
Best Urban Hotel (Town, City)
Kimpton Fitzroy London, London
Best Hotel Spa
Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa, Wiltshire
Best Destination Spa
Coworth Park, Berkshire
Best Countryside Hotel
Grantley Hall, North Yorkshire
Best for Families
Foxhills Club & Resort, Surrey
Best for Weddings, Parties and Celebrations
Deer Park Country House, Devon
Best Dog Friendly
Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa, West Sussex
Best Immersive Experience
The Grove, Hertfordshire
Best for Meetings and Conferences
Tewkesbury Park, Gloucestershire
Best for Green Practices & Sustainability
Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa, Wiltshire
Readers’ Award
Saunton Sands Hotel and Source Spa & Wellness, Devon
