Some of the world's finest hotels crowned with Prix Villégiature Awards
Each year, the Prix Villégiature Awards crown the best hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Here is the list of winners for 2017. This year, the "Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Europe" goes to Hotel Eden in Rome, Italy.
A member of the prestigious "Dorchester Collection," Hotel Eden in Rome, designed by Bruno Moinard, has an enviable location in the Eternal City, a stone's throw from the Piazza di Spagna at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, and south of Villa Borghese. The luxury hotel also scooped a second prize, winning in the category for "Best terrace in city in a hotel in Europe."
France confirms its status as a major tourist destination, with wins in no less than 10 categories.
Prix Villégiature Awards 2017 winners list:
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Europe: Hotel Eden, Designer Bruno Moinard (Dorchester Collection), Rome, Italy
Grand Prix of the Best Resort in Europe: Sani Resort, Halkidiki, Greece
Grand Prix of the Best Charming Hotel in Europe: La Borde, Leugny, France
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Middle East: Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Africa: Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, Anse Boileau, Seychelles
Best hotel group in Europe: Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
Best hotel interactive communication in the world: L'Hôtel Particulier par Diadao, Arles, France
Best hotel creativity and ingenuity in Europe: Hôtel du Ministère, Designer François Champsaur, Paris, France
Best ambiance and image in a hotel in Europe: Hôtel Relais Saint Germain, Chef Yves Camdeborde, Paris, France
Best terrace in exterior in a hotel in Europe: ME Ibiza (Melia), Ibiza, Spain
Best terrace in city in a hotel in Europe: Hotel Eden, Designer Patrick Jouin (Dorchester Collection), Rome, Italy
Best interior design and architecture in a hotel in Europe: Pulitzer Amsterdam, Designer Jacu Strauss, Netherlands
Best service in a hotel of less than 80 rooms in Europe: L'Apogée (Oetker Collection), Courchevel, France
Best service in a hotel of more than 80 rooms in Europe: Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Netherlands
Best restaurant in a hotel in Europe: Hôtel & Spa du Castellet, Chef C. Bacquié, Le Castellet, France
Best bar in a hotel in Europe: Prince de Galles, (a Luxury Collection Hotel), Chef Barman F. Thireau, Paris
Best breakfast in a hotel in Europe: Hôtel Héritage, Bruges, Belgium
Best spa in a hotel in Europe: Nolinski Paris, Spa Nolinski by La Colline, (Evok Hôtels Collection), Paris
Best spa in a resort in Europe: Chenot Palace Health Wellness Hotel, Gabala - Azerbaijan
Best swimming pool in a hotel in Europe: Monte-Carlo Beach (Monte-Carlo SBM), Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Best bathroom in a hotel in Europe: La Réserve Hotel and Spa Paris (La Réserve) - France