DESIGN-LED HOTEL AND HILTON FLAGSHIP RECEIVES HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD FOR ITS SUSTAINED COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN THE INTERNATIONAL LUXURY HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Hilton London Bankside has achieved the position of the UK’s Luxury City Hotel in the 2021 World Luxury Hotel Awards during the gala ceremony hosted at the Trou aux Biches Beachcomber Golf Resort & Spa in Mauritius on the 9th October 2021.
The design-led and Hilton flagship hotel received the highly acclaimed award for its sustained commitment to excellence in hoteliering and outstanding achievement in the international luxury hospitality industry.
The World Luxury Awards recognise establishments for world-class service excellence. Awards are presented on a country, regional, continent and global bases. Winners are selected by public vote online, providing authentic recognition that acknowledges and celebrates the hard work and dedication exhibited by staff.
This award is testament to the Hilton London Bankside’s ongoing commitment to provide an exceptional guest experience, whilst recognising the hard work and determination at all its staff members, especially as the hotel navigated the Covid 19 pandemic.
This latest accolade is an impressive addition to the hotel’s portfolio of awards. It has been named the Winner of Hotel of the Year Group at The Cateys Awards (2020), Modern Hotel of the Year England at the Travel and Hospitality Awards (2019), Best Conference Venue – 650 to 1250 Theatre Style at the Conference Awards (2019), Best Small Meeting Room at the CHS Awards (2019), Best London Event Venue – under 1,000 attendees at the London Venue Awards (2018), Europe’s Leading Business Hotel at the World Travel Awards (2018) and Europe’s Leading MICE Hotel at the World Travel Awards (2018).
James Clarke, General Manager at the Hilton London Bankside, says: “After a challenging time for all those operating in the hospitality industry, we are thrilled to have been named the UK’s Luxury City Hotel in the prestigious 2021 World Luxury Awards. Thanks to the hard work and determination of our team and despite difficult circumstances, Hilton London Bankside has been recognised for achieving high standards of guest service and it is an honour to receive this accolade.”
Situated in the vibrant cultural hub of London’s Bankside, moments from iconic London attractions, including the Tate Modern, The Shard, Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, and that foodie favourite, Borough Market, the hotel’s prime location offers guests an incredible base to stay and explore the capital.
The hotel has 292 modern guest rooms, including 25 bespoke Suites and one beautiful Penthouse Apartment, which has its own private terrace and views of London. There are 11 flexible meeting rooms and Bankside’s largest Ballroom. The hotel also houses OXBO Bankside, a 168-cover restaurant serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, and The Distillery Bankside, which offers a wide range of drinks including over 100 gins, which can be enjoyed in its outdoor terrace during the summer months.