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Hotel d'Angleterre wins top spot at World Travel Awards
02/12/2008
Travel-industry accolades fall on Geneva's Hotel d'Angleterre as softly and frequently as the winter snows - it has just been named Switzerland's Leading Boutique Hotel in the prestigious World Travel Awards.
It's easy to guess at the reasons for such success. The hotel commands a sublime location on the Quai du Mont Blanc, directly opposite the graceful Jet d'Eau - the views across Lake Geneva and to the mountains beyond are simply breathtaking. It's at the heart of the bustling and terribly fashionable promenade, flanked by some of Europe's most chic boutiques, jewellers, watchmakers and cigar shops.
The inviting interior is a wonderful blend of old-world charm, impeccable service, lavish cosmopolitan decor, and 21st-century technology - small wonder it has such a loyal clientele ranging from top-ranking diplomats to Alpine adventurers, and from high-flying executives to carefree families. They all enjoy the effortless 5-star luxury, the discreet intimate atmosphere, and the care that's lavished on their children and pets.
Thirty-nine rooms and six suites offer a superb range of styles and furnishings, from the luxuriously opulent to the more informal and homey. The Windows restaurant boasts wonderful views over the lake and serves a broad range of gastronomic treats. These include the highly popular signature dishes of Head Chef Philippe Audonne, plus international favourites and more homey dishes to raise your spirits in the bitter midwinter.
Guests who want to enjoy relaxed conversation, vibrant live music and superb service, head for the Leopard Room bar. There they find dozens of aged malt whiskies, fine cognacs, and refreshing cocktails - and an atmosphere that prompted the Hideaway Guide to name it Hotel Bar of the Year.
The thing that never fails to impress guests is the quality and friendliness of the service. Nothing is too much trouble - at any hour of the day staff will create whatever meal takes a guest's fancy, take their dog for a walk by the lake, or do a hundred other little things to make them feel truly at home. Thoughtful touches and caring details include a choice of pillows, a welcome drink on arrival, complimentary wi-fi and a bar that offers imported hand-rolled cigars.
This dedication to impeccable service is explained by the fact that the hotel belongs to the Red Carnation Collection, whose guiding principle is "No request is too large, no detail is too small". By living up this promise Red Carnation Hotels regularly win more than their fair share of awards, plaudits and accolades.
For more information and reservations in North America call toll-free 1-877- 955-1515; in Europe call toll free 00 800 1698 8740. Email bookan@rchmail.com and visit http://www.dangleterrehotel.com. Call the hotel directly on + 41 (0) 22 906 5555.
2008: Named Switzerland's Leading Boutique Hotel by World Travel Awards
2007: Zagat: Voted One of the World's Top Hotels
2007: Windows Restaurant received toques and points
from the coveted Gault Millau
Condé Nast Travel 2004: cited the hotel as one of
"The World's Best Places to Stay"
Institutional Investor: "One of the Best Hotels of the World"
Departures Magazine 2004: One of the "Top 25 Boutique Hotels in Europe"
Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report 2005: " … luxuriously intimate … 45 room jewel (that) complements its enviable location with high standards of comfort and personal service … Housed in an historic structure, the boutique hotel encompasses a cosy library, admirable conservatory-style restaurant/café, and very chic bar-lounge done up in an African/British club motif"
