" Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius "
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1915

The Villegiature Awards created in 2003 gather a voting Jury composed of 25 international press correspondents and journalists
from very famous medias covering all over the world.
They reward the best of the best hotels in Europe, in Asia and in Africa.

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Europe 2012 : Hôtel de Paris (SBM Hotels-Casinos) - Monte-Carlo
Grand of the Best Resort in Europe 2012 :
Hotel Bareiss, Baiersbronn-Mitteltal - Germany
Grand Prix of the Best charming hotel in Europe 2012 : Hôtel Belles Rives, Juan les Pins - France

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Asia in 2012 : Hyatt Regency Tokyo - Japan
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Africa in 2012 : Diamonds Star of the East, Zanzibar - Tanzania

The 2012 Villegiature Awards were remitted in Paris last November 5th, 2012
at L' Hotel du Collectionneur Arc de Triomphe Paris
in the distinguished presence of Madame Begum Taj, Ambassador of Tanzania, Madame Sophie Thévenoux, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco and Monsieur Jean-Jacques de Dardel, Ambassador of Switzerland, as well as many other diplomats, interior designers such as Inda Mahdavi or
Pierre Yves Rochon, hotels investors and owners, and of course many journalists.

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For the 2012 V.A Awards ceremony photos

For the winners and Nominees from 2003 to 2011, click here

The Villegiature Awards trophies are made by Ercuis & Raynaud

Winners 2011

Winners 2012 :

Best book on gastronomy 2012 :
Marabout Publishing : "Recettes et Secrets des Monastères" - Laurence and Gilles Laurendon

Best hotel interactive communication 2012 :
Lausanne Palace Spa (www.lausanne-palace.com) by www.apicius.com

Best ambiance in a hotel in Europe 2012 :
Hôtel Hermitage (SBM Hotels-Casinos) - Monte-Carlo

Best Terrace in a hotel in Europe 2012:
Hôtel Belles Rives, Juan les Pins - France

Best floral decoration in a hotel in Europe 2012 :
Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam / The Floral Boutique - The Netherlands

Best hotel interior design in Europe Europe 2012 :
Monte-Carlo Beach / India Mahdavi, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin - France

Best hotel architecture in Europe 2012:
Château Monfort Hotel, Milan - Italy

Best service in a hotel in Europe 2012:
Hôtel Plaza Athénée (Dorchester Collection), Paris - France

Best restaurant in a hotel in Europe 2012:
Hôtel Le Bristol / "Epicure" Chef Eric Fréchon (Oetker Collection), Paris - France

Best Bar in a hotel in Europe 2012:
Dukes London / Chef Barman Alessandro Palazzi - Great Britain

Best breakfast in a hotel in Europe 2012:
Hotel Bareiss, Baiersbronn-Mitteltal - Germany

Best Spa in a hotel in Europe 2012:
Mandarin Oriental Paris - France

Best bathroom in a hotel room in Europe 2012:
Domaine de Rochevilaine, Billiers - France


Grand Prix

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Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Asia 2012:
Hyatt Regency Tokyo - Japan

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Africa 2012:
Diamonds Star of the East, Zanzibar - Tanzania

Grand Prix of the Best Charming hotel in Europe 2012 :
Hôtel Belles Rives, Juan les Pins - France

Grand Prix of the Best Resort in Europe 2012 :
Hotel Bareiss, Baiersbronn-Mitteltal - Germany

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel Europe 2012:
Hôtel de Paris (SBM Hotels-Casinos) - Monte-Carlo

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For the winners and Nominees from 2003 to 2009, click here

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