" Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius "
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1915
The Villegiature Awards gather a Jury composed of 20 major journalists from very famous medias as well as 3 Directors of well-known prestigious hotels in Europe. They reward the best of the best hotels in Europe, and the best medias promoting exceptional destinations.

Best Hotel in Europe 2007 : Hotel Eden, Rome – Italie / Leading Hotel of The World
Best Resort in Europe 2007 : Villa d’Este, Cernobbio – Italie / Leading Hotel of The World
Best Charming Hotel in Europe 2007 : Pand Hotel, Bruges – Belgique / Small Luxury Hotels

The 2007 Awards were remitted in Paris last October 22, 2007 at the PARK HYATT PARIS VENDOME Hotel in presence of major european diplomats, executive managers from leading european luxury hotels, famous architects and VIPs from the worlds of Arts, publishing companies and médias.
Each 2007 winner received from the Raynaud porcelaine the official trophy, a grand bottle of Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 1999 as well as a Bollinger champagne bucket in solid silver and an Emilio Robba floral sculpture.  Elite Rent-a-Car and the V.A organisation gave to the Director of Hotel Eden in Rome and winner of the Best hotel in Europe award the keys of a Bentley car GT Cabriolet.


For the 2007 V.A Awards ceremony photos, click here

The Villegiature Awards trophies are made by Ercuis & Raynaud

Winners 2007 :

Best book on hotels published in Europe 2007 :
teNeues : « Luxury Hotels Top of the World »

Best hotel interactive communication in Europe 2007 :
Hôtel Les Ottomans, Istanbul – Turquie

Best hotel graphic design concept in Europe 2007 :
La Perla, Corvara in Badia - Italie

Best floral decoration in a hotel in Europe 2007 :
Plaza Athénée, Paris – France / Dorchester Collection

Best hotel interior design in Europe Europe 2007 :
Hotel Stary, Cracovie – Pologne / Likus Hotels & Restaurants

Best hotel architecture in Europe 2007:
Marqués de Riscal, Elciego – Espagne / Starwood Hotels & Resorts

Best service in a hotel in Europe 2007:
Majestic Barrière, Cannes – France / Lucien Barrière Hôtels & Casinos

Best restaurant in a hotel in Europe 2007:
Château Les Crayères, Chef Didier Elena, Reims – France / Relais & Châteaux

Best Bar in a hotel in Europe 2007:
Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Chef Barman Yann Daniel, Paris – France / Hyatt

Best Spa in a hotel in Europe 2007:
Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz – France / The Leading Hotels of the World

Best innovation in a hotel management in Europe 2007:
Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan – Italie / Dorchester Collection

Grand Prix of the Best Charming hotel in Europe 2007 :
Pand Hotel, Bruges – Belgique / Small Luxury Hotels

Grand Prix of the Best Resort in Europe 2007:
Villa d’Este, Cernobbio – Italie / Villa d’Este Hotels

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel Europe 2007:
Hotel Eden, Rome – Italie / The Leading Hotels of the World
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