The Villegiature Awards created in 2003 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 2009 : Plaza Athénée (Dorchester Collection), Paris - France
Best Resort in Europe 2009 : Hospes Maricel, Majorca - Spain
Best charming hotel in Europe 2009 : Couvent des Minimes (Relais & Châteaux), Mane-en-Provence - France

2 0 0 9 N O M I N A T I O N S & WINNERS

The 2009 Villegiature Awards were remitted in Paris on October 19, 2009 at The Westin Paris hotel within the very famous "Salon Imperial"
in presence of major European diplomats, executive managers from leading European luxury hotels, famous architects, VIPs from the worlds of Arts, publishing companies and médias, our sponsors and partners.

For the 2009 V.A Awards ceremony photos, click here

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

The Villegiature Awards trophies are made by Ercuis & Raynaud

Best book on hotels published in Europe 2009 :
Louis Vuitton Publishing : « City Guide des Villes d'Europe"

Best hotel interactive communication in Europe 2009 :
Design Hotels, Berlin - Germany / www.designhotels.com by www.elsner-elsner.com

Best ambiance in a hotel in Europe 2009 :
Club Med - France

Best floral decoration in a hotel in Europe 2009:
Djordje Varda for The Ritz Paris- France A Leading Hotels of The world member

Best hotel interior design in Europe Europe 2009 :
Clontarf Castle Hotel, Dublin - Ireland

Best hotel architecture in Europe 2009:
The Regent Grand Hotel de Bordeaux - France

Best service in a hotel in Europe 2009:
Villa La Massa, Florence- Italy A Leading Hotels of The world member

Best restaurant in a hotel in Europe 2009:
La Côte Saint Jacques, Chef Jean-Michel Lorain, Joigny France
Relais & Châteaux

Best Bar in a hotel in Europe 2009:
The Shelbourne / Bar N° 27 (A Renaissance Hotel), Dublin - Ireland

Best Spa in a hotel in Europe 2009:
Monte Carlo Bay & Resort / Spa Cinq Mondes, Principauté de Monaco

Best bathroom in a hotel room in Europe 2009:
Château de Bagnols , Bagnols - France, Relais & Châteaux

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Grand Prix of the Best Island Hotels 2009:
Royal Palm Mauritius Beachcomber Hotels & A Leading Hotels of The world member

Grand Prix of the Best Charming hotel in Europe 2009 :
Couvent des Minimes, Mane-en-Provence - France -Relais & Châteaux

Grand Prix of the Best Resort in Europe 2009:
Hospes Maricel, Majorca - Spain

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel Europe 2009:
Plaza Athénée, Paris - France,

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

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