" 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 20 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 exotic islands and in Africa.

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Europe 2011 : Plaza Athénée Paris (Dorchester Collection) - France
Grand of the Best Resort in Europe 2011 :
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Bodrum - Turkey
Grand Prix of the Best charming hotel in Europe 2011 : Hotel Metropole Venise (Preferred Boutique), Italy

Grand Prix of the Best exotic Island Hotel in 2011 : Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort, Langkawi - Malaysia
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Africa in 2011 : Club Med Sinai Bay - Egypt

2 0 1 1: N O M I N A T I O N S

The 2011 Villegiature Awards have been remitted in Paris last November 14, 2011 at the Hotel Hilton Arc de Triomphe Paris
in the presence of H.E. Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Zainal, Ambassador of Malaysia to France and H.E. Francisco Seixas da Costa, Ambassador of Portugal to France, 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.

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For the 2011 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 :

Best book on hotels published in Europe 2011 :
Ed. Cherche midi : L'hôtel de la Ponche à Saint Tropez by Simone Duckstein

Best hotel interactive communication in Europe 2011 :
Le Mas Candille by www.apicius.com, Mougins - France www.lemascandille.com by www.apicius.com

Best ambiance in a hotel in Europe 2011 :
Bulgari Hotel Milano - Italy

Best Terrace in a hotel in Europe 2011:
Sofitel Villa Borghese - Italy


Best hotel interior design in Europe Europe 2011 :
Shangri-La Hotel Paris / Pierre-Yves Rochon - France

Best hotel architecture in Europe 2011:
Douro 41 / Joao Pedro Serodio, Raiva - Portugal

Best service in a hotel in Europe 2011:
The Connaught (Maybourne Hotel Group, Relais & Châteaux), London - Great Britain

Best restaurant in a hotel in Europe 2011:
Hostellerie les Gorges de Pennafort / Chef Philippe da Silva, Callas - France

Best Bar in a hotel in Europe 2011:
The Connaught, Mixologist Agostino Perrone : "The Coburg Bar" / Bar Manager Mark Jenner and "The Connaught Bar" / Bar Manager Frederic Tartas, London - Great Britain

Best breakfast in a hotel in Europe 2011:
Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port - France

Best Spa in a hotel in Europe 2011:
Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat (The Leading Hotels of the Worldà, St Jean Cap-Ferrat - France

Best bathroom in a hotel room in Europe 2011:
Baglioni Hotel London - Great-Britain


Grand Prix

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Grand Prix of the Best Island Hotels 2011:
Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort, Langkawi - Malaysia

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Africa 2011:
Club Med Sinai Bay - Egypt

Grand Prix of the Best Charming hotel in Europe 2011 :
Hotel Métropole Venise - Italy

Grand Prix of the Best Resort in Europe 2011:
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay - Turkey

Grand Prix of the Best Hotel Europe 2011:
Plaza Athénée Paris (Dorchester Collection) - France

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

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