Bath hotels sweep the board at prestigious hotel awards

This week at the Boutique Hotelier Awards which recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation in the boutique hotel industry, four Bath properties scooped awards including The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath which won Boutique Hotel of the Year 2023.  

Image: Montagu's Mews at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

This award celebrates a property that has demonstrated innovation and resilience across the last 12 months, working to improve facilities, retain and attract valuable staff and grow their businesses. The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa has seen a significant investment into its product across the past year, including a revamp of its top suites and the introduction of the new Montagu’s Mews, complete with heated outdoor terrace for weather-proof dining. 

Image: The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

The Bar at No.15 by Guesthouse in Bath was announced as the winner of the Best Boutique Hotel Bar. This distinction rewards a hotel that has made its in-house bar a destination for both guests and non-residents, providing creative cocktails or thoughtfully paired bar snacks. The Bar at No. 15 by Guesthouse is a celebration of the best of British spirits, liqueurs, shrubs, syrups, brews and bitters. Classic cocktails are found alongside inventive house creations and well thought out bar snacks. 

Image: Ed Fitzpatrick, General Manager, Homewood Hotel

Ed Fitzpatrick of Homewood Hotel & Spa in Bath was announced as the winner of the General Manager of the Year category. This accolade recognises a hotel head honcho who constantly inspires, motivates and encourages their team, while also remaining focused on the development and commercial success of the business. 

Image:  Jessica Grant-Sloyan, Director of Spa & Wellness, Lucknam Park

Finally, Jessica Grant-Sloyan, director of spa and wellness at Lucknam Park, was announced as the winner of the Wellbeing Champion category. This award recognises hotels which are putting the physical and mental wellbeing of their staff first, through new practices, educational tools and a general caring attitude. In her role as director of spa and wellness, Jessica has proven that she is committed to improving the physical and mental wellbeing of Lucknam Park’s spa team. Her efforts include restructuring the spa to allow for more breaks in between clients and regularly hosting compassion and mindfulness training workshops for the whole team. 

Kathryn Davis, MD, Visit West said: "This is an incredible result for the hotel sector in Bath and the surrounds, with 4 winners at the Boutique Hotelier awards. This demonstrates the quality of the experience for visitors, and the expertise in the local industry, providing inspiration for the next generation of hoteliers." 

The glittering ceremony saw close to 300 hoteliers from across the UK gather at the Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London to hear the much-anticipated results, representing properties from all over England.