The 16th annual Scottish Hotel Awards gala dinner took place at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow on 28 April, hosted by Carol Smillie.
Over 450 guest attended the much anticipated event to celebrate the accomplishments of Scotland’s best hotels and hospitality professionals.
The 39 establishment awards winners included Dornoch Castle Hotel for Bar of the Year as well as Town Hotel of the Year, Crossbasket Caste for Fine Dining Hotel of the Year and the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa for Spa Hotel of the Year.
The evening concluded with the Grand Awards, presenting the Creme de la Creme of the Scottish Hospitality Industry. 3 Golf Laurels were awarded, rewarding exceptional achievements and innovation, to the Isle of Raasay Distillery, Dumfries House as well as Crieff Hydro, in celebration of their 150th anniversary.
This was followed by the Hotel Management Company of the Year, being awarded to ICMI. The Hotel Managers of the Year were for presented for Small Hotel to Jennifer Gracie of Skeabost House and for Large Hotel to Kristian Campbell at Crieff Hydro. The award for Independent Hoteliers went to Rachel & Calum Ross at Loch Melfort Hotel.
The evening concluded with the Fellowship for Contribution to the Scottish Hospitality Industry. This was awarded to Gordon McIntyre, associate dean of Hospitality and Tourism at City of Glasgow College.
2019 ScottishHotels of the Year
- B&B/Guest House of the Year
Craigmhor Lodge & Courtyard - Bar Dining Hotel of the Year
The George Hotel - Bar of the Year
Dornoch Castle Hotel - Boutique Hotel of the Year
Nira Caledonia - Brand Hotel of the Year
CitizenM Hotel - Breakfast of the Year
Glenfinnan House Hotel - Business Hotel of the Year
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton - Castle Hotel of the Year
Inverlochy Castle Hotel - City Hotel of the Year
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel - Coast Hotel of the Year
Bunchrew House Hotel - Conference Hotel of the Year
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood Spa and Golf Resort - Country House Hotel of the Year
Skeabost House Hotel - Country Sports Hotel of the Year
Hotel Eilean Iarmain - Events Hotel of the Year
Trump Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort - Exclusive use Venue of the Year
Borthwick Castle - Family Hotel of the Year
Crieff Hydro - Fine Dining Hotel of the Year
Crossbasket Castle - Golf Hotel of the Year
Links House at Royal Dornoch - Hotel Lodges
Lochside House Hotel - Informal Dining Restaurant of the Year
Kylesku Hotel - Informal Fine Dining Hotel of the Year
Toravaig House Hotel - Inn of the Year
The Townhead Hotel - Island Hotel of the Year
Duisdale House Hotel - Lochside Hotel of the Year
The Lake of Menteith Hotel - Luxury Brand Hotel of the Year
The Principal Edinburgh George Street - Luxury Business Hotel of the Year
Blythswood Square Hotel - Luxury City Hotel of the Year
Rocpool Reserve - Luxury Country House Hotel of the Year
Cromlix - Luxury Small Country Hotel of the Year
Toravaig House Hotel - Luxury Town Hotel of the Year
Links House at Royal Dornoch - Most Accessible Hotel
Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel - Outdoor Pursuits Hotel of the Year
Auchrannie Resort - Pet Friendly Hotel of the Year
Atholl Arms Hotel - Romantic Hotel of the Year
Ardanaiseig Hotel - Serviced Apartments of the Year
Destiny Scotland – Nelson Mandela Place - Small Country Hotel of the Year
Tongue Hotel - Spa of the Year
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh - Town Hotel of the Year
Dornoch Castle Hotel - Wedding Hotel of the Year
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