The announcement of the grand winners for each category will be made in October in presence of renowned architects, designers, Chefs, Barmen and partners of the event: Technogym, SICIS Mosaics, Champagne Ayala, Ercuis & Raynaud, Fastbooking and Etihad Airways.
The jury of the Villegiature Awards, made up of 23 renowned journalists and foreign correspondents that cover the five continents announces today the 5 prestigious finalists that have been carefully selected from the nominees for the 2014 best hotels in Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East as well as the 5 best books dedicated to culinary and cocktail arts.
The announcement of the grand winners for each category will be made in October in presence of renowned architects, designers, Chefs, Barmen and partners of the event: Technogym, SICIS Mosaics, Champagne Ayala, Ercuis & Raynaud, Fastbooking and Etihad Airways.
Best book on culinary and cocktail arts
- “D’un Rocher a l’autre”, Chef Marcel Ravin – Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort – Editions de La Martiniere
- “Patisseries au fil du jour”, Chef Laurent Jeannin – Hotel Le Bristol Paris – Solar Editions
- “Jamais sans mon Kmion”, Martine Camillieri – Editions de l’Epure
- “La Bible des cocktails” – Editions Difford Guide & Marabout
- “Cocktails” – Editions Le Petit Larousse
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Asia
- Fuchun Resort, Fuyang, Hangzhou, Zhejiang – China
- Ritz-Carlton Tianjin – China
- Rock Star Hotel, Osaka – Japan
- Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang – Malaisia
- Sofitel So Bangkok – Thailand
- The Mulia, Mulia Resort, Mulia Villas, Nusa Dua, Bali – Indonesia
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Africa
- La Maison d’ete, Poste Lafayette – Mauritius
- Palais Namaskar, Marrakech – Morocco
- Sofitel Agadir Thalassa Sea & Spa, Agadir – Morocco
- Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah, Le Caire – Egypt
- The Residence, Zanzibar – Tanzania
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Middle East
- Hotel Albergo, Beirout – Lebanon
- City Seasons Hotel, Muscat – Sultanate of Oman
- Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi – UAE
- Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, Dubai – UAE
- The Saint Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi – UAE
Grand Prix of the Best Charming hotel in Europe
- Le Grand Hotel Cabourg MGallery Collection – France
- Hotel Belles Rives, Juan les Pins – France
- Le Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa L’Occitane, Mane en Provence – France
- Villa Baulieu, Rognes en Provence – France
- The 4Rooms, Porto – Portugal
Grand Prix of the Best Resort Europe
- Forte Village Resort, Sardaigne – Italy
- Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes – France
- Masseria San Domenico Spa, Thalasso & Golf, Savelletri di Fasano (Brindisi) – Italy
- Sofitel Golfe d’Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa, Corse – France
- Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, Tourrettes – France
Grand Prix of the Best Hotel in Europe
- Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam – The Netherlands
- Hotel Le Bristol Paris – France
- Lotte Hotel Moscow – Russia
- Le Royal Monceau, Raffles, Paris – France
- Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade, Lisbon – Portugal
Best hotel interactive communication in the world
- Domaine Saint Clair by Les Ateliers Apicius, Etretat – France
- Hotel B.Design & Spa by Les Ateliers Apicius, Paradou – France
- Hotel Hermitage Monte-Carlo – Monaco
- Le Mas Candille by IdealCom, Mougins – France
- Rock Star Hotel by teamLab Inc, Osaka – Japan
Best ambiance and image in a hotel in Europe
- Conservatorium Hotel, Amsterdam – The Netherlands
- Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes – France
- Le Chalet Zannier, Megeve – France
- Le Grand Hotel Cabourg MGallery Collection – France
- Masseria San Domenico Spa, Thalasso & Golf, Savelletri di Fasano (Brindisi) – Italy
- Villa Baulieu, Rognes en Provence – France
Best terrace in a hotel in Europe
- Hotel de la Cite MGallery Collection, Carcassonne – France
- InterContinental Marseille – France
- Monte-Carlo Beach (SBM), Roquebrune-Cap-Martin – France
- Sofitel Golfe d’Ajaccio Thalassa Sea & Spa, Corse – France
- Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port – France
Best floral arrangement in a hotel in Europe
- Four Seasons Baku, Floral Designer Bayram Nasrullayev – Azerbaijan
- Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, Floral Designer The Floral Boutique – The Netherlands
- Sofitel Lyon Bellecour, Floral Designer Amarylice – France
- Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port, Floral Designer Christophe Pinaud – France
Best interior design in a hotel in Europe
- Conservatorium Hotel, Designer Piero Lissoni, Amsterdam – The Netherlands
- L’Apogee Courchevel, Designers India Mahdavi & Joseph Dirand – France
- Le Couvent des Minimes Hotel & Spa L’Occitane, Designer Atelier Pascal Borde, Mane en Provence – France
- Hotel Radisson Blu, Designer Jean-Philippe Nuel, Nantes – France
- Park Hyatt Vienna, Designer FGStijl – Austria
- The 4Rooms, Designer Eduardo Souto de Moura, Porto – Portugal
Best service in a hotel in Europe
- Hotels with less than 80 rooms
- Auberge du Jeu de Paume, Chantilly – France
- Chateau Monfort, Milan – Italy
- Hotel Belles Rives, Juan les Pins – France
- Masseria San Domenico Spa, Thalasso & Golf, Savelletri di Fasano (Brindisi) – Italy
- Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature, Bornes de Aguiar – Portugal
Hotels with more than 80 rooms
- Corinthia Hotel, Budapest – Hungary
- Hotel Le Bristol Paris – France
- Hotel Villa Magna, Madrid – Spain
- Parco San Marco Lifestyle Beach Resort, Cima di Porlezza – Italy
- Sani Resort, Sani – Greece
- Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port – France
Best restaurant in a hotel in Europe
- Hotel La Citadelle MGallery Collection, Chef Christophe Dufosse, Metz – France
- Lotte Hotel Moscou, « Les Menus » Chef Pierre Gagnaire– Russia
- Les Pres d’Eugenie, Chef Michel Guerard – Eugenie les Bains – France
- Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, “Joel Robuchon Monte-Carlo” and “Yoshi” Chef Joel Robuchon – Monaco
- Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, “Bridges” Chef Joris Bijdendijk – The Netherlands
Best bar in a hotel in Europe
- Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris – France
- Grand Hotel Hessischer Hof, “Jimmy’s Bar” Chef Barman Andres Amador, Frankfurt– Germany
- Hotel Belles Rives, “Bar Fitzgerald”, Juan les Pins – France
- Hotel Le Bristol Paris, “Bar du Bristol” Chef Barman Maxime Hoerth – France
- Le Negresco, “Le Relais”, Nice – France
Best breakfast in a hotel in Europe
- Corinthia Hotel Budapest – Hungary
- Hostellerie La Cheneaudiere, Colroy La Roche – France
- Monte-Carlo Beach, Roquebrune Cap Martin – France
- Le Royal Monceau, Paris – France
- Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese – Italy
Best Spa in a hotel in Europe
- Hostellerie La Cheneaudiere, Colroy La Roche – France
- Masseria San Domenico Spa, Thalasso & Golf, Savelleti di Fasano (Brindisi) – Italy
- Pedras Salgadas Spa & Nature, Bornes de Aguiar – Portugal
- Terme di Saturnia Spa & Golf Resort, Saturnia – Italy
- Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, Tourrettes – France
Best bathroom in a hotel in Europe
- Hotels with less than 80 rooms
- Buddha-Bar Hotel Paris – France
- Domaine Saint Clair, Etretat – France
- Hostellerie La Cheneaudiere, Colroy La Roche – France
- Villa Baulieu, Rognes en Provence – France
Hotels with more than 80 rooms
- Hotel Scribe Paris Managed by Sofitel – France
- Park Hyatt Vienna – Austria
- Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection hotel, Paris – France
- Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe, Paris – France
- Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam – The Netherlands.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
