2008 Hotel Award Winners

The Hotel of the Year Awards took place at the 2009 Annual Members’ Conference in Cardiff. Congratulations to the overall winner who was the Best Western Valley Hotel in Ironbridge.

Regional hotel winners were -

North West Region Winner
North East Region Winner
Central East Region Winner
Central West Region Winner
South East Region Winner
South West Region Winner
Scotland Winner

- Best Western Premier Leyland Hotel, Preston
- Best Western Dean Court Hotel, York
- Best Western Claydon Country House Hotel, Ipswich
- Best Western Valley Hotel, Ironbridge
- Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury
- Best Western The Cliffe Hotel, Bath
- Best Western Garfield House Hotel, Glasgow




Best Western Hotel of the Year 2008

Best Western

Valley Hotel

Best Western Valley Hotel

The Best Western Valley Hotel is a 3 star country house hotel set on the banks of the River Severn in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, surrounded by stunning award winning parkland, making it very favourable to bot ... More information >

  • High Speed Internet
  • Parking On Site
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • WIFI
  • Lift
  • Twenty Four Hour Service
  • Ground Floor Rooms
  • Hotel And Bedrooms All Completely Non Smoking
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Buildwas Road,
Ironbridge,
Shropshire,
TF8 7DW

Three Star Connoisseur hotels offer high standards of accommodation and a good range of facilities.3 starsHotels that are inspected by the AA for their level of service and facilities are reflected in the number of stars awarded.Hotel inspected by the Tourist Board (Visit Britain) for level of service and facilities. (Reflected in the number of stars awarded)The AA rosette is your guarantee that a hotel takes extra special pride in its cuisine.Gold CSR award from Green Tourism.


North West Region Winner

Best Western Premier

Leyland Hotel

Best Western Premier Leyland Hotel

Preston's premier and highest graded hotel, the Leyland is the ideal location when on business or leisure in the North West. Situated on Junction 28 of the M6, the hotel offers excellent refurbished facilities making it ... More information >

  • High Speed Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
  • Indoor Pool
  • Parking On Site
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • WIFI
  • No Lift
  • Twenty Four Hour Service
  • Ground Floor Rooms
  • Hotel And Bedrooms All Completely Non Smoking
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Leyland Way,
Preston,
Lancashire,
PR25 4JX

Four Star Connoisseur hotels offer exceptional service, excellent accommodation and a wide range of high quality facilities.4 starsHotels that are inspected by the AA for their level of service and facilities are reflected in the number of stars awarded.


North East Region Winner

Best Western

Dean Court Hotel

Best Western Dean Court Hotel

Standing in the shadow of York Minster, the Best Western Dean Court has, without doubt, the finest location of any hotel in the city. All major attractions and leading shops are but a short walk away. Award-winning resta ... More information >

  • High Speed Internet
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • WIFI
  • Lift
  • Twenty Four Hour Service
  • On Site Charged Parking
  • Hotel And Bedrooms All Completely Non Smoking
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Duncombe Place,
York,
North Yorkshire,
YO1 7EF

Four Star Connoisseur hotels offer exceptional service, excellent accommodation and a wide range of high quality facilities.4 starsHotels that are inspected by the AA for their level of service and facilities are reflected in the number of stars awarded.Hotel inspected by the Tourist Board (Visit Britain) for level of service and facilities. (Reflected in the number of stars awarded)The AA rosette is your guarantee that a hotel takes extra special pride in its cuisine.Bronze CSR award from Green Tourism.A Visit Britain award to those hotels that go that extra mile to make your stay a special one.


Central East Region Winner

Best Western

Claydon Country House Hotel

Best Western Claydon Country House Hotel

Conveniently situated off the A14 to the north west of Ipswich. 36 Air conditioned bedrooms and Country house charm combined with first class cuisine await you at this hotel. Small enough to ensure individual attention. ... More information >

  • High Speed Internet
  • Parking On Site
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • WIFI
  • No Lift
  • Twenty Four Hour Service
  • Ground Floor Rooms
  • Hotel And Bedrooms All Completely Non Smoking
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16-18 Ipswich Road,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP6 0AR

Three Star Connoisseur hotels offer high standards of accommodation and a good range of facilities.3 starsHotels that are inspected by the AA for their level of service and facilities are reflected in the number of stars awarded.The AA rosette is your guarantee that a hotel takes extra special pride in its cuisine.


Central West Region Winner

Best Western

Valley Hotel

Best Western Valley Hotel

The Best Western Valley Hotel is a 3 star country house hotel set on the banks of the River Severn in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, surrounded by stunning award winning parkland, making it very favourable to bot ... More information >

  • High Speed Internet
  • Parking On Site
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • WIFI
  • Lift
  • Twenty Four Hour Service
  • Ground Floor Rooms
  • Hotel And Bedrooms All Completely Non Smoking
View on map
Buildwas Road,
Ironbridge,
Shropshire,
TF8 7DW

Three Star Connoisseur hotels offer high standards of accommodation and a good range of facilities.3 starsHotels that are inspected by the AA for their level of service and facilities are reflected in the number of stars awarded.Hotel inspected by the Tourist Board (Visit Britain) for level of service and facilities. (Reflected in the number of stars awarded)The AA rosette is your guarantee that a hotel takes extra special pride in its cuisine.Gold CSR award from Green Tourism.


South East Region Winner

Best Western

Abbots Barton Hotel

Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel

Gothic style building, dating back to the 1830s, became a hotel in 1927 and since has served the needs of the historic city of Canterbury. Today the Best Western Abbots Barton Hotel has been tastefully, yet traditionally ... More information >

  • High Speed Internet
  • Parking On Site
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • WIFI
  • Lift
  • Twenty Four Hour Service
  • Pets Allowed
  • Ground Floor Rooms
  • Hotel And Bedrooms All Completely Non Smoking
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36 New Dover Road,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT1 3DU

Three Star Connoisseur hotels offer high standards of accommodation and a good range of facilities.3 starsHotels that are inspected by the AA for their level of service and facilities are reflected in the number of stars awarded.


South West Region Winner

Best Western

The Cliffe Hotel

Best Western The Cliffe Hotel

This elegant country house hotel offers peace and tranquility and is set in 3.5 acres of woodland with spectacular views over the Avon Valley. Individually appointed bedrooms (2 with four poster beds, another one with w ... More information >

  • High Speed Internet
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking On Site
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • WIFI
  • No Lift
  • Pets Allowed
  • Ground Floor Rooms
  • Hotel And Bedrooms All Completely Non Smoking
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Cliffe Drive, Crowe Hill,
Bath,
,
BA2 7FY

Three Star Connoisseur hotels offer high standards of accommodation and a good range of facilities.3 starsHotels that are inspected by the AA for their level of service and facilities are reflected in the number of stars awarded.The AA rosette is your guarantee that a hotel takes extra special pride in its cuisine.


Scotland Winner

Best Western

Garfield House Hotel

Best Western Garfield House Hotel

Situated close to the A80, this 45 bedroomed business hotel has been considerably extended. Public areas include comfortable lounges, two bars and one restaurant serving food all day. A range of executive rooms, extensiv ... More information >

  • High Speed Internet
  • Parking On Site
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • WIFI
  • No Lift
  • Twenty Four Hour Service
  • Pets Allowed
  • Ground Floor Rooms
  • Hotel And Bedrooms All Completely Non Smoking
View on map
Cumbernauld Road,
Glasgow,
Lanarkshire,
G33 6HW

Three Star Connoisseur hotels offer high standards of accommodation and a good range of facilities.3 starsHotels that are inspected by the AA for their level of service and facilities are reflected in the number of stars awarded.Hotel inspected by the Tourist Board (Visit Scotland) for level of service and facilities. (Reflected in the number of stars awarded)


The awards are based on AA inspections and AA awards (such as rosettes), QA inspections, customer service comments and electronic Guest Survey responses.

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