Small is Iconic at AA Hospitality Awards
Iconic Luxury Hotels were named 2022-23 AA Small Hotel Group of the Year at AA Hospitality Awards’ glittering ceremony held at London’s Marriott Grosvenor House and hosted by Gabby Logan. These Awards are the AA’s ultimate accolade for hotels in the UK. Hotels receiving these Awards are recognised as being outstanding examples in their particular market.
Iconic Luxury Hotels has grown from one outstanding country house hotel, Chewton Glen Country House Hotel & Spa, into an intriguing collection of exceptional world-class hotels, including Cliveden House, one of England’s finest country estates, The Lygon Arms, a 14th century coaching inn in the Cotswolds, and two London hotels: 11 Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea and The Mayfair Townhouse overlooking Green Park and styled as an ‘imaginative home for the modern traveller’.
Commenting on the award Andrew Stembridge, Executive Director, Iconic Luxury Hotels said: “Although a decade in the making, Iconic Luxury Hotels as a hotel collection is a mere five years old. Therefore, I couldn’t be prouder to have collected the AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2022-23 award this evening, with many of my longstanding senior team by my side and in front of the ‘great and good’ of the hospitality industry.
"Although each of our individual properties is undoubtedly familiar with the recognition and prestige that comes with an array of accolades, this particular award is a significant milestone for us as a collective and testament to our 900 strong team, whose shared Iconic DNA ensures that we constantly deliver exceptional experiences for our guests and team alike. This award represents a wonderful recognition, which we are immensely grateful for”.
Iconic Luxury Hotels has grown steadily over the past years. Acquisitions have been made that strengthen the Collection and provide opportunities to elevate the guest experience based on a sound business model. Huge efforts have also been made to strengthen the team, provide opportunities and education for those starting their career in hospitality, and those who wish to further develop their career opportunities. Highly effective operational systems and constant improvements in technology underpin the delivery of hotel services to guests.