Manchester's Hotel Gotham is known for its opulent glamour - and now it has been hailed one of the most luxurious establishments in the world. For the King Street hotel, known for its 1930s banking theme, has just won big at the annual World Luxury Awards.
The five star hotel is based inside the landmark Art Deco former Midland Bank building known as the "King of King Street ". Since it first opened in April 2015 it has become known for its A-list clientele including the likes of Robbie Williams, Simon Cowell and Jennifer Hudson.
Now it has claimed the title of Best Luxury City Centre Hotel for the whole of North Europe at the glitzy awards ceremony, held at the Swandor Topkapi Palace in Antalya, Turkey.
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The hotel boasts 60 individually-designed bedrooms, starting from around £160 a night for standard rooms up to £1,000 for the most luxurious Gotham Suites and Inner Sanctum Suites at the heart of the hotel.
Now it has been recognised as one of the most luxurious hotels in Europe at the World Luxury Awards, which recognises hotels, spas, restaurants and travel establishments for "world-class service excellence".
It was the sixteenth event of its kind with more than 300 guests flew in from around the world to celebrate their awards. Hotel Gotham manager Mario Ovsenjak was there to collect the award and bring it back to Manchester this week.
He said: "I am absolutely delighted with the latest award for Hotel Gotham. It's our 20th prize, this time on the international stage.
"It comes at a time when the hospitality industry is still on a very slow and laborious road to recovery after the painful two years of Covid-19 related restrictions. This award is a testament to all the cast and crew of Hotel Gotham, who work tirelessly day in, day out to achieve the very best standards of service.
"In doing so, the Hotel Gotham team take enormous pride in achieving such great worldwide recognition. It is particularly gratifying to win such a prestigious award in our seventh year of operation.
"This award reaffirms that Manchester as a destination offers the highest standards of accommodation to UK and international travellers alike."
The hotel is also known for its Honey restaurant which is named among the best dining establishments in the AA guide. On the top floor is the private members bar Club Brass, which boasts outdoor terraces with spectacular views across Manchester.
Awards are presented on a country, regional, continent and global basis. Winners are selected by public vote online, providing true recognition that reflects the hard work and dedication exhibited by staff.
“The most coveted awards are the overall winners,” says Jana Stoman, Executive Manager of the World Luxury Awards. “Many factors play a part in determining the winner: brand, design, unique facilities and overall guest satisfaction as fed back via online reviews as well as what reflects in the votes received during the annual three week voting period.
"This year the focus was on outstanding environment, elegant design and international service excellence."
This year’s Global Hotel of the Year Award went to Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec, Canada, while the Global Spa of the Year Award went to AWAY Spa W Verbier in Switzerland.
Global Restaurant of the Year Award wen to M.B at The Ritz-Carlton Abama in Spain, and the Global Travel Establishment of the Year went to Princess Cruises.
World Luxury Awards director Michael Hunter-Smith added: "True luxury is not easily attained. It takes highly efficient and dedicated staff who are willing to go the extra mile and stop at nothing to ensure that every guest feels cared for and no challenge goes unresolved.
"This is the definition of luxury. It is what makes the winners shine.”
The award for Hotel Gotham comes amid exciting times for both the Manchester venue, and bosses' plans for UK expansion of the brand. There are plans for new Hotel Gothams in Bristol and Newcastle "at an advanced stage" while other key locations are actively being pursued.
In Manchester, November will also see the launch of underground events space Gilt Club, set in a hidden bank vault two floors beneath the King Street hotel.
Manager Mario added: "We are so pleased to recieved this recognition that we are still delivering the spirit, originality and joy of Hotel Gotham.
"We set out with lofty ambitions to be the sexiest hotel in Europe, and we are loving the journey."
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