South West hospitality and leisure businesses including The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa in Bath have been recognised by England’s official tourist board as among the nation’s best.
The five-star accommodation in the UNESCO World Heritage city fended off competition from Hotel Indigo Durham and The Langham hotel in London to be crowned Large Hotel of the Year at Visit England Awards for Excellence.
The 45-room grade I-listed building was among 19 national gold award winners honoured at a ceremony held at the Library of Birmingham last week (June 8).