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Relais & Châteaux Trophies 2010: Rewarding Excellence
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Category: Worldwide - Exclusive experiences
- Rewards
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on Wednesday 18 November 2009
14 trophy-winning properties, 2 new Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux
In exclusive partnership with prestigious brands Relais & Châteaux has just revealed the list of the winners of the Relais & Châteaux trophies which are awarded every year in recognition of expertise and excellence in the art of hospitality and fine dining.
Welcome Trophy with Moët & Chandon
The art of receiving is one of the fundamental virtues of Relais & Châteaux. Ensuring your stay is unforgettable is always the priority in these properties on a human scale.
Kauri Cliffs
Kerikeri – New Zealand
Grand Chef Trophy with Taittinger
Amongst the Relais & Châteaux members, the contemporary elite of fine dining are grouped within the family of Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux. Passion, creativity, experience and expertise are the essential criteria for admission to the highly select circle of these Grands Chefs.
Maxime Deschamps
Hotel le Toiny Saint-Barthélemy – French West Indies
Davy Tissot
Villa Florentine Lyon -France
Rising Chef Trophy with All-Clad
We single out young chefs whose creativity, imagination and commitment earmark them as the future grand masters of fine dining around the world.
Vincent ARNOULD
Le Vieux Logis
Trémolat – France
Art de la Table Trophy with San Pellegrino
The arts of the table, atmosphere and decoration are all part of our philosophy of receiving well. They reflect the soul of our properties and express their personality.
Le Saint-James
Bouliac - France
Spa Trophy with Laurent Perrier
There are 5 categories of spa: Spas de Charme, Spas de Rêve, Thalassotherapy, Thermalism and Beauty.
The Mayflower Inn
Washington – Connecticut – United States
Woman of the year Trophy with Pommery
A disciplined approach to work organisation, exacting standards, the giving of themselves, a sense of welcome and a feeling for detail make these women the flagship ambassadresses of our family.
Mesdames Santini (mother and grandmother)
Dal Pescatore Santini
Canneto S/O (Lombardia) Italy
Passion Trophy with Hennessy
Launched in 2004, the Passion Trophy is awarded to Relais & Châteaux owners who know how to make your stay truly unique: harmonious setting, perfect service, remarkable style.
Iaccarino Family
Don Alfonso 1890
S. Agata Sui Due Golfi (Campania) - Italy
Corporate Trophy with Glenmorangie
Relais & Châteaux launched this trophy in 2005 to single out property owners who have distinguished themselves through their high-performance event facilities and the quality of the welcome afforded to business meetings or residential seminars.
Chewton Glen
New Milton (Hampshire) – United Kingdom
Lounge Trophy with Grand Marnier
With the Lounge Trophy, Relais & Châteaux pays tribute to the expertise of these friendly settings, a real invitation to tasting.
Schloss Seefels
Pörtschach (Kärnten/Wörthersee) - Austria
Environment Trophy with Orlane
This trophy is presented to properties which have shown tenacity, commitment, impressive initiatives and respect for the environment and the natural setting.
Hôtel Régis et Jacques Marcon
Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid (Haute-Loire) - France
Garden Trophy with Rozes
This trophy goes to properties which have succeeded in reconciling abundant nature, expertise in enhancing the horticultural heritage and respect for the original beauty of the landscapes.
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel
Cape Town (Western Cape) – South Africa
Innovation Trophy with Nespresso
To guarantee unique experiences and intense moments of discovery, each Relais & Châteaux must know how to reinvent itself and innovate.
Maison Troisgros
Roanne -France
Art de Vivre Trophy with Descamps
It is presented to a property whose guest rooms and bathrooms set themselves apart through the excellence of their products and services and their creativity.
Hotel Copernicus
Cracow - Poland
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