In a glittering global awards ceremony in London earlier this week, Corinthia Hotel London won Luxury Hotel & Spa of the Year award 2016 in the European category of the annual Luxury Travel Awards.

The individual country award is part of the Global Awards 2016 from Luxury Travel Guide. The judges were satisfied that Corinthia Hotel London met all the strict criteria in terms of innovation and design, rooms and facilities, gastronomic achievements, service excellence, use of technology, sustainable development and location. The Luxury Hotel Awards also recognises the hotel's connection with guests.

Collecting the award on the night from Corinthia Hotel London are (l to r): Mirko Cattini, Hotel Manager and Trevor Owen, Director of Sales & Marketing.

Corinthia Hotel London General Manager Thomas M Fischer remarked: “We are delighted that our hotel has been recognised for its delivery of outstanding service and amenities for our guests. We always strive for excellence.”

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About Corinthia Hotel London

Housed within a Victorian building, Corinthia Hotel London features 294 rooms, including 40 suites and 7 penthouses, offering sweeping views across London's most popular landmarks. Corinthia London provides unrivalled world-class luxury with superb ground floor offerings, including The Northall restaurant, serving the best in British produce throughout the day; modern Italian cuisine at Massimo Restaurant & Bar; and the musically-inspired Bassoon Bar. The new Garden Lounge offers all-day dining options in an al fresco David Collins Studio designed garden landscape, and a comprehensive cigar and spirits menu for late night entertaining.  Corinthia London is also home to the flagship ESPA Life at Corinthia, a next-generation spa housed across four floors, together with a hair salon by Daniel Galvin. The hotel boasts the largest room sizes in London, original restored Victorian columns and tall windows that let in swathes of natural light. Cutting-edge technology in rooms and meeting rooms allow for recording, mixing and broadcasting from dedicated media rooms. Corinthia London is a 21st-century grand hotel located in the heart of London, created by experts with a passion for craftsmanship and an understanding of world-class service. Corinthia London is the ninth of Corinthia Hotels' collection of five-star hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta.  For more information, visit corinthia.com/london or visit Twitter @corinthialondon or Instagram @corinthialondon