Hansar Samui was the proud winner of the “Best Culinary Boutique Hotel” category at this year's World Boutique Hotel Awards.  

Boutique hoteliers from around the globe gathered for the awards which were held at a glittering ceremony in London last week.  The awards were hosted by Kathryn Pretzel-Shiels of American Express, with the keynote speech by Edward Griffiths, the Deputy Master of the Royal Household at Buckingham Palace.

The World Boutique Hotels Awards are the only accolades dedicated exclusively to luxury boutique properties and as such, provide a global arena in which hotels can showcase their unique excellence.  The judges look for hotels are that undeniably and irrefutably unique.  A group of well-travelled judged, often with expertise in a field closely linked to the award category they review, visit each shortlisted hotel.  Elements of design, concept, dining, facilities, location and service and included in the review.  Great attention is also paid to the emotional journey a hotel offers along with the 'feel' of the hotel and other intangible factors that create the mafic of a boutique hotel experience.    

Indra Budiman, CEO of Hansar Hotels & Resorts was delighted to add this coveted award to the list of awards they have collected since opening in July 2010 and congratulated Executive Chef, Stephen Dion and his dedicated culinary team who made it possible.

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