TripAdvisor recently announced the results of its annual Travelers' Choice Awards, voted by millions of genuine travelers worldwide on the very best of travel. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, family-owned and run, is proud to announce this year they have collected a total of 28 awards for several of its luxury properties. Among the list is London's five-star Hotel '41' as the 'Top Hotel in the UK,' and sister property, The Oyster Box, in Durban as the 'Top Hotel in South Africa.' 

Proving itself to be a benchmark of excellence in UK hospitality, Hotel '41' is an intimate private hideaway in the heart of London, comprised of 30 luxurious rooms and suites, exceptional levels of comfort, personal butlers, 24-hour room service, and passionate staff who outnumber guests two-to-one to ensure the highest standards. The chic black-and-white design of Hotel '41' is enriched by rich mahogany and exquisite furnishings. Guests are made to feel truly at home with round-the-clock dining and complimentary treats in the residents only Executive Lounge. 

By contrast to its monochromatic sister, The Oyster Box delivers the ultimate in colonial charm and style, overlooking Umhlanga's prestigious beachfront, the Indian Ocean, and the iconic lighthouse that defines the shoreline. The beloved five-star hotel marries 86 luxurious rooms and suites with an award-winning spa, two pristine pools, a range of exemplary dining options, and a beautiful rooftop bar. 

Both of these Red Carnation Hotels have always performed strongly in the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards with recognition year after year, including 'Best Luxury Hotel in the UK' for Hotel '41' and the No. 1 'Top 25 Hotels in South Africa'  for The Oyster Box  in 2016. This year Hotel '41' was also awarded No. 7 'Top Hotel in Europe' as well as the No. 20 'Top Hotel in the World,' among others. The Oyster Box also scooped a number of other accolades, including the No. 4 'Top Hotel in Africa' category.

Managing Director of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection Jonathan Raggett, said: 

“We are delighted that, year after year, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection continues to receive a number of accolades in the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards, and it is an honor to see Hotel '41' awarded the 'Top Hotel in the UK' and The Oyster Box voted the 'Top Hotel in South Africa.' 

"The transparency of online guest reviews is something that benefits everyone and allows us to continuously evolve as a business and ensure the delivery of excellence at every stage of our guests' experience. Our inspirational President and Founder Beatrice Tollman personally reads each and every customer comment, and she leads our drive to be better every day. Her innate sense of what it takes to make the guest experience truly exceptional and her outstanding eye for detail and design allow us to stand out from the competition, and these awards are testament to her passion for service and hospitality.”

Hayley Coleman, spokesperson for TripAdvisor, added, “These awards are based on feedback from actual guests over the past year, which is what makes them so prized within the industry, so to be named UK's top hotel, seventh in Europe, and 20th in the world is a fantastic achievement for Hotel '41.'” 

The multi award winning Red Carnation Hotel Collection comprises of 17 luxury hotels located in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Ireland, Geneva, South Africa, and USA. TripAdvisor recognized London properties: The Egerton House Hotel, The Chesterfield Mayfair,  The Milestone Hotel, and The Montague on the Gardens for their 'Excellence in Service and Luxury,' while in Ireland, the extensively renovated  Ashford Castle was awarded the No. 2 'Top Hotel' spot. The beautiful Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town was also recognized as a 'Top Hotel in South Africa' for 2017.

For more information about The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, visit us at www.redcarnation.com or email book@rchmail.com.

For more information about the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2017, please visit www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice. 

All 2017 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards won by The Red Carnation Hotel Collection: