Five-star Edinburgh hotel, The Chester Residence, is the only Scottish hotel to be shortlisted for 'Best Hotel' in the prestigious GQ Food and Drink Awards, 2016.

With thousands of entrants to the GQ Food and Drink Awards 2016, The Chester Residence is one of six UK hotels to be shortlisted in the 'Best Hotel' category. This nomination follows on from The Chester Residence's success at the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2016 where the team scooped three awards including second luxury hotel in the UK. The Chester Residence has won a total of 21 awards since opening in 2006.

The Chester Residence, located in Edinburgh's West End, comprises 23 luxurious townhouse apartments. Each apartment is individually designed with chic, contemporary decor and features the latest technology, security and amenities. Each apartment provides the benefits of serviced apartments, combined with the glamour of a five-star hotel.

Owner of The Chester Residence, Graham Wood, said: “We are excited to be flying the flag for Scotland in the prestigious 'Best Hotel' category at the GQ Food and Drink Awards 2016. Being nominated for coveted industry awards such as these is a credit to the hard work and dedication our team put in to deliver a first class service.”

The GQ Food and Drink Awards will be judged by a panel of experts with the winners announced in April.

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Notes to Editors:

The Chester Residence is an exclusive collection of 23 luxurious, five-star Georgian townhouse apartments in the heart of Edinburgh's stylish West End. Chic designer suites and personalised service with great attention to detail ensure that each guest has a truly memorable experience.

Recent awards:

• Shortlisted for 'Best Hotel' in the GQ Food and Drink Awards 2016.
• TripAdvisor's second-place luxury hotel in the UK, eleventh in Europe and 14th in the UK for Best Service in the Travellers' Choice Awards, 2016
• TripAdvisor's 'Certificate of Excellence 2015'
• TripAdvisor's 'No1 Luxury Hotel in the UK' and '7th Best Luxury Hotel in Europe' in the Travellers' Choice Awards, 2015
• TripAdvisor's 'Top Luxury Hotel in Europe and the UK' (third in the world) and 'Top Small Hotel in the UK' in the Travellers' Choice Awards, 2014
• TripAdvisor's 'Top Small Hotel in the UK' in the Travellers' Choice® Awards, 2013
• Seven individual accolades in the Scottish Hotel Awards 2013
• Scottish Hotel Awards 2011 Serviced Apartments of the Year

For more information please visit: www.chester-residence.com

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About GQ:

• GQ is the only magazine in Britain dedicated to bringing the very best in glamour, investigative journalism, comment, men's fashion, lifestyle and entertainment.
• The GQ Food and Drink Awards launched in 2015 and highlights the best bars, restaurants, chefs and hotels in the UK.
• Judges for the GQ Food and Drink Awards include leaders in the fields of food and drink, journalism, hospitality and interiors.