Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney has won a number of awards in 2014 including General Manager, Peter Tudehope has been recognised as HM Magazine's Australasian Hotelier of the Year. The hotel's critically acclaimed restaurant Bentley Restaurant + Bar was also recognized as Brent Savage was awarded Chef of the Year (Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2015) and Nick Hildebrandt Sommelier of the Year (Gourmet Traveller).

It has been a successful year for Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney and Bentley Restaurant + Bar winning a suite of awards in 2014 including Jeffrey Wong named as TAA Finance Leader of the Year, David Bayly named as HM Awards Sales & Marketing Associate of the year and Nick Hildebrandt claiming Gourmet Traveller's NSW Wine list of the year. Bentley Restaurant + Bar also retained their two chef hats.

Radisson Blu is pleased to congratulate two employees who have been recognized at the annual TAA Awards for Excellence. Two employees; David Bayly and Tara Gander were highly commended for their respective categories.

Radisson Blu General Manager Peter Tudehope was pleased with the commendations for Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney and for his team and mentioned “Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney being recognised by so many third parties for what I believe really drills down the 'Yes I Can!' service philosophy where all of our team are empowered to make a guest's stay memorable and unforgettable. The true testament is shown in guest feedback where Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney is ranked as #7 out of #182 hotels in Sydney in Trip Advisor.”

Mr. Tudehope went on to congratulate Bentley Restaurant + Bar, he said “The recent addition of Bentley Restaurant + Bar has only complimented the level of service and standards here at Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney. Bentley Restaurant + Bar is the only two-hatted hotel restaurant with Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt recognised as the best of the best in their respective fields only proves that Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney is a world class hotel and now a gourmet destination in itself.”

Full list of awards won by Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney and Bentley Restaurant + Bar

Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney Awards

NSW TAA Awards 2014 Finalists:
Alie Stuart - Hotel Industry Rising Star
Andrew Hecker - Human Resources Employee of the Year
Anu Pietilainen - Revenue Yield Manager of the Year
Claudia Lopez - Food Beverage Employee
Oswin Ribeiro - Chef of the Year
Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney Outstanding Achievement in Training
Bentley Restaurant + Bar, Metropolitan Restaurant of the Year
Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney, Deluxe Metropolitan Hotel of the Year

NSW TAA Award 2014 Highly Commended:
David Bayly - Public Relations Sales Marketing Employee of the Year
Tara Gander - Front of House Employee of the Year

NSW TAA Award 2014 Winners:
Jeffrey Wong - Finance Leader of the Year

HM Awards 2014 Finalist:
Tara Gander, Front Office Associate of the Year

HM Awards 2014 Winners:
David Bayly, Sales & Marketing Associate of the Year
Peter Tudehope, Australasian Hotelier of the Year

Sydney's Best High Tea - TimeOut Sydney
Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney

Bentley Restaurant + Bar Awards:
The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2015 Two Hats
Brent Savage was awarded Chef of the Year

Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards:
14th best restaurant in Australia
Nick Hildebrandt Sommelier of the Year

Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Awards 2015:
Bentley Restaurant + Bar 2 stars, 3 Wine Glasses.

Australian Wine List of the Year Awards:
Bentley was named Best Wine List in NSW

2014 Eat Drink Design Awards Finalist:
Bentley Restaurant & Bar – Pascale Gomes-McNabb

For further information, contact Alex Barnett, Marketing & Communications Manager, Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney on Tel: +61 2 8214 0149 or email: abarnett@radisson.com.

About Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney
Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney is an intimate, boutique style, five-star hotel housed within a stunning heritage listed building and features 336 guest rooms, 26 suites, the superb Bistro-Fax Restaurant & Bar, eight meeting rooms, 2 additional event venues and a Health Club & Spa. Located at 27 O'Connell Street in the centre of Sydney it offers easy access to major transport links, attractions and shopping precincts. Radisson Blu® is one of the world's leading hotel brands, a hallmark of vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality, characterized by a unique Yes I Can! service philosophy.