Winners of the International Hotel Awards initially have to prove they are the best nationally before competing against other top scoring hotels from across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas, Arabia, Africa and the UK. Joining this highly competitive field for the first time this year are Peru and the Bahamas.

Among this year's winners is Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah who have been awarded 5* in the category of Resort Hotel for Ras Al Khaimah in the Arabia region Hotel Awards for 2014.

Andre Herrenschmidt, general manager Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah said “We are thrilled to be presented with this 5* award, in the resort category.  I believe that this award illustrates that our commitment to high levels of service and our beautiful hotel has now been recognised internationally”. 

Stuart Shield, president of the International Hotel Awards, says, “This is the fourth year of the International Hotel Awards. Its aim is to highlight excellence in the luxury hotel industry and praise the outstanding levels of service and style. The competition also boasts specialist categories to further spotlight the most outstanding spa, convention and golf hotels. Smaller luxury hotels are also featured as these specialise in delivering a more intimate environment for those seeking a quieter and more relaxing experience.

“With many five-star hotels offering an exemplary service on a 24-hour a day basis, we feel honoured to be able to highlight those that are making an art out of the process. They really do deserve recognition for all the effort they put into their business as well as their overall presentation and innovation.”

Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah is cradled by the Hajar Mountains, a championship golf course, white sandy beaches and the azure waters of the Arabian Sea.  The Hotel is a mere 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport and brings True Waldorf Service to one of the most alluring beach front locations in the Middle East.

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For further information visit www.ihotelawards.com or call Paul Wright, director of operations, on +44 (0)1245 250981

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