The 2009 European Hotel Design Awards Winners Recap

. November 06, 2009

november 4, 2009 - The European Hotel Design Awards took place last night and celebrated the best of hotel design and architecture across the continent. This 12th ceremony of its kind took place at the Hilton Park Lane and was hosted by journalist and TV presenter, Mariella Frostrup. The dinner and reception was attended by the industry's most influential professionals, all eager to congratulate the winners of these prestigious awards. This year saw the highest number of entries ever submitted, giving the judging panel a
difficult task choosing the eventual winners. Chairman of the judges, Jeremy Blake commented,

“The overall level of entries was once again of a high standard and covered a wide range of recently completed hotel projects across Europe. The hotel industry was well represented across all aspects of design and delivery, which all contributed to an engaging and positive day of judging."

The judging panel included Ahmed Akudi of Grohe; Stephanie Briggs of Malmaison; Freelance journalist, Guy Dit trich; Simon Ford of IHG; Richard Garland of Richmond Design; Celia Geyer of WATG; James Dilley of Jestico & Whiles; Tim Mutton of Blacksheep; Dexter Moren of Dexter Moren Architects; Khirstie Myles of Marriot t International; Michael Levie of CitizenM; Andrew Onraet of Von Essen Hotels; Gordon McKinnon of The Rezidor Hotel Group and Mat t Turner of Sleeper Magazine.

The European Hotel Design Awards are an integral part of The Sleep Event which also includes a two day highlevel conference with keynote speakers Chris Sanderson of The Future Laboratory and acclaimed designer, Marcel Wanders, alongside a stunning exhibition featuring the companies providing interiors for the leading hotels in Europe as well as the Sleepotel, a brand new feature area for 2009. The conference and exhibition begin today at the Business Design Centre, London.

ARCHITECTURE OF YEAR (RESTORATION/ EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING) - Sponsored by Purcell Miller Tritton

Malmaison Aberdeen - Malmaison & Hotel du Vin

ARCHITECTURE OF THE YEAR (CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING TO HOTEL USE)

Andel's Lodz - Jestico + Whiles

ARCHITECTURE OF THE YEAR (NEWBUILD)

New Building Hospes Maricel - Hospes Hotels

INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR (BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS) - Sponsored by Grohe Aurelio Hotel

Milnaric, Henry & Zervudachi

INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR (RESTAURANT) - Sponsored by Jonap Story Hotel

Koncept Stockholm

INTERIOR DESIGN OF THE YEAR (SPA, HEALTH & LEISURE FACILITIES) - Sponsored by Wallpaper Magazine

Copperhill Mountain Lodge - Koncept Stockholm