The awards and accolades that have been received over the years by The Ritz London are a testament to the loyalty and the dedication of our staff . The recognition that winning these prestigious awards brings to The Ritz, can only serve to re-affirm our position as one of the finest hotels in the world today. We celebrate them with pride
and honour and we are thankful and appreciative to all those who made them possible.
Stephen Boxall
Managing Director, The Ritz London
Industry Commendations
- The Royal Warrant for Banqueting and Catering Services
Awarded by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2002, The Ritz became he first and only hotel
to be awarded at Royal Warrant
- The Soil Association
In 2002 The Ritz became the first hotel in the capital to offer diners certified organic meals
following its successful move to be licensed by the Soil Association, the UK's largest organic
certification body
- The UK Tea Council
Winner of the Tea Guild's Top London Afternoon Tea Award 2004-2005
Award of Excellence 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009
- The Westminster Society
2009 Biennial Award for Renovated Architecture in recognition of the restoration
of William Kent House
- Royal Institute of British Architects
In 2007 The Ritz was named Regional Winner of the RIBA Awards for the restoration
Of William Kent House
- Leading Hotels of the World
Leaders Club 2007
Silver Award for the 'Exceptional Welcome and Attention Extended to Guests'
Restaurant Guides - Awards and Classifications
- Wine Spectator 2009 and 2010
Annual Restaurant Awards - Award of Excellence
- TATLER Restaurant Guide 2010
The Ritz Restaurant – London’s Best Restaurants
- Michelin Guide 2009
The Ritz Restaurant - Five Coverts
- Automobile Association 2009
Two Rosettes - AA Restaurant Guide
- Zagat London Restaurants 2009
The Ritz Restaurant - Top Ratings
British Traditional Food, Service, Décor, Location and Romance
- TATLER Restaurant Guide 2009
- Are You Ready to Order
Best Dishes 0f 2008
Travel Industry Awards and Classifications
- TATLER Travel Guide 2010
Best Hotels in the World
- Conde Nast Traveller UK Gold List 2010
No 2 in Europe for Service
- Celebrated Living – American Airlines Platinum List 2010
No 2 Top European Hotels in the World
- Travel & Leisure USA – 2010
World’s Best Hotels
- Vanity Fair
Best List 2010 – Best Concierge
- World Luxury collections Australia 2010
No 12 – Best Hotels in the World
- Conde Nast Traveller UK Readers Travel Awards 2009
- Conde Nast Traveller US Gold List 2009
- Institutional Investor Top 100 Hotels in the World 2009
- The Daily Telegraph ULTRA Awards 2009
Finalist in the Best City Hotel category
- ES Magazine 2009
The Ultimate Beauty Guide – The Ritz Salon Best Treatment
- 1000 Ultimate Experiences 2009
Global Tea Tourism Award
- Winner’s Awards 2009
Michael Winner’s Best Hotel in the UK
- Luxury Travel Magazine (Australia) 2009
Gold List – Best Overseas Hotel
- The Knowledge – Timesonline
Top Tea Room - November 2008
- The Lady
Best Afternoon Tea in London – September 2008
- Sunday Times Travel Magazine Readers Awards 2008
Winner
- Caterersearch.com Web Awards 2008
Finalist
- British Airways ‘Highlife’ – Readers Awards 2008
Best London Hotel
- Travel & Leisure US – Top 500 Awards 2008
Top London Hotels
- TATLER Restaurant Guide 2008
Best London Restaurants
Industry Team Awards
- Bibenda International Wine Awards 2010
Best Sommelier – Simone Semprini
- Craft Guild of Chef’s Awards 2010
Young Chef Award Winner – Adam Smith
- Academy of Culinary Arts - Annual Awards of Excellence 2010
Kitchen Finalists – Adam Smith and Jarad McCarroll
Service Finalists - Rosario Cappiello and Devid Isabella
- CATEY Awards 2009
Best Front of House Team for the Ritz Restaurant
- Master of Culinary Arts 2009
James Holah – winner
- World Skills Competition 2009
Adam Smith – winner
- Restaurant L’Hotelerie
European Apprentice of the Year 2009
Adam Bowden – winner
- European Cuisine Trophy ‘Les Lauriers d’Or’
James Holah – winner
- British Culinary Federation
Young Chef of the Year 2009
Adam Smith - winner
- Bocuse D’Or 2009
UK Commis of the Year
Adam Smith – finalist
- Academy of Culinary Arts - Annual Awards of Excellence – Pastry 2009
Elina Tzirki – winner
- Hotel CATEY Awards 2008
Executive Chef John Williams – Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
- TATLER Restaurant Guide 2008
Best Front of House Team – The Ritz Restaurant
- World Wide Sommelier Association
Innovation in Profession 2008
Thomas Sorcinelli - winner
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