The Ritz named Best Hotel in Europe 2016 at the annual Ultra Awards
May 24, 2016 – London
London, Tuesday 24th May 2016: The Ritz London was last night named Best Hotel in Europe 2016 at the 10th annual ULTRAs – Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards – dinner in London, as voted for by the readers of The Daily Telegraph’s Ultratravel magazine.
Upon receiving the prestigious award, The Ritz London’s General Manager Sal Gowili commented, “As a team, we are extremely proud and honoured to have been awarded the highest of accolades by Ultratravel’s discerning and well-travelled readers. In the hotel’s 110th anniversary year, this award is a recognition of our continued commitment to offering the very best levels of service to all of our guests”.
The Ritz was conceived by renowned hotelier César Ritz in 1906 and has become the byword for luxury, elegance, style and service. Today, the hotel boasts 136 rooms and suites, as well as the acclaimed Ritz Restaurant, Palm Court serving Afternoon Tea, The Rivoli Bar, and private dining rooms in the adjoining 18th-century William Kent House. Continuing to play host to Royalty, aristocracy and the stars of stage and screen throughout its distinguished history, The Ritz has deservedly taken its rightful place amongst the world’s great hotels.