INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW
LAURENCE BEERE
Laurence Beere started as a management
trainee at The Savoy Group. He later joined
Cliveden Ltd as general manager of their
London Townhouse and went on to be general
manager of The Royal Crescent Hotel in
Bath before becoming the group’s operations
director. For the last 15 years he and his wife
Helen have been owners of The Queensberry
Hotel and Olive Tree Restaurant in Bath.
ADAM ROWLEDGE
Starting his career at Hotel Du Vin in 2007,
Adam quickly reached management level. He
has been general manager of Georgian House
since 2015. Adam is a Guardian Member of
Hospitality Action, Chair of the Sussex Branch
of the Institute of Hospitality and a St Julian
Scholar.
CLAIRE RANDALL
During 19 years at Lucknam Park as
general manager and managing director,
Claire has brought change, innovation and
improved profitability without compromising
her passion for service excellence, along
with some great staff development success
stories. Claire is a St Julian Scholar committee
member, is on the board of Pride of Britain
Hotels and a Master Innholder.
The Outstanding New Hotel Award
celebrates an independent hotel that brings
dynamism and coveted ideas to the sector
and has been operating for no more than
three years. A game-changer with a unique
style, the hotel has influenced attitudes
within the sector, whilst providing exemplary
service and amazing guest experiences, as
well as demonstrating remarkable business
efficiency.
The shortlist:
ANOTHER PLACE, THE LAKE
Set in 18 acres of Lake District national park,
Another Place, The Lake is the first in a new hotel
collection with a relaxed, active and social ethos.
Right on the shores of Ullswater, the hotel is all
about getting outdoors, using the landscape,
trying something new, discovering and exploring.
Then coming back inside to relax and eat and
drink well. The hotel has 40 bedrooms, Swim
Club – which includes a swimming pool and
treatment rooms – a library and two restaurants.
PALÉ HALL
Palé Hall is a luxury country house hotel, a
destination for quiet retreat and culinary
indulgence featuring 18 individually designed
bedrooms and an acclaimed Three Rosette
restaurant. This historic Victorian mansion is
situated in the tranquil Dee Valley amidst an
idyllic woodland garden rolling down to the
banks of the river.
ARTIST RESIDENCE OXFORDSHIRE
Artist Residence Oxfordshire is an idyllic,
award-winning retreat in the heart of the
English countryside, providing all the comfort
and tranquillity expected of the most romantic
boutique hotel of 2018. Here you will find
honest, wholesome food and 8 beautiful
bedrooms designed in Charlotte and Justin
Salisbury’s signature eclectic style.
TITANIC HOTEL BELFAST
Situated in the heart of the Titanic Quarter,
the world’s most authentic Titanic hotel. The
transformation of the legendary Harland &
Wolff headquarters and spectacular Drawing
Offices is now complete. This unique hotel offers
an unforgettable experience for anyone visiting
Northern Ireland on business or for pleasure.
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THE MANDRAKE
Set in the centre of London’s West End and
inspired by the medicinal properties of the
plant after which it is named, The Mandrake
combines eclectic, vibrant interiors with
carefully curated artwork and intriguing
soundscapes. Housing 34 bedrooms, three
suites and a penthouse, the exceptional
accommodation is set across four floors
which rise from the striking central outdoor
courtyard.
ODDFELLOWS ON THE PARK
Oddfellows On The Park is a hotel with
character, charm and a little bit of Odd. Design
is important, service is crucial and playfulness
is a requirement. Located in Greater
Manchester, set within a Victorian mansion;
housing 22 bedrooms, restaurant, cocktail bar,
event spaces and a ‘salon de beaute’ fondly
named The Pigsty.
Established in 2012, the annual awards
celebrate hoteliers who have made a
significant and game-changing impact in the
industry, and hotels that radiate originality and
creativity.
Winners of this year’s awards will join the
influential Hall of Fame, occupied by hoteliers
including Jeremy Goring, Paul Bayliss MBE,
Kate Levin and Olga Polizzi, and leading
properties including Hotel Gotham, The
Laslett and No.15 Great Pulteney.
Nominations for both the Independent
Hotelier and Outstanding Hotel Awards were
welcomed via the Independent Hotel Show’s
website with judges shortlisting six nominees
for each category.