Hideaway Report 2009 Award Winners Revealed

  • January 20, 2009
Hideaway Report 2009 Award Winners Revealed
Andrew Harper notes, "Romaneira, among Portugal's great wine estates, now features one of the most magical new hotels in Europe. An exquisite setting high above the Douro River is complemented by a visually intriguing mixture of fine antiques and contemporary furniture in just 19 suites. The outstanding cuisine is under the supervision of Miguel Castro e Silva, one of the best chefs in Portugal, and the accompanying Romaneira wines are invariably superb. Service is perfectly calibrated, and staff members seem able to anticipate the merest whim. Romaneira is a place we will never forget."

In addition, 20 hotels and resorts around the world have been designated 2009 Grand Award winners by the Hideaway Report:

ADRIANA Hvar, Croatia HERMITAGE BAY Antigua
CA' SAGREDO Venice HOTEL NIMB Copenhagen, Denmark
CLAYOQUOT British Columbia, Canada
HOTEL PARTICULIER Paris
COCOA ISLAND Maldives
OWNER'S COTTAGE Franschhoek, South Africa
DUNTON HOT SPRINGS Colorado
PADASTE MANOR Estonia
FOUR SEASONS FLORENCE
PUCIC PALACE Dubrovnik, Croatia
GAIA Costa Rica QUILALEA Mozambique
GRAND HOTEL BORDEAUX Bordeaux
RESIDENCE DE HUE Vietnam
GREGANS CASTLE Ireland
SIX SENSES YAO NOI Thailand
HAYMARKET London, England
SIX SENSES HIDEAWAY ZIGHY BAY Oman

To be considered for the annual awards, a hotel must be relatively small and possess a strong individual personality. Properties are also required to have a relaxing atmosphere and demonstrate a consistent devotion to personal service.