COMO Hotels and Resorts Wins Conde Nast Traveler Awards

COMO Hotels and Resorts Wins Conde Nast Traveler Awards
The Halkin, internationally renowned as London's most elegant, exclusive and discreet hotel, was voted the 11th top 'Small Hotel' in Europe, and top of the list in London.

In the discreet district of Belgravia, close to Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge and Mayfair, The Halkin sets the benchmark for contemporary hotels around the world with uncompromising service and style.

It is also acclaimed for its signature restaurant Nahm £­ the first Thai restaurant in Europe to be awarded a Michelin Star, headed by celebrated Australian chef David Thompson.

Its Georgian-styled facade contains supremely contemporary and innovative interior design, with every detail of its 41 guest rooms tailored to meet the demanding needs of the most discerning travelers.

COMO's first private island resort, Parrot Cay, was meanwhile voted the 3rd top resort in the Atlantic Ocean.

The landmark retreat in the Turks and Caicos brings COMO¡¯s vision of privacy and stylish beach living to the northern Caribbean.

Parrot Cay is renowned for the COMO Shambhala Retreat, with regular courses led by world-renowned yoga teachers. Asian-based therapies range from Shiatsu to Ayurvedic detox programmes. An Ayurvedic doctor is also permanently stationed in Parrot Cay.

COMO Shambhala cuisine is meanwhile designed to maximise energy and wellbeing with the use of raw foods rich in living enzymes, vitamins and sea minerals. Its special menu avoids fats and dairy products, features little salt, and uses unprocessed honey in place of sweeteners.

The prestigious annual Cond¨¦ Nast Traveler : Readers¡¯ Choice Awards are compiled from readers¡¯ votes recognising the best the travel world has to offer among hotels and resorts, as well as airlines, tour operators, cruise lines, spas and destinations.

"We strive to offer discerning travelers a distinctive combination of style and indulgence," said COMO Hotels and Resorts founder, Ms Christina Ong.