Moscow’s Lotte Hotel named best in Europe by Prix Villégiature Awards

The winners of the 2014 Prix Villégiature Awards, which honor the world's best hotels in 20 different categories, were recently announced in Paris. French hotels dominated the competition this year, claiming the awards in 12 out of 17 eligible categories, although the grand prize for best hotel in Europe went to a Russian property.
The Buddha Bar in Paris was honored for its bar as well as for its bathrooms (among hotels with less than 80 rooms). Also a winner in two categories, the Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in Antibes, which celebrates its centenary this year, earned the grand prize for best resort in Europe and the award for "best hotel ambiance."
The Lotte Hotel in Moscow received the grand prize for best hotel in Europe in addition to the award for best hotel restaurant on the continent. In the Middle East, the grand prize for best hotel went to the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. The Fuchun Resort in China and the Palais Namaskar in Morocco claimed the title in Asia and Africa respectively.
Hotel Bar in Europe: Buddha Bar, Le Qu4tre - Head Bartender Remy Rodriguez, Paris - France
Grand Prize for Best Hotel in Europe: Lotte Hotel, Moscow - Russia
Grand Prize for Best Resort in Europe: Hôtel du Cap Eden Roc, Antibes - France
Grand Prize for Best Hotel in the Middle East: Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Abu Dhabi - UAE
Grand Prize for Best Charming Hotel in Europe: Villa Baulieu, Rognes en Provence - France
Grand Prize for Best Hotel in Asia: Fuchun Resort, Fuyang Hangzhou Zhejiang - China
Grand Prize for Best Hotel in Africa: Palais Namaskar, Marrakesh - Morocco
Best Bathrooms (Hotel with over 80 rooms): Prince de Galles (Luxury Collection), Paris - France
Best Bathrooms (Hotel with less than 80 rooms): Buddha Bar Hotel, Paris - France
Best Hotel Spa in Europe: Hostellerie La Cheneaudiere, Colroy-La-Roche - France
Best Hotel terrace in Europe: Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port, Marseille - France
Best Hotel Restaurant in Europe: Lotte Hotel Moscou Restaurant - Les Menus - Chef Pierre Gagnaire, Moscow  - Russia
Best Hotel Breakfast: Le Royal Monceau Raffles, Paris - France
Best Service (Hotel with over 80 rooms): Masseria San Domenico Thalasso Golf, San Domenico - Italy
Best Service (Hotel with less than 80 rooms): Hôtel Le Bristol, Paris - France
Best Hotel Floral Arrangement in Europe: Four Seasons Baku - Designer: Bayram Nasrullayev, Baku - Azerbaijan
Best Hotel Ambiance in Europe: Hotel du Cap Eden Roc, Antibes - France
Best Interior Design of a Hotel in Europe: Conservatorium Hotel, Interior Architect: Piero Lissoni,  Amsterdam - Netherlands
Best Interactive Communication from a Hotel: Rock Star Hotel - Japan
Source: Relaxnews