An award winning group of hotels

• We're proud that we have been recognised for our commitment to customer service and quality, both as individual hotels and as a group.
  
  Shire Hotels group awards
  
  

  • RAC Hotel Group of the Year 2004 - 05.
  • AA Hotel Group of the Year 2003 - 04.
  • BDRC Meetings Benchmark Tracker 2003 - Overall Winner - 2nd quarter and for 5th consecutive year.
  • Investors in People - since 1998 - re-awarded in 2002.

  Individual hotel awards
  View some of our individual hotel awards below or click more information for the full list of awards plus AA and RAC reviews.

• Kettering Park Hotel & Spa, Kettering
  East Midlands Enjoy Excellence Tourism Awards: Large Hotel of the Year 2007
  East Midlands Tourism Awards: Large hotel category 2004 finalists.
  AA Rosette: For the 8th year running.
  RAC Dining Award: Grade two. Also, winner of the new prestigious white ribbon award.
  AA: 4 Star 80%, Food Rosette Award
  
  

  AA review
  "Expect a warm welcome at this stylish hotel situated just off the A14. The spacious, smartly decorated bedrooms are well equipped and meticulously maintained. Guests can choose from classical or contemporary dishes in the restaurant and lighter meals are served in the bar. The extensive leisure facilities are impressive and the new Conference Café has further enhanced the property."
  
  

• Solent Hotel & Spa, Fareham

  RAC: Dining Award - grade two.
  AA: Four stars. Food Rosette Award.
  BDRC Meetings Benchmark Tracker: Top 20 UK hotel.
  FLAME awards: 2001 spa industry finalists.
  
  AA Review
  "Although close to the M27, this smart, purpose-built hotel enjoys a peaceful location. Bedrooms are very spacious and well appointed. There is a well-equipped leisure centre and spa, and the lounge, bar and restaurant feature beams and log fires throughout."
  
  

• Aztec Hotel & Spa, Bristol
  South West Tourism: Business Tourism Award Gold Winners 2007/08.
  South West Tourism: Large Hotel of the Year Award for 2005/06.
  In addition, Chris Mariette, our Restaurant Manager, was highly commended in the customer service award category.
  RAC: Dining Award - grade one
  AA: Four stars. Dining Rosette Award
  
  AA Review
  "Situated close to Cribbs Causeway shopping centre and major motorway links, this stylish hotel offers comfortable, very well-equipped bedrooms. Built in a Nordic style, public rooms boast log fires and vaulted ceilings. Leisure facilities include a popular gym and good size pool. The new-look Quarter Jacks restaurant offers relaxed informal dining with a focus on simply prepared, quality regional foods."
  
  
• Cottons Hotel & Spa, Knutsford
  Annual Visit Chester & Cheshire Awards: Large Hotel of the Year 2008
  Cheshire Life Hotel of the Year Award: Winner 2005/06.
  RAC Dining Award: Awarded grade two.
  AA: Four stars, AA Rosette
  Cheshire & Warrington Tourism Board Awards: Winner of the Business Tourism of the Year category, 2004.
  Spa Industry FLAME Awards: Finalists 2003.
  
  AA review
  "The superb leisure facilities and quiet location are great attractions at this hotel, which is just a short distance from Manchester Airport. Bedrooms are smartly appointed in various styles and executive rooms have very good working areas. The hotel has invested in more spacious lounge areas and extended the leisure centre".
  
  
• Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, Leeds

  RAC: Dining Award - grade two. Also winner of the prestigious white ribbon award.
  AA: Four stars. AA Rosette.
  The Yorkshire Society:  Awarded membership, February 2007.
  Servicemark Gold Level of Achievement: Awarded February 2006.
  Leeds in Bloom Awards: Award for "most environmental friendly gardens" in the 2005.
  National Customer Service Awards: Highly Commended, 2005.
  Group Hotel of The Year 2004: The Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa was crowned the Group Hotel of the Year 2004 at the Cateys. The industry's annual event is designed to recognise the very best in hospitality.
  Yorkshire in Bloom: Third prize, 2004, runner up, 2003.
  Servicemark Gold Level of Achievement: Awarded October 2003.
  Yorkshire Life Hotel of the Year: Nominated 2003.

  AA review
  "Conveniently close to the M1, this newly built hotel offers bedrooms that are modern in both style and facilities. The terrace and courtyard offer all-day casual dining and refreshments, and the restaurant features a Mediterranean- themed menu. There is also a state-of-the-art spa and leisure facility".
  
  

• North Lakes Hotel & Spa, Penrith
  RAC: Dining Award - Grade One. Winner of the prestigious white ribbon award.
  AA: Four stars. Dining Rosette
  FLAME Awards: Spa Industry finalists, 2002
  BDRC Meetings Benchmark Tracker: Top 20 UK hotel.
  Lady Inglewood Award: Finalists in 2004, presented with a recognition award. The Lady Inglewood is a tourism award that recognises excellence through training and development which is in association with Excellence in Cumbria Awards.
  Cumbria Tourism Awards: Winner of the Cumbria tourist board business tourism award 2010.
  
  
  AA review
  "With a great location, it's no wonder that this modern hotel is perpetually busy. Amenities include a good range of meeting and function rooms and excellent health and leisure facilities including a full spa. Themed public areas have a contemporary, Scandinavian country style and offer plenty of space and comfort. High standards of service are provided by a friendly team of staff ".