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Top award in Paris for Monte Carlo's favourite Spa
2010-10-28 12:48
For centuries, the waters of Europe have been delivering all the benefits of health and relaxation to both the nobility and the cognoscenti. Nowadays, saunas, hammams, and hydrotherapy are part and parcel of every luxury hotel.
And in the sparkling world of 'wellness', it doesn't get much better than this: last week, the annual Villégiature Awards - which reward the 'best of the best' on the European Hotel scene - took place at the Hyatt Vendome Hotel in Paris, handing the prize for Best Spa Hotel to the Fairmont Monte Carlo for its
Willow Stream Spa.
The awards were made by a jury of 21, including the French correspondents of the BBC, El Pais, the Corriere della Sera, Vogue, and the editor of Le Figaro magazine. With strong competition from Istanbul, Lugano and Cannes, the Willow Stream stood out for the comfort and sophistication of its specialized treatments in a breathtaking setting with some of the best views over the Mediterranean.
The Villégiature is the latest in a atring of awards to be picked up by the luxury Monte Carlo hotel. Last year, Conference & Incentive Travel magazine chose it as its silver medallist in the category 'Best Overseas Conference Hotel'. It is also included in Condé Nast Traveller's 'Top 100 Hotels in Southern Europe' voted for by readers of this magazine; Expedia's Best Hotels in the World' for the excellence of its service, its solid experience and its remarkable value; and Trip Advisor's 'Best Hotel in the Best Destination in the World' this June, a victory based on the opinions of thousands of travellers on its web site.