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The Wellington, Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels win 2023 Traveller Review Award

Tony Matharu, founder and chairman of Blue Orchid Hotels, was honoured with the Community Champion Award last November at the Asian Business Awards hosted by the Asian Media Group.

The Wellington, Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels win 2023 Traveller Review Award

Blue Orchid Hotels group has added another feather in its cap in the travel industry as two of its finest hotels have been recognised with a prestigious award.

Based on visitors' reviews, Booking.com has announced The Wellington and Tower Suites hotels by the group as the winner of the 2023 Traveller Review Award which celebrates businesses that have got outstanding reviews from travellers across the world on the online travel booking giant over the past one year.


According to the group's patrons, Blue Orchid Hotels has consistently delivered for their guests despite facing challenges over the past 12 months.

It may be mentioned here that in December last year, Tripadvisor announced the Tower Suites hotel as the winner of 2022 Travelers’ Choice Award and one of the world’s best hotels, based on visitors’ reviews.

Tony Matharu, founder and chairman of Blue Orchid Hotels, who was honoured with the Community Champion Award last November at the Asian Business Awards hosted by the Asian Media Group, said, “At Blue Orchid Hotels, we aim to demonstrate integrity, respect and courtesy to our valued guests and in our relationships with our partners and the wider community.

"Recognition by our visitors is the highest reward for those in our team who daily welcome our guests with the warmth and friendliness of an extended family. Our associates and our team take individual and collective pride in the recognition of our efforts as the guests’ best hotel based on outstanding positive experiences.”

Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking.com, said, "This award shows just how much guests value the special memories The Wellington and Tower Suites help them make. Thank you to Blue Orchid Hotels on behalf of millions of travellers.

"Now, it’s time to celebrate The Wellington and Tower Suites’ incredible achievement. I’m excited by what the future holds for our industry. People are embracing travel again, and remembering the many ways in which travel can enrich their lives. I look forward to helping more travellers experience all The Wellington and Tower Suites have to offer.”

Guests at The Wellington hotel can benefit from its ideal location, nestled in a tranquil Westminster enclave on leafy Vincent Square, providing an idyllic haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city, whilst remaining within easy reach of Buckingham Palace and St. James’s Park.

Overlooking its own private gardens and terraces, The Wellington hotel combines traditional elegance with contemporary style and modern decor. Visitors to Tower Suites all-suites hotel can enjoy facilities and services now ranked as some of the very best in the world (according to TripAdvisor).

The 273 elegant suites - each offering independent living with fully equipped kitchens and lounges together with luxurious bathrooms and sumptuous bedrooms, whilst having access to the myriad facilities and services of a luxury 5-star hotel - all in a spectacular central London location.

Recognising the burgeoning trend for independent living and personal space, Tower Suites is perfect for any length of stay or purpose whether for business or leisure, with its luxury spa, choice of restaurants and bars, workspaces, lounges, state-of-the-art meeting and events centre, and the spectacular The Skyline London roof terrace.

To experience the latest packages and offers at each of the Blue Orchid Hotels visit: https://www.blueorchid.com/offers-packages

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