Our awards
Best Hotel Renovation 2023- Boutique Hotelier Awards
The Nici in Bournemouth was announced as the winner of the Best Hotel Interior Renovation at the Boutique Hotelier Awards 2023.
This award celebrates a cutting-edge transformation project undertaken at a hotel within the last 12 months that demonstrates incredible design.
Zoe Monk, senior editor and Eamonn Crowe, editor at Boutique Hotelier, commented: “The Nici is a breath of fresh air for Bournemouth’s tired hotel scene. Its Miami Beach-inspired interiors, stylishly bold F&B spaces and opulent outdoor pool with candy-coloured deck chairs signals a level of investment that the town has clearly been crying out for. It’s not only a stunning property, but imbued with an unparalleled sense of fun – something we’re all in need of when on holiday.”
Best New Hotel- Conde Nast Johansens
The Nici, the flagship hotel for Nicolas James’ Nici hotel portfolio, received the recognition at the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence.
The awards recognise the achievements of hotels around the world, including 24 UK categories, and the winners were announced at a ceremony on November 6 at the Kimpton Fitzroy London.
The Nici was described as a ‘welcome luxurious addition to Bournemouth’s hotel scene’.
Anthony Rudolph, brand director of The Nici, said: “We are extremely honoured to be recognised as the UK’s Best New Hotel in this year’s prestigious Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence.
“As a new UK brand and concept, this award highlights the incredible work put in by the whole team, and our dedication to design, service and fully considered guest experiences.”
AA Hotel Group of the Year
Harbour Hotels Group, founded and developed by Nicolas James, has been awarded the hugely prestigious AA Hotel Group of the Year 2018-19 accolade; presented in recognition of the hotel group that has a proven track record of striving to ensure the very best levels of service, food and accommodation across the range of properties.