The Hotel du Vin chain has been voted the UK's best for the second year running by readers of two national newspapers.
The company received the Guardian and Observer Travel Awards trophy for Best Hotel.
The group's hotel in Ship Street, Brighton, which opened in 2002, is considered one the best in the city and is a favourite with celebrities.
Chairman Robin Hutson said: "This is an incredible honour and credit must go to the staff we have at our hotels."
Earlier this year, Mr Hutson was named hotelier of the year at the annual Caterer and Hotelkeeper Magazine awards.
The chain also has hotels in Winchester, Tunbridge Wells, Birmingham, Bristol and Harrogate.
Tuesday May 18, 2004
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