Small but superb - Warwickshire hotel group wins nation accolade from the AA

TWO boutique hotels in south Warwickshire have been named among the best small hotels in the UK for the second time in a decade.

The Eden Hotel Collection – which operates the 4 AA silver star Arden Hotel in Stratford and the 4 AA red star Mallory Court Hotel and Spa in Leamington – has been named Small Hotel Group of the Year at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards.

With nearly 900 guests, the AA Hospitality Awards highlight the very best in British hospitality, honouring achievements across 15 categories – reflecting the industry’s commitment to innovation, quality and environmental responsibility.

Eden’s award win follows a year that has seen the business invest more than £3 million in venue refurbishments and colleague welfare initiatives – as well as adopting sustainability projects around food production. This includes the recent £1.5 million refurbishment of 19 bedrooms at Mallory Court.

For guests, Eden is also commencing its “Inspired By” programme which brings to life the story of each hotel’s individual character for visitors.

The group’s focus on growing its own produce on site and utilising local suppliers has also continued to develop.

This complements the collection’s ability to recycle 100 per cent of its waste, with 30 per cent directly recycled, 50 per cent converted into renewable energy, and 20 per cent processed by anaerobic digestion.