Scottish hotel wins 'best service in the world' prize at prestigious awards

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An iconic Scottish hotel has been named as having the "best hospitality in the world" after winning a prestigious award. The luxury Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire was bestowed the Art of Hospitality Award as part of The World’s 50 Best Hotels awards 2023.

The Scots hotel, spa and golf resort was given the prize for offering the best hospitality experience out of any hotel across the world according to a panel of 580 experts.The historic Gleneagles, which is home to 232 bedrooms, is set in the small and charming town of Auchterarder.

Due to the hotel's secluded location, guests rarely leave the resort — with extensive facilities such as three golf courses designed to give visitors plenty to do.

Scottish new build homes left to rot after developers pull plug on project Other unique activities offered by Gleneagles include salmon fishing on the River Tay, horse riding in the Ochil Hills, game shoots, off-road 4x4 driving, falconry, and ferreting.Meanwhile, its spa is considered among the best in Scotland and the hotel is home to the country's only two Michelin-star restaurant in Restaurant Andrew Fairlie.Managing director of Gleneagles Conor O’Leary commented: "If you would have asked me what award we wanted to win as part of the 50 Best list, it would have been exactly this."It wouldn’t have been an award for having the best facilities or for being the most stylish or luxurious, it would be about our people — the Art of Hospitality Award is simply the very best accolade any hotel can win."He added: "For the team, this award is huge.