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Readers of Cond é Nast Traveler have honored five Red Carnation Hotel Collection properties as the ”Best in the World” in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Milestone Hotel , 41 , Egerton House Hotel, and The Rubens at the Palace all earned spots among the Top 40 Hotels in the British Isles. Among the Top 20 Hotels in Africa, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in South Africa was ranked 4th with scores in the high 90s for rooms and service and a perfect 100 for activities.

The Reader’s Choice awards reflect the combined opinions of 28,876 Condé Nast Traveler readers rating the cities, islands, and hotels they visited in the past year, and the airlines and cruise ships they traveled with. Because of the range and depth of the survey and responses, the Readers’ Choice Awards are a unique and trusted source of travel advice respected around the world.

The Featured Red Carnation Hotels
Situated in the heart of Kensington, the quiet and understated elegance of The Milestone is celebrated for its style, comfort, and exalted levels of personal service. Earning an impressive 97.6 for service, this five-star hotel opposite Kensington Palace and Gardens has 56 individually designed rooms and suites, and six two-bedroom apartments, lavishly decorated with the finest fabrics and furnishings. Boasting 24-hour butler service, restaurants’ offerings ranging from traditional afternoon tea to full course dinners, this exquisite hotel is a short stroll to the Royal Albert Hall, and in easy reach of Knightsbridge and the West End. The Milestone also earned a place on Condé Nast’s 2011 Gold List.

An intimately elegant townhouse, The Egerton House Hotel in Knightsbridge is a shopper’s delight with Harrods and Harvey Nichols a short stroll away, and the West End theatres ten minutes from the hotel. This luxury five-star hotel boasts 28 individually designed rooms and suites, breakfast dining room, and a 24-hour menu to enjoy in room, lounge or bar. Renowned for its impeccable levels of service, charm and attention to detail, it is the perfect place to stay while enjoying the best of London. The Egerton House Hotel also earned a place on Condé Nast’s 2011 Gold List.

41 is a discreet, haven of style and comfort, residence only hotel overlooking The Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace . A chic black and white design scheme is complemented by the plentiful rich mahogany throughout the hotel, and the Executive Lounge where natural daylight floods in from the glass roof. This intimate club-like property offers the height of five-star luxury: 28 rooms and beautiful suites including two unique hospitality suites, butler service, 24-hour room service, the latest in-room technology, full concierge service, “plunder the pantry” whenever you wish, and an outstanding level of personal service. 41 also earned a place on Condé Nast’s 2011 Gold List.

Perfectly located opposite Buckingham Palace, the newly restyled The Rubens at the Palace is the ideal hotel for leisure, pleasure, meetings and business. Renowned for its stunning facilities and stellar service, over and over guests at The Rubens Hotel call their stay “outstanding” and “unrivalled.” The Rubens at the Palace overlooks the entrance to the Royal Mews and offers stunning views of the impressive pageantry of Changing the Guard and the Royal Parks. The choice of luxury 4-star accommodation at The Rubens is breathtaking: 143 deluxe guest rooms, 8 royal rooms, 10 luxurious suites; and two 1- and 2-bedroom apartments. Many rooms and suites have views over the Royal Mews.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa – a peaceful sanctuary nestled at the edge of the world, with staggering views of the majestic Twelve Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean. This five-star Cape Town hotel is only 5 minutes from Camps Bay and 15 minutes from the City Centre and V&A Waterfront. Guests can experience the best of both worlds – vibrant Cape Town, and a haven of natural beauty. Facilities include 70 sea and mountain facing bedrooms and suites including the Presidential Suite; two pools; the award-winning Sanctuary Spa; Azure restaurant; Café Grill; Leopard Bar; and a 16-seat private cinema. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa also earned a place on Condé Nast’s 2011 Gold List .

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is an award-winning collection of five and four star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva and South Africa. Each property has its own individual character and unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They all share the qualities central to the Red Carnation’s ethos that win them so many prestigious awards – splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine, private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests. For more information about these award-winning hotels and the rest of the Red Carnation Collection, please go to www.redcarnationhotels.com .

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