What Makes an AwardWinning Hotel? While the Awards For Excellence judges are a closely guarded secret, a few clues about what they look for can be found in their comments from previous years. Descriptions such as “incredible standards”, “stunning” and “modern hospitality at its finest”. Providing an “experience” is also important. This is about the end result for patrons, as opposed to the bricks and mortar and is evidenced in judging comments related to “exceptional service and attention to detail”.
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Another term is “ground breaking” – and the hotels that set a new standard. The Marion Hotel , which has won two Hotel of The Year Awards, was singled out for the level of quality across all areas of operation - food and beverage, functions, accommodation, retail and gaming.
The Uraidla Hotel featured in several awards, receiving two and a commendation for a third last year. One aspect that was noted – and is similar to the Bridgeport Hotel , was the long-term commitment. In the case of the Uraidla, it was a seven-year, $6.6 million project that now includes a restaurant,
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Congratulations to the Uraidla Hotel, management and staff on its 2021 AHA|SA Award for Redeveloped Hotel – Metropolitan. Paintmaster SA are a South Australian Company with over 30 years experience in residential and commercial painting and decorating. PREVIOUS WINNER OF THE MPA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL REPAINT www.paintmaster.com.au 0414 475 594 | dave@paintmaster.com.au Builders Lic: BLD 107068
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