DERRY's Bishop's Gate Hotel has scooped a major industry accolade at a prestigious UK awards ceremony.
The venue, which only opened in 2016, was named Hotel of the Year (Northern Ireland) at the AA Hospitality Awards held in London's Grosvenor House on Monday evening.
Managing director of Bishop's Gate, Ciaran O'Neill described the latest win as a "massive achievement".
"This award is the AA’s ultimate accolade for hotels in the UK. It is awarded to hotels that are recognised as being outstanding examples in their particular market. From the small boutique hotel to the most ambitious commercial ventures, hotels of every size and style are potential winners," he said.
“Bishop's Gate has a commitment to excellence at its core, and our amazing team strive to exceed customer expectations at every occasion. This accolade shows that their dedication, enthusiasm and expertise is recognised and appreciated by visitors.”
Looking ahead and Mr O'Neill is keen to maintain the high standards set to ensure continued success.
"Our reputation for excellence and high-quality service is well known, as is the ongoing work we undertake to ensure unrivalled levels of expertise. This is all an integral part of the Bishop’s Gate Hotel experience and the reason that our guests keep coming back."
"Delivering the best accommodation, food and service is our priority and we will continue to work tirelessly to provide experiences that exceed expectations," he added.
Bishop’s Gate Hotel opened its doors in March 2016 and within the hotel's first year of trading it exceeded both occupancy and business targets and continues to go from strength to strength, winning a host of industry awards.
