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What guests at the 2008 Awards Night Party have been saying…
“It all went off with a whiz and a bang! We had a terrific time.” – Shirley Spear, Owner, The Chimneys
“I would like to say a big thanks for the fantastic event. It was a great honour to be awarded Young Management Personality of the Year 2008. I have not slept for days and I am still very much on a high from the event. I can’t wait until next year’s event - it can’t come soon enough!” – Daniel Renton, Macdonald Hotels
“A truly magnificent showpiece, and a most creative and professional manner in which the entire evening was managed by HotelReview Scotland and hosted by Prestonfield House. You have truly excelled yourselves and should be very proud of what you have achieved. The enjoyment and motivation your organisation has brought to the Scottish hospitality is truly remarkable.” Seamus Coen, Macdonald Marine Hotel & Spa
"Thank you so much for the way you have supported the work of Inverlochy Castle in recent years. The event was by far the best ever and we congratulate you on a fantastic evening." - Norbert Lieder, Group Manager, Inverlochy Castle Hotels
“The Eton Collection’s guests were delighted at the success of the HotelReview awards on Sunday.” – Mango PR
“I think it was a great success. The awards have really grown in stature. We’d such a laugh at the show!” – James Thomson, Owner, Prestonfield & The Witchery
“You must be chuffed with your whole team as it was a really great night.” – Norman Springford, Chairman, Apex Hotels
“Just a quick note to thank you so much for such a wonderful evening on Sunday. It really was spectacular. The food was truly delicious and all the entertainment organised wonderfully.” Isabella Macdonald, Kinloch Lodge
“The awards ceremony and the food were fantastic, and everything went like clockwork. It was better than the Oscars!” – Macdonald Hotels
“A great night you organised on Sunday and all our table agreed with that. Fantastic to be part of it. Thanks again for what must have taken a great deal of effort to put on for all of you.” – Billy Hamilton, Buccluech Inn
“Just want to say thank you from all at McMillan Hotels for such a successful event on Sunday night, we all had a great time!” – Sandra Dawson, Marketing Manager, McMillan Hotels
“Just a quick line to say what fun we had at the awards night. You and your team did a really fantastic job. The evening was glitzy, glamorous and very inspiring - so thank you! We were delighted with the Commendation and are feeling very motivated to 'go one better' next year!” – Tongue Hotel
“I hope you've recovered after a great night on Sunday! Well done on another successful event and sincere thanks for allowing us to be the prize draw Charity on the night again. For info the industry raised just under £2,450 which is a fantastic sum. This will enable more scholarships and bursaries this year.” David Cochrane, HIT Scotland
“A fabulous evening. Thank you SO much. It will be difficult to top it in 2009 where ever it is held!” – Laura Alexander FIH, VisitScotland
“Thank you for a fantastic time at the Hotels of the Year awards. We all had a brilliant night! A huge thank you for an exceptional evening from everyone at the Western House Hotel.” – P. Davies & Jean Kerr, Western House
“We enjoyed the event on Sunday and felt that HotelReview and indeed Prestonfield did themselves proud.” – Ronnie MacKay, GM, Norton House Hotel
“Great night on Sunday - so well done to you and all at HotelReview!” – Stacey Fleming, Marketing Manager, Portland Hotels
“It was great to be at Sunday night's fabulous dinner and awards show. I am sure a great time was had by all and I am sure there are still a few sore heads out there!! The whole event was a great success and I can't wait to see the pictures!” – Allison Storrie, Search Consultancy
“Thank you for a sensational, excellent and fun evening last night. You and all your team excelled yourselves in every way, hearty congratulations. It must have been a monumental challenge! It was unanimous at our table that it was the best 'large function' food we have ever tasted, really really splendid. We had an absolute ball and met so many great new like-minded people, thank you, it was an inspirational evening.” Victor Janssen, Proprietor, Minmore House Hotel
“What a marvellous evening!! Many congratulations, you certainly have us hooked for 2009!” – Nicholas Gorton, GM, Inver Lodge Hotel
“Thanks for a great evening, HotelReview Scotland... the food and venue were fantastic!” – Peter Govan, GM, Fernhill Hotel
“Well done on hosting a fabulous evening last night. 5 of us attended from Orocco Pier and had a really great night!” – Lyn Wilson, Orocco Pier
“Many thanks from all of us at GO@L Training for hosting such a wonderful event. We had a fantastic evening and are suffering a little today from too much champagne… great at the time though! We met a lot of people we work with and also people who we would like to work with. Thank you again.” – Anne Cumming, Go@l Training Ltd, Sposnor
“At our table we had a really great time last night. Thank you! You certainly give the Oscars a real run for their money!” – David Welch, GM, George Hotel