Mr & Mrs Smith Hotel Awards 2017: winners announced

This should awaken your 2107 wanderlust, says Kate Lough
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Kate Lough7 January 2017

If you love a good hotel, then chances are that you consult Mr & Mrs Smith before deciding on your next romantic adventure.

Here, to awaken your wanderlust for 2017, is a list of its new award winners, from the sexiest room to the most spoiling spa. A panel of globetrotting tastemakers racked their collective brains to produce the definitive list below, which will have you reaching for your laptop.

From Sydney boutique boltholes to eco-lodges in Patagonia, here are the Mr & Mrs Smith award winners for 2017.

Best Smith Hotel

Halcyon House, Cabarita Beach, Australia

‘As the only category voted for by the public (over 25,000 people this year), Best Smith Hotel is a serious accolade. Halcyon House burst on to the scene as a new opening last year, and has since become one of the most impressive boltholes on our books. With it's good looks and down to earth charm, it’s a well deserved winner.’

– James Lohan, founder, Mr & Mrs Smith

Best-Dressed Hotel

Palazzo Margherita, Basilicata, Italy

'A beautifully-designed, updated Palazzo which still retains it’s character and soul.'

– Charlotte Olympia Dellal, designer

World’s Sexiest Bedroom

Keemala, Phuket, Thailand

‘Nestled up in the rainforest canopy with a private pool, al fresco bath and four poster bed… heaven.’

– Olivia von Halle, designer

Best Date-Night Bar

London Edition, London, UK

‘Each Edition property hits the nail on the head when it comes to killer food and drink combos, and since I'm a sucker for classic cocktails and bygone-era bar culture, this one's a top contender in my book.’

– Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, founder of Taste The Style + Celine Bossart, Creator of The Staycationers

Best Gourmet Getaway

The Old Clare, Sydney, Australia

‘My readers rave about this hotel… AND I’m biased… my pal Jason has a restaurant here!’

– Ben Pundole, A Hotel Life

Most Spoiling Spa

Amanemu, Mie, Japan

‘Amanemu has incorporated the Japanese bathing tradition of onsen, making it a very authentic and overly Zen spa experience; the watsu pool is definitely a highlight.’

– Vivienne Tang, founder of Destination Deluxe

Hottest Hotel Soundtrack

Fazenda Nova, Algarve, Portugal

‘A laid-back soundtrack that is as chic, timeless and classy as the hotel itself.’

– Lauren Laverne, DJ and broadcaster

Pool with a View

Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Lake Como, Italy

Grand Hotel Tremezzo

‘Water, water and more water – plus pasta – is basically my idea of heaven.’

– Paula Goldstein, founder Voyage D’etudes

Above & Beyond

Awasi, Patagonia, Chile

‘Secluded cabins amidst Patagonian triple peaks, eco-awareness, and they've bothered to make their villas and bathrooms wheelchair accessible; location, privacy and inclusivity wins hands down.’

– Anita Kapoor, TV presenter

Best Family Hotel

Treehotel, Sweden

‘I love the freedom that each room gives, the uniqueness in design, how well the hotel integrates into the natural surroundings and the amazing amount of activities available when you stay.’

– Tom Aikens, chef

Coolest Creative Hub

Fogo Island Inn, Newfoundland, Canada

Fogo Island Inn

‘The inspiring Todd Saunders design perched on the cliff edge is so spectacular... this has to be a front-runner.’

– Henry Holland, designer

Local Hotel Hero

11 Howard, New York, US

‘This hotel engages with and gives back to its community in multiple ways, but my favourite element is the Jeff Koons-mentored mural created by local students, because supporting the arts is what I’m most passionate about. And this particular effort is very much in tune with the aesthetic-minded nature of this stylish, boutique hotel.’

– Rosa Park, editor Cereal

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