Conde Nast Traveller has announced the results of its 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Langham Place, New York – soon to be The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue - being recognised as the #1 Hotel in New York City with a score of 98.22.

As a result of this distinction, The Langham in New York is also #2 of The 10 Best Hotels in the US and #30 out of 50 of The Best Hotels in the World.

“As we get ready to re-christen our hotel as The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue at the end of this year, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with this recognition,” said Richard Bussiere, managing director. “We are so grateful to the readers of Condé Nast Traveler for recognising that we strive every day to be the best at what we do in the greatest city in the world.”

“There is no better testament to the level of service we provide than being recognised by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler,” said Simon Manning, chief sales and marketing officer, Langham Hospitality Group. “We are so proud of our colleagues in New York and all the hotels in our portfolio named to this prestigious list.”

The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue is centrally located at 400 Fifth Avenue, between 36th and 37th streets. Its 234 guest rooms and suites are some of the largest in the city. The Langham boasts a residentially-inspired aesthetic, topped off by a multi-million-dollar permanent art collection featuring the works of Alex Katz and two luxurious penthouses and a brand-new Presidential Suite designed by French retailer Roche Bobois. The Langham features a full-service spa and fitness center, Chuan Body + Soul, offering a comprehensive menu of skincare, massage and body treatments. Ai Fiori, a Michelin-starred restaurant from Michael White’s Altamarea Group, and Bar Fiori, a destination bar and lounge, are both located on the hotel’s second floor. The Langham also has the capabilities to host meetings, events and social gatherings of all sizes in The Gallery at The Langham, a full floor of function space on the hotel’s third floor.

The full list of Langham Hotels & Resorts properties named to the Condé Nast Traveler 2017 Readers’ Choice List are:
• The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue (formerly Langham Place, New York) - #1 in New York, #2 in the US, #30 out of 50 in the World
• The Langham, Chicago, #2 of the Top Hotels in Chicago
• The Langham, Melbourne (#3) and The Langham, Auckland (#12) of the Top Hotels in Australia and New Zealand
• The Langham, Boston, #8 of the Top Hotels in Boston
• The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, #15 of the  Top Hotels in Los Angeles
• The Langham, London, #22 of the Top Hotels in London

Over 300,000 readers submitted millions of ratings and tens of thousands of comments, voting on a record-breaking 7,320 hotels and resorts, 610 cities, 225 islands, 468 cruise ships, 158 airlines, and 195 airports.

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as “the best of the best of travel.” Under editor-in-chief Pilar Guzmán, the Readers’ Choice Awards have become more selective and specific to the passions that inspire today’s travellers. - TradeArabia News Service