The Kempinski Hotel in the Lithuanian capital’s Cathedral Square has been named the hottest new hotel in Europe by users of Trip Advisor, the world’s largest travel review website.
Kempinski’s new Vilnius hotel pipped The Ampersand in London in the rankings of the best rated hotels that opened in the past 12 months.
In total, three London hotels were named in Europe’s top 10, with The Ampersand Hotel also making it on to the top 10 world list.
The Intercontinental London Westminster and the West End’s Café Royal placed fourth and seventh respectively in Europe.
“Trip Advisor has identified the new hotels that have made lasting impressions on our community since opening their doors,” said Trip Advisor’s chief marketing officer Barbara Messing.
Three London hotels were named in Europe’s top 10
“Whether travelling internationally or close to home, we encourage travellers to check out, or check in to these new hotels on the scene that are getting high reviews from other travellers.”
The Ampersand Hotel is inspired by London’s famous museum district and its interior design runs along five themes: botany, music, geometry, ornithology and astronomy.
Roberto Pajares, general manager at The Ampersand Hotel, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to receive this incredible recognition from the world’s largest travel site, especially as it comes straight from the travellers themselves. As an independent boutique hotel with only 111 rooms, being one of the best rated new hotels in the world is a truly proud moment.”
Hot new hotels – Europe
1. Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square, Vilnius, Lithuania
2. The Ampersand Hotel, London, the UK
3. Das Stue, Berlin, Germany
4. Intercontinental London Westminster, the UK
5. The Ritz-Carlton Vienna, Vienna, Austria
6. Metropol Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Belgrade, Serbia
7. Cafe Royal, London, the UK
8. Myriad by SANA Hotels, Lisbon, Portugal
9. LaGare Hotel Venezia, Murano, Italy
10. Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht, the Netherlands
Hot new hotels – world
1. Hotel Casa San Agustin, Cartagena, Colombia
2. Kura Design Villas Uvita, Costa Rica
3. Taj Palace Marrakech, Marrakech, Morocco
4. 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville, Bentonville, Arkansas, the US
5. Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square, Vilnius, Lithuania
6. Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai, China
7. Refinery Hotel, New York, the US
8. The Ampersand Hotel, London, the UK
9. Four Seasons Hotel Baku, Azerbaijan
10. Zero George Street, Charleston, South Carolina, the US