A landmark Bradford hotel which combines Victorian grandeur with contemporary elegance has had its dedication to excellence and customer service recognised with an award.

The Great Victoria Hotel won the Hotel of the Year award, sponsored by The Sekhon Group.

Hotel General Manager Daniel Kirkham said: “Me and the team are delighted to be awarded hotel of the year at the awards. It’s humbling to know that the team’s hard work, dedication and effort has been recognised and I thank every one of them for it.

"I’ve been at the hotel for many years and we’ve had some great successes in that time, increasing occupancy, growing our function and wedding business, and becoming the first accredited 4* hotel in the city centre. 

“The team’s dedication and strive for customer excellence is at our heart, and I hope we can achieve much more in 2024. I’d also like to thank all those involved in making the awards ceremony such a memorable night, and it’s great to see so many local businesses getting together to celebrate what Bradford has to offer.” 

The hotel’s website says that the hotel “represents a city rich in history, heritage and cultural diversity, and its central location reinforces its superior position and the pivotal role it played in the development of the city.

The Great Victoria has been sympathetically refurbished, transforming it into one of the most contemporary and stylish hotels in the city, with arguably the best bedrooms in town.”  

The hotel has built a strong reputation for hosting weddings, with events run by a dedicated team offering a personal service from start to finish. It offers a choice of an inclusive package or a bespoke wedding.

Earlier this year The Great Victoria Hotel won the Venue of the Year award at Britain’s Asian Wedding Awards 2023.

Winners of 2023's Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Awards

Find out about the winners by clicking each category below.