Dukes general manager, Debrah Dhugga, was at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony to celebrate the victory

Dukes St James London is celebrating its latest success at the World Travel Awards, with the luxury boutique hotel being awarded England’s Leading Hotel, proudly retaining this esteemed title for a consecutive year.

Dukes general manager, Debrah Dhugga, attended the awards on behalf of the hotel and commented: “It is an honour to be awarded such a prestigious award and as a result, to be shortlisted for the Grand Final of the World Travel Awards later this year.

“Myself and the Dukes London team recognise this is a huge achievement for the hotel and feel this is an acknowledgement the hotel is highly deserving of.”

The World Travel Awards acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry in Europe, and the winners are automatically shortlisted for the World Travel Awards.

Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire.

The annual programme is renowned as the most prestigious and comprehensive in the travel and tourism industry.

Dukes St James London is tucked away in a cobbled court yard off St James’ and is a member of the prestigious, Small Luxury Hotels of The World.