London's St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, which was officially opened earlier this year, has been named Hotel of the Year at the European Hospitality Awards (EHA) 2011.

The historic London hotel, which received an extensive £150m restoration, was also awarded the accolade for Refurbishment of the Year at a ceremony held on 4 November.

Facilities at the 245-bedroom hotel include a 6,226sq ft (578sq m) spa area, which comprises five treatment rooms and a couple's suite; a spa pool; and a relaxation area.

Meanwhile, other EHA winners include Borgo Egnazia Hotel Ville Spa and Golf in Brindisi, Italy, which opened in spring this year and has been named the Best New Build of the Year.

London's Coworth Park was picked up Green Hotel of the Year and Sanctuary Hotel, New York, US, was crowned International Hotel of the Year.

Elsewhere, the Corinthia Hotel London was awarded the prize for Hotel Spa of the Year for its ESPA Life concept, which was unveiled at the 294-bedroom property in July.

Arena-International, in association with Hotel Management International, announced the winners of EHA 2011 at the Landmark Hotel London.

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