The Six Senses Hideaway Samui has been voted the "Best Hotel in the World" by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine in their 11th Annual Readers' Travel Awards, 2008.
From the press release:
The Best in the World is determined by reader voting, with every travel category compiled into a single ultimate list. Categories include countries, islands, cities, hotels, resorts, destination spas, cruise lines, airlines, airports and tour operators. To be placed in the number one position is an overwhelming endorsement of excellence. Six Senses Hideaway Samui achieved the near perfect score of 96.45, and more than one full point ahead of its nearest contender.
Not only did Six Senses Hideaway Samui walk away with the ultimate award it was also top in the Best Overseas Hotels category. Referring to the voting readers, Conde Nast Traveller stated: “Every one of you who stayed there raved about its sophisticated ambience/décor (93.75), environmental friendliness (97.50), lovely location (97) and extensive leisure facilities (96.25)”.
