Exeter hotel shortlisted in local business awards

The Magdalen Chapter has been shortlisted as one of the best hospitality businesses in Devon.

The 2015 Exeter Express & Echo Awards highlights The Magdalen Chapter in the Best Tourism / Hospitality Business category. Also shortlisted in the category is Ladram Bay Holiday Park; Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel and Sandy Park. Winners will be revealed in a ceremony at Sandy Park on Friday 17 April.

Fiona Moores, General Manager of The Magdalen Chapter, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for this award. With such fantastic company in our category, to be shortlisted is a fantastic accolade, especially with the high level of entries. We’re keeping our fingers crossed and are really looking forward to a wonderful evening!”

The hotel underwent a marathon four hour judging session to be shortlisted.

This year’s judging panel was made up of: Alison Davenport, MD of Exeter Cathedral; Ben de Cruz, partner at Haines Watts chartered accountants; Duncan Eadie, IT director at Foot Anstey; Maureen Gori de Murden, senior economy and tourism officer at Exeter City Council; Sarah Jepson, MD of Chalk & Ward PR, and Echo business editor Gordon Richardson.

Since it opened in 2012, The Magdalen Chapter has made a huge impact both regionally and nationally. The hotel, with its top restaurant and luxury REN Spa, has become a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike and has achieved accolades including Food & Travel Magazine’s City Hotel of the Year 2013 and Silver Large Hotel of the Year 2014 in the Visit Devon Tourism Awards.

For more information about The Magdalen Chapter, visit www.themagdalenchapter.com