Madison Beach Hotel Receives Prestigious Award

News release from Madison Beach Hotel:

MADISON, CT — Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton, has been selected as the 2024 Year-End recipient of the prestigious Connie Award, Hilton’s highest honor recognizing exceptional performance and guest satisfaction across its global portfolio.

Managed by Distinctive Hospitality Group, Madison Beach Hotel continues to raise the bar for excellence in bespoke luxury hospitality, and Connie Award is a reflection of the hotel’s unwavering commitment to service, quality, and guest experience.

“This recognition is a testament to the commitment of our owners, the Duques family; our management company, Distinctive Hospitality Group; and our entire team,” said the hotel’s general manager, John Mathers. “We're fortunate to be supported by an unparalleled team of hospitality professionals that deliver a level of product and service matched only by the beauty of our location. We’re honored to receive this recognition from our partner, Hilton Hotels, whose relationship and commitment to service excellence align with our own.”

With only a select few recipients recognized across all Hilton brands each year, the award is an incredibly competitive and rare distinction. Winners are carefully selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of guest experience scores and quality assurance audits that assess everything from hotel cleanliness and physical condition to compliance with brand standards and overall guest accommodations.

“The Connie Award is the highest honor at Hilton, awarded to hotels for exemplifying our founder Conrad Hilton's vision to ‘fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality,’" said Brooke Thomas, brand leader, Curio Collection by Hilton. "A big congratulations to John and the Madison Beach team for earning this esteemed award and thank you to all of the team members for delivering remarkable, welcoming stays for our guests while setting the standard for Curio Collection hospitality."

Nestled along the scenic Connecticut shoreline, Madison Beach Hotel stands as one of New England’s premier boutique beachfront resorts. It is also one of the few coastal properties in the region to achieve the coveted AAA Four Diamond Rating, awarded to establishments that deliver superior guest comfort, upscale accommodations, and personalized amenities through a team of experienced, highly qualified professionals.

About Curio Collection by Hilton

Curio Collection by Hilton is a global portfolio of more than 160 individually remarkable hotels hand-picked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Each hotel in the Curio Collection evokes a bespoke story through distinctive architecture and design, world-class food & beverage and curated experiences, while providing the benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors. Experience Curio Collection by Hilton by booking at curiocollection.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about Curio Collection by Hilton at stories.hilton.com/curio and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram and X.

About Madison Beach Hotel

Madison Beach Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning boutique resort and was chosen as Hotel of the Year by Hilton, the highest hotel award across all Hilton brands. The hotel, with 33 deluxe guest rooms and one premier residence, offers luxurious accommodations with sweeping ocean views, private balconies and beach, and is part of Curio Collection by Hilton. Opened in May 2012, Madison Beach Hotel features The Wharf Restaurant with both dining room and porch seating, concierge spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and more than 5,000 square feet of private event space. Madison Beach Hotel is managed by Distinctive Hospitality Group.