Isle of Wight is officially home to the UK’s second best hotel, with Hillside of Ventnor hotel ranking as runner-up in the Top 25 UK hotels category.

Gert Bach from the Hillside said: “We all at Hillside are humbled and pleased to be recognised by TripAdvisor as a 2012 Travellers’ Choice award-winning hotel. A big thanks to all guests who gave feedback and inspired Team Hillside with their warmth to provide the utmost in service, and value. We hope Hillside is becoming known for its lovely guests - and this way live up to the expectations raised as one of the UK’s best hotels according to TripAdvisor travellers.”

Unlike any other hotel honours, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice winners are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travellers around the world.

“The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards celebrate the very best of UK hospitality and the Hillside is a worthy finalist,” commented Emma Shaw, TripAdvisor spokesperson.

Look out for our feature next issue of Style of Wight Magazine for more on this great news for the Island.