Ovolo Hotels, the award-winning independent lifestyle hotel brand, has again been acknowledged for innovation and outstanding hospitality taking home some incredible accolades at the 2022 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence and the Australian Hotel Association (AHA) National Awards for Excellence.

Following a record 1,500 entries at the HM Awards, Ovolo took home several of the top awards including ‘Hotel Brand of the Year’, ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’ for Alibi Kitchen and Bar at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, ‘Best Innovative Collaboration’ for the Ride Here, Ride Now collaboration, as well as ‘Best Front Office Associate’ awarded to Diana Noble from Ovolo The Valley. 

Awarded by a panel of over twenty industry professionals and travel media, the annual gala presentation dinner took place at Sydney Town Hall on Friday the 25^th of November 2022 where Ovolo was nominated for forty-six awards across a range of categories. HM Awards Founder, Chief Judge and Editor-In-Chief James Wilkinson said the calibre of entries was outstanding, recognising some of the most amazing talent across the region.  

Ovolo Hotels has set the standard this year winning ‘Best Hotel Brand of the Year’, crediting the introduction of their Experience Wonder. Full. brand positioning where each hotel presents a uniquely rich experience in touch with the modern traveller. 

Additionally, Ovolo Woolloomooloo’s design led destination bar and vegan kitchen Alibi received the incredible accolade of ‘Best Hotel Restaurant’, highlighting the success of Ovolo’s pledge to ethical eating, conscious cuisine and cutting-edge veg. 

The category for ‘Best Innovation Collaboration’ was also awarded to Ovolo for their ground-breaking Ride Here, Ride Now collaboration; an immersive cardio experience in partnership with Peloton, providing guests the opportunity to revolutionise any vacation or staycation. 

These award wins were shortly followed by the prestigious AHA Awards, which took place in Sydney on Monday 28^th of November and saw Mister Percy at The Woolstore 1888 awarded ‘Best Restaurant’ in the Accommodation (Mid-Range – Superior) category, with General Manager Amy Moylan recognised for her outstanding commitment to hospitality, taking home ‘Employee Excellence in Service’ in the Accommodation division.

Ovolo’s Chief Executive Officer Dave Baswal said of the accolades, “Awards season is always a fun experience. It’s even better when you take home some wins, including ‘Brand of the Year’ and to celebrate with the team. I am so glad to be leading this amazing rockstar team who are creating unique experiences”.

AWARDS WON BY OVOLO AT THE HM AWARDS FOR HOTEL AND ACCOMODATION EXCELLENCE 2022: 

• Best Hotel Brand of the Year – Ovolo Hotels 
• Best Hotel Restaurant – Alibi, Ovolo Woolloomooloo 
• Best Innovative Collaboration – Ride Here, Ride Now
• Best Front Office Associate – Diana Noble / Ovolo The Valley

AWARDS WON BY OVOLO AT THE AHA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE 2022:

• Best Restaurant – Accommodation Division (Mid-Range – Superior) – Mister Percy, The Woolstore 1888
• Employee Excellence in Service – Accommodation Division, Amy Moylan, General Manager / Ovolo South Yarra