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Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with its unparalleled legacy as the travel industry's longest running and most prestigious accolades from our readers, remains the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector.

“We were thrilled to be recognized as a winner of Condé Nast Traveler Award Readers’ Choice Awards,” said Peter Grills, General Manager of the Beaufort Hotel. “It’s amazing to be nominated and also win this award,” he said.

“This validation from its guests is incredibly rewarding, and a testament to our dedicated team who strive to provide impeccable service to our guests every day,” stated Grills.

"We are proud of the level of quality and service that our associates deliver our guests each and every day.” he said.
Since opening in June 2019, the Beaufort Hotel has received several awards. The hotel has been a recipient of the Traveler’s Choice Award from Tripadvisor.com for the last six years. The hotel’s restaurant, 34° North Restaurant, has received the Diners’ Choice award from OpenTable.com for six years in a row. For the last three years, the restaurant has received the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator and the DiRōNA Award of Excellence as one of the prestigious top restaurants in North America.

The Beaufort Hotel is managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company, an award-winning hotel development and management company, based in Raleigh, NC. The hotel is owned by Bucky and Wendi Oliver.

The Beaufort Hotel is located at 2440 Lennoxville Road, Beaufort, NC 28516. The phone number is 252-728-3000. You can visit their website at www.BeaufortHotelNC.com.

About Condé Nast Traveler

The 2026 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

Condé Nast Traveler is a leading global travel media brand and recognized authority on luxury travel, providing inspiration, expert guidance, and destination intelligence to travelers around the world. First published in 1987, the publication covers exceptional hotels and resorts, destinations, dining, culture, and travel experiences.

Condé Nast Traveler has a magazine circulation of more than 726,000 and reaches millions more travelers across its digital and social platforms, including 9.6 million monthly digital users and 17.4 million social followers globally. The brand is known for its influential annual honors, including the Readers’ Choice Awards, Gold List, and Hot List.

About Beaufort Hotel

Located on the Southern Banks of North Carolina, the Beaufort Hotel offers luxurious accommodations with a relaxed elegance that includes 133 guest rooms and suites, unmatched guest amenities, and over 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space. The hotel has established itself as the premier waterfront destination for meetings and weddings.

The hotel’s waterfront restaurant is renowned for its cuisine, which is rooted in local farms and pristine waters. 34° North Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a weekend brunch. Guests can dine on the outdoor patio, a covered open-air dining space overlooking Taylor’s Creek and Rachel Carson Reserve, home to over 25 amazing wild horses.

The Beaufort Hotel is a unique reflection of its local community, with staff committed to sharing their insider knowledge of the places, moments and experiences that make each destination special. Guests will discover the hidden gems off the beaten path and find the true local flavor they crave by experiencing the Beaufort Hotel.

About Concord Hospitality

As an award-winning hotel development and management company, Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company has spent the last three decades successfully growing the company’s portfolio, which includes premium-branded properties across the United States and Canada. Recognized as one of the top 10 management companies in North America, Concord Hospitality creates benefits for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales and marketing, technology, accounting and operational management expertise to continue to grow its portfolio of best-in-class hotels. The company believes its people are its greatest strength. With the brightest talent, the most innovative processes and a
commitment to giving back to the communities where associates live and work, Concord Hospitality is committed to being a great place to work for all. Learn more at concordhotels.com.

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