April 18, 2025
[April 18, 2025] 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. Madison Beach Hotel is the only Curio hotel to have been awarded the Connie award twice (the hotel received its first 2017).
Madison Beach Hotel is the only Curio hotel to have been awarded the Connie award twice (the hotel received its first 2017).
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.
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