A HOTEL in Kidderminster has been recognised for its outstanding service after it was handed a Certificate of Excellence award from TripAdvisor – for the fourth year in a row.

Staff at Gainsborough House Hotel celebrated the award after receiving an average of four stars from 367 visitor reviews on the popular travel website.

The certificate, which has been running since 2013, celebrates hospitality excellence by awarding establishments that consistently achieve outstanding customer reviews.

Danny Rana, general manager, said: "I am extremely proud of all the staff at the hotel for consistently achieving high standards year on year.

"Their dedication and hard work has resulted in excellent guest experiences which has been recognised by TripAdvisor."

Gainsborough House Hotel previously won the award in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

It has been maintained as a hotel for over 40 years, although the listed building dates back to the Georgian period and still retains a number of original features.

Based in Bewdley Hill, the hotel’s current owners have been in place since 2006.