art'otel Battersea marks one year with two stellar accolades

The London branch of a hotel brand that fuses art, design and hospitality has been awarded five-star status from the AA Accreditation board, up from its four-star rating awarded on its opening just one year ago. 

Alongside this, JOIA – the destination restaurant at art'otel London Battersea Powerstation, led by Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa – has been awarded a coveted two Rosette status. The AA Rosette ranking was the first national scheme for assessing the quality of food and service, symbolising the highest level of service, skill and consistency from the kitchen team. Both awards come just one year after the hotel's Battersea debut.

Culinary joy at JOIA

JOIA can be found on the 14th floor of the hotel, offering sweeping views of the Powerstation, Battersea Park and the London skyline. The menu centres on traditional plates using the best of British and Iberian produce. 

The AA accreditation board marks the hotel's star level based on several criteria, including overall quality, cleanliness, hospitality, service, bedrooms, bathrooms and food. The board recognises around 4,000 hotels across Britain and Ireland, and the AA Merit Score gives consumers a means of comparing hotels within the same star rating. 

The anonymous AA inspector comments: "There is a huge amount to commend at this relatively new property, which shows modernity in everything it does, but also retains a good sense of the important aspects of traditional hotelkeeping. location plays a part here, but the hotel makes an immediate impact on arrival with bold design and art installations – all of which are continued to bedrooms, restaurants and other public spaces, creating a memorable experience as a guest."

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