Stuart Madnick's Hotel wins Second Award

Langley Castle Hotel gets Top Prize in the Pride of Northumbria Awards

October 20, 2004

For the second time within two years, Langley Castle Hotel, owned by ESD Professor Stuart Madnick, has received the annual "Pride of Northumbria" Award for Best Small Hotel of the Year. This honor places Langley Hotel in the National Finals, which will be judged in April of 2005.

Langley Castle previously won this award in 2002. In addition, the Castle recently earned a White Ribbon Award from the Royal Automobile Club of the United Kingdom and has garnered other accolades as well for its high standards of hospitality, cuisine, service, and comfort.

Langley Castle is a 14th-century structure located in Northumberland, England. It was purchased in 1985 by Professor Madnick, who converted it from a private home into a hotel following extensive renovations.The Castle offers eight individually furnished en suite bedrooms as well as additional rooms on the grounds. The hotel is one of the region's most popular locations for weddings. Visitors from MIT typically receive a special discount.

Further information on Langley Castle and its most recent awards is available in PDF format.