TWO hotels have made the shortlist for the Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2006.

The White Lion Hotel, Upton, has been nominated for most excellent traditional inn,and the Colwall Park Hotel will compete in the most excellent value for money section.

Awards are based on responses from guest nomination forms and regional inspector reports.

White Lion husband and wife team, Jon and Christine Lear, said a hands-on approach, ethos for customer care and a lot of hard work was behind the success.

Winners are announced on Monday, November 14, at a presentation at the Carlton Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge, London.