Hartwell House has been mentioned or recognised within countless guidebooks, industry publications, reviews, and recommendations. In addition, the hotel has also been presented with a variety of important industry awards. The following represent just a few such awards:
| • | 5 Star Excellent Hygiene Rating - Aylesbury Vale District Council October 2008 |
| • | Pride of Britain Hotel of the Year 2008 |
| • | AA Notable Wine Award 2007 - 2008 |
| • | 2004 Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence - Hartwell House one of the 3 nominated Hotels |
| • | 2004 Georgian Group Awards - Hartwell House winner of the Restoration of a Georgian -Garden or Landscape Award, with it's work on the triumphal arch (pictured top right) |
| • | The Silver Award, Small Hotel of the Years 2003, from VisitBritain at the Excellence in England Awards for Tourism 2003 |
| • | 2003 Conde Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence - Hartwell House one of the 3 nominated hotels |
| • | 2003 Southern Tourist Board Regional Winner Excellence in England - Best Small Hotel of the Year |
| • | Automobile Association (4 Red Stars) 3 Rosettes |
| • | Royal Automobile Club Blue Ribbon |
| • | 'One of the International Country House Hotels of the Year' |
| • | 1991 Hideaway Guide (USA) |
| • | 1992,1994 and 1995 Which? Hotel Guide 'Buckinghamshire Country Hotel of the Year' |
| • | 1993 RAC Credit to the Industry Award |
| • | 1993 Johansens Award for 'Most excellent value for money in Great Britain and Ireland' |
| • | 1997 Good Hotel Guide César Award for 'Country House of the Year' |