European Hotel Awards 2025 to Celebrate Hospitality Excellence on 17 November

Monday, 17 November 2025 • Grand Hotel Vilnius, Curio Collection by Hilton • Vilnius, Lithuania

The European Hotel Awards, now in its seventh edition, will take place on Monday 17 November 2025 at the Grand Hotel Vilnius, Curio Collection by Hilton, in the heart of Vilnius’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. Founded in 2018 in partnership with References™ magazine, the Awards honour outstanding achievements across Europe’s hotel industry, from luxury and design to sustainability and innovation.

This year’s Selection Committee, comprising leading figures in hospitality and gastronomy, evaluates nominees against rigorous criteria in categories including Luxury Hotel of the Year, Design Hotel of the Year and Sustainable Hotel of the Year. The evening will culminate in a black-tie gala featuring keynote speeches, live performances and the announcement of winners whose work embodies service excellence and creative vision.

“I am honoured to preside over the European Hotel Awards 2025,” said Michel Stalport, President of the European Hotel Awards. “These Awards spotlight the passion and talent that drive our industry forward.”

As Event Partner, the Grand Hotel Vilnius—renowned for its blend of historic elegance and modern luxury—will host a curated programme of networking sessions, panel discussions and exclusive tours of its landmark spaces.

“It is a true honour for our hotel to host the European Hotel Awards 2025. We look forward to welcoming the most inspiring names in hospitality, and to sharing the cultural richness of Vilnius with them.”
— Sigita Rudzevičienė, General Manager, Grand Hotel Vilnius