European Hotel Awards 2025: Unveiling the 2025 Award Categories

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

As the hospitality world counts down to the European Hotel Awards gala on 17 November 2025, the organisers are pleased to reveal the full slate of categories in contention. Across more than 20 titles, the Awards will honour leadership, creativity and sustainability in Europe’s hotel sector.

Individual Awards

• Hotelier of the Year
• Hotel F&B Manager of the Year
• Woman General Manager of the Year
• Hotel Restaurant Chef of the Year
• Next Generation Hotelier of the Year
• Hotel Designer of the Year

Hotel & Resort Awards

• Iconic City Hotel of the Year
• Countryside Luxury Retreat of the Year
• Estate Hotel of the Year
• Historic Architecture Hotel of the Year
• Romantic Seaside Hotel of the Year
• Heritage Design Hotel of the Year
• City Design Hotel of the Year
• Urban Lifestyle Hotel of the Year
• Spa & Wellness Hotel of the Year

Special Awards & Agency Honors

• International PR Agency of the Year
• Green Hotel of the Year – Sustainability
• Art of Hospitality Award
• Hospitality & F&B Excellence Award