An award that certifies and testifies the pride of the destination Italy and our hospitality
The Best Luxury Hotel Awards, now in their second edition , is the annual award conceived by Teamwork Hospitality with the contribution of ElleDecor and EHMA – European Hotel Managers Association to celebrate the best Italian luxury accommodations that stand out for excellence in the services they offer and their ability to guarantee an extraordinary experience for their guests.
“In Italy, the number of 5-star and 5-star luxury hotels is constantly growing. About 720 high-end hotels are operating on the Italian territory today. In 2025, 61 new hotel openings are planned and another 53 in 2026. According to projections, Italy could have 836 5-star hotels by 2028. This growth is supported by rising demand, particularly from emerging markets such as India. Against this backdrop, the Best Luxury Hotel Awards are born. A tribute to the excellence, innovation and passion that drive luxury hospitality in Italy. Rewarding these hotels means enhancing the daily commitment that makes a stay experience unforgettable,” said Mauro Santinato, president of Teamwork Hospitality, organizer of the awards.
This year’s awards ceremony will be held on October 29, 2025, at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan, with the introduction of important new features, the presence of increasingly cutting-edge categories, a revamped jury and the sponsorship of Altagamma.
The Best Luxury Hotel Awards 2025 will honor facilities in the following categories: Best Service, Best Restaurant, Best Bar, Best Breakfast, Best Wellness & Spa, Best Sustainability Program, Best Design, Best New Opening, and Best General Manager. In addition to these, there is a new category Best Wine Experience, dedicated to hotels that offer an excellent wine experience, enhancing the quality and variety of the labels offered, both inside and outside the facility, with visits to wineries, vineyards and exclusive wine tours.
A jury composed of high-level professionals, hotel executives, general managers with deep experience in the world of hôtellerie and luxury that ensures a careful and prestigious selection process. Participation in the awards is free and open to all accommodations that are classified as 5-star or 5-star luxury hotels. Facilities can be independent, part of groups, belonging to international circuits or affiliated with international brands. Collection of Best Luxury Hotel Awards nominations will close on June 30, 2025, while finalists will be announced on September 1, 2025 pending the final awards ceremony for the winners, which will be on October 29, 2025.
