The first recognition
for the Excellencies of hospitality
Luxury in Italy

Your Content Goes Here

10 categories, 10 awards

10 Best Luxury Hotel Awards, presented by a selected jury comprising experts from the Luxury industry.

An award that certifies and bears witness to the crowning glories of the Italian destination and our hospitality.

The awards ceremony for the winners will be held at the Hotel Principe di Savoia (Milan) on 22nd October 2026.

Candidates

Category admitted

Entry to the awards is free of charge and open to all accommodation providers classified as 5-star or 5-star luxury hotels. Establishments can be independent, part of groups, belong to international circuits, or be affiliated with international brands.

Download the regulations

BEST BREAKFAST

Award for the hotel offering the best breakfast experience for quality of products, service, and atmosphere.

BEST GENERAL MANAGER

Award for the general manager who has been distinguished for recognitions and company performance.

Best service

BEST GUEST SERVICE

Award for the hotel that offers the most exceptional and personalised guest service.

BEST DESIGN

BEST DESIGN FOR THE STRUCTURE, ROOMS, AND COMMON AREAS

Award for the hotel that stands out for its architectural structure and the design of its rooms and communal areas.

BEST RESTAURANT

Award for the best hotel restaurant, including bar and room service.

BEST BAR

Best hotel bar

Award for the best bar for variety and quality of beverage offerings.

BEST SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME

BEST SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION PROGRAMME

Award for the hotel demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and ecological transition.

BEST WINE SELECTION

Prize for the hotel offering the best wine experience for the quality and variety of labels, both inside and outside the establishment, proposing dedicated cellar and vineyard visits and wine tours.

BEST WELLNESS & SPA

THE BEST WELLNESS & SPA EXPERIENCE

Award for the hotel offering the best wellness and spa experience.

BEST NEW OPENING

BEST NEW OPENING 2026

Award for the newly opened hotel that stands out for its unique location and its distinctive features.

Who

Timeline

30 June 2026

Closing date for applications

Final date for completing the form
online and sending of materials.

7 September 2026

Announcement of the finalists

The expert jury decides the shortlist.
Official publication of the 3 finalists for each category.

22 October 2026

Awarding of the winners

Announcement of the winners
at the Hotel Principe di Savoia in Milan

Apply now

Finalists
2026 edition

Finalists

Best Service

Best service

Bellevue Syrene
Sorrento (NA)

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze
Florence

Corinthia Rome
Rome

Finalists

Top Design

BEST DESIGN

Casa Monti
Rome

Castel Badia
San Lorenzo di Sabato (BZ)

Villa San Michele, A Belmond Hotel, Florence
Florence

Finalists

Best Wellness & Spa

BEST WELLNESS & SPA

Hotel de Russie
Rome

Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda
Gargnano (BS)

Castelfalfi
Montaione (FI)

Finalists

Best Sustainability Programme

BEST SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM

Casa Di Langa
Cerreto di Langa (CN)

Il Borro – Relais & Châteaux
San Giustino Valdarno (AR)

Borgo Egnazia
Savelletri di Fasano (BR)

Finalists

Best Restaurant

BEST RESTAURANT

Atto, Palazzo Portinari Salviati
Florence

Blue Furore, Furore Grand Hotel
Furore (SA)

Otto Geleng, Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel
Taormina (ME)

Finalists

Best General Manager

BEST GENERAL MANAGER

Alessandra Pagano
The Westin Palace – Milan / St. Regis – Venice

Giuseppe De Martino
St. Regis – Rome

Diego Roggero
Portrait – Milano

Finalists

Best New Opening

BEST NEW OPENING

The Carlton, A Rocco Forte Hotel
Milan

Castel Badia
San Lorenzo di Sabato (BZ)

Airelles Palladio Venice
Venice

Finalists

Best Breakfast

BEST BREAKFAST

Grand Hotel Tremezzo
Tremezzina (CO)

Borgo Santandrea
Amalfi (SA)

L’Albereta Relais & Chateaux
Erbusco (BS)

Finalists

Best Wine Selection

BEST WINE SELECTION

Hotel La Perla
Corvara (BZ)

Hassler Rome
Rome

Park Hyatt Milano
Milan

Finalists

Best Bar

BEST BAR

Prince of Savoy
Milan

Hotel Locarno
Rome

Portrait Milano
Milan

Relive the edition 2025

See the gallery

One jury of experts

Professionals with extensive experience in the hotel industry, with backgrounds in luxury hotels. They are hotel executives, general managers, or hospitality industry professionals.