Since their creation, the Hospitality Awards have recognised the efforts made at every level to improve hotel operations. The Local Awards are dedicated to individual initiatives developed within single properties, driven by the same commitment to innovation and excellence.
WINNER: Ki Space Hotel & Spa (Val d’Europe, France)
Located just minutes from Disneyland Paris, Ki Space Hotel & Spa redefines the hospitality experience through innovation and technology. This new-generation 4-star property blends contemporary design, digital convenience, and well-being in a concept tailored for modern travelers.
Guests enjoy smart rooms equipped with connected features, digital check-in, and interactive screens enhancing comfort and autonomy. Innovation extends beyond the rooms — from service robots to seamless mobile access, every touchpoint embodies intuitive hospitality.
The hotel’s 1,000 m² spa, heated pool, and wellness facilities add a premium lifestyle dimension, while family-friendly spaces, co-working areas, and kitchen-equipped suites meet the needs of both leisure and business guests.
COUP DE COEUR: Maison Heler Metz – Curio Collection by Hilton (France)
Opened in March 2025, Maison Heler Metz stands as a surreal landmark designed by Philippe Starck. The nine-story monolith crowned with a traditional Lorraine house transforms the city skyline into a living artwork. Blending poetry, architecture, and hospitality, the hotel offers 104 rooms, restaurants, and a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking Metz and the Centre Pompidou. Every detail—stained-glass windows by Ara Starck, symbolic objects, and bespoke rituals—immerses guests in the fictional world of Manfred Heler. Rooted in local craftsmanship and sustainable practices, Maison Heler Metz has become a cultural destination, redefining how art, imagination, and hospitality can converge.
FINALIST: Gateway Bekal (Kerala, India)
Set across 30 acres of tropical landscape near the historic Bekal Fort in Kerala, Gateway Bekal marks the debut of the reimagined Gateway brand. The resort’s 151 rooms and villas combine Dutch-inspired architecture with Kerala’s artisanal heritage, offering serene river and garden views. Designed for weddings, MICE, and leisure stays, it features extensive event venues, Ayurvedic spa treatments, and regional cuisine at Earth Pavilion. Built with locally sourced laterite stone and surrounded by 1,200 coconut trees, Gateway Bekal integrates sustainable design and community engagement. The resort redefines Bekal as a destination where tradition meets contemporary hospitality.
FINALIST: TRIBE Krakow Old Town – ACCOR (Poland)
Opened in 2024 on Worcella Street, Tribe Krakow Old Town introduces the first TRIBE hotel in Poland, redefining midscale hospitality with its bold design and vibrant energy.
The 168-room property combines smart functionality with creative spaces, including a pan-Asian restaurant, cocktail bar, café, wellness area, and Social Hub open to guests and locals alike. Designed by Ingarden & Ewý and Stone Designs, the hotel reflects Krakow’s architectural heritage with a contemporary edge.
Currently applying for BREEAM Excellent certification, Tribe Krakow Old Town captures the modern spirit of travel through design, community, and sustainability.
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