The UK Hotelier Awards celebrates excellence across the UK hospitality industry, recognising outstanding hotels, teams and individuals delivering exceptional guest experiences, leadership and innovation.
Our categories are designed to spotlight the people and businesses setting new standards within hospitality.
Hotel Categories
Hotel of the Year
Recognising an outstanding hotel delivering excellence across operations, guest experience, service and reputation.
Independent Hotel of the Year
Celebrating independent hotels demonstrating exceptional hospitality, individuality and operational success.
Luxury Hotel of the Year
Awarded to a luxury hotel delivering premium guest experiences, service excellence and attention to detail.
Boutique Hotel of the Year
Recognising boutique hotels offering unique guest experiences, design and personalised hospitality.
Spa Hotel of the Year
Celebrating hotels delivering exceptional wellness, spa and relaxation experiences alongside outstanding hospitality.
Individual & Team Categories
General Manager of the Year
Recognising exceptional leadership, operational excellence and contribution to hotel success.
Rising Star of the Year
Awarded to an emerging hospitality professional showing outstanding potential and impact.
Hospitality Team of the Year
Celebrating teams consistently delivering exceptional service, teamwork and operational performance.
Unsung Hero Award
Recognising individuals whose contribution behind the scenes makes a significant impact within their business.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honouring an individual who has made an outstanding long-term contribution to the UK hospitality industry.
Guest Experience & Innovation Categories
Guest Experience Award
Celebrating businesses delivering exceptional customer service and memorable guest experiences.
Hotel Innovation Award
Recognising hotels introducing innovative ideas, services or operational improvements within hospitality.
Hotel Technology Award
Awarded to hotels or hospitality businesses successfully using technology to improve operations, guest experience or efficiency.
Important Award Dates
Stay up to date with the key milestones for this year’s UK Hotelier Awards, from entry deadlines to the awards ceremony itself.
Entries Close
Date: 20/12/2026
Apply Online
Submit your entry before the deadline to be considered for this year’s UK Hotelier Awards.
Finalists Announcement
Date: 01/04/2027
The shortlisted hotels, teams, and individuals will be announced ahead of the awards ceremony.
Awards Ceremony
Date: To Be Confirmed (2027)
Join us in 2027 as we celebrate excellence across the UK hotel industry at the UK Hotelier Awards.