The Categories.
The Stay Awards celebrates hospitality in all its forms, honoring the teams and properties that turn great service into unforgettable experiences.
Our categories are designed to reflect the full spectrum of a remarkable stay — from restorative sleep and standout breakfasts to wellness, design, cleanliness, and the guest journey. Each award reflects our commitment to recognizing comfort, consistency, innovation, and the details that truly elevate hospitality.
By celebrating achievements across these categories, we spotlight the stays that set new standards, delight guests across cultures, and help shape the future of world-class hospitality.
Best Stay.
Best Sleep.
Best Breakfast.
Best Pool.
Best Wellness.
Best Room.
Best Service.
Best Care.
Best Arrival.
Best Dining.
Best View.
Best Venue.
12 signature categories.
300+ participating hotels.
1500+ stars of comfort.
The Stay Awards unites hospitality visionaries to elevate the future of guest experience.
The Stay Awards brings together hoteliers, hospitality leaders, and emerging talents across key disciplines — including guest experience, operations, culinary, wellness, design, and service excellence.
By uniting members from different countries and nationalities, it fosters collaboration, higher standards, and innovation across global hospitality.
Participation is open to hotels and hospitality teams whose work reflects outstanding excellence and a true commitment to comfort, service, and unforgettable guest experiences.