The winners of the Top Hotel Awards 2022 event have been designated.
This year’s awards at the TopHotel Awards 2022 event, attended by hospitality industry professionals, are:
In the category Hotel of the Year – International Chain Hotel, 5 stars, addressed to 5-star hotels affiliated with an international chain, with at least 1 year of activity:
1st Place: JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel
2nd Place: Athenee Palace Hilton
3rd Place: Hilton Sibiu
In the category of 5-star hotels, not affiliated with an international chain, with at least 1 year of activity, Hotel of the Year – Independent Hotel, 5 stars:
1st Place: Pleiada Boutique Hotel, Iasi
2nd Place: Grand Hotel Continental
3rd Place: Sky Blue Hotel & Spa
In the category of 4-star hotels, affiliated with an international chain, with at least 1 year of activity, Hotel of the Year – International Chain Hotel, 4 stars:
1st Place: Crowne Plaza Bucharest
2nd Place: Mercure Timisoara
2nd Place: Courtyard By Marriott Floreasca
3rd Place: Doubletree by Hilton Oradea
In the category of 4-star hotels, not affiliated with an international chain, with at least 1 year of activity, Hotel of the Year – Independent Hotel, 4 stars:
1st Place: Mandachi Hotel & Spa
2nd Place: Kronwell Brasov Hotel
3rd Place: Hotel PRIVO
In the Boutique (Luxury) Hotel of the Year category, dedicated to recognizing excellence in boutique (luxury) hotels that differentiate themselves through design, concept authenticity, facilities, location, quality services, and guest experience, with at least 1 year of activity:
1st Place: Epoque Hotel Relais & Chateaux
2nd Place: Suter Palace Heritage Boutique Hotel
3rd Place: Fabesca Boutique Hotel & Spa
In the category of 3-star hotels that have attracted guest attention through professionalism, service quality, and facilities offered, with at least 1 year of activity, Most Popular Hotel of the Year – 3 stars:
1st Place: Belfort Hotel in Brasov
2nd Place: Moxy Bucharest Old Town
2nd Place: Wolkendorf Bio Hotel & Spa
3rd Place: Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca
The Best Green & Eco-friendly Location category is addressed to locations focused on environmental protection, with nature-friendly activities: they have green or eco-friendly programs, the property construction is eco-certified, they use solar energy sources, and they have products and food from their own farms and gardens, with at least 1 year of activity.
1st Place: Green Village Resort
2nd Place: Potcoava Mountain Hideaway
3rd Place: Crowne Plaza Bucharest
LEISURE
4-star Leisure Hotel of the Year category, featuring 4-star hotels in the leisure tourism category, with an emphasis on recreational experiences, relaxation, and recreation activities, with at least 1 year of activity:
1st Place: Teleferic Grand Hotel
2nd Place: Novum By The Sea
2nd Place: Balvanyos Resort
3rd Place: Bacolux Afrodita Resort & Spa
In the category of hotels in balneary tourism, with new or modernized treatment centers, with spa & wellness areas and qualified medical staff, with at least 1 year of activity, Hotel of the Year for Balneary Tourism:
1st Place: Lotus Therm Spa&Luxury Resort Baile Felix
2nd Place: Ana Hotels Europa
3rd Place: Bacolux Diana Resort
3rd Place: Ensana Hotels – Danubius Health Spa Resort, Sovata
The category for accommodation units such as villas or cottages, with at least 1 year of activity, Best Resort:
1st Place: Singureni Manor, Equestrian Retreat
2nd Place: Green Village Resort
2nd Place: Lebada Luxury Resort & SPA
3rd Place: Zaga Zaga Sat
The category for mansions with exceptional architecture, design, and concept, with at least 1 year of activity, Most Beautiful Mansion:
1st Place: Conacul lui Maldar
2nd Place: Conac Polizu
3rd Place: Conacul Coroanei Luxury Boutique Hotel
In the category of guest houses with at least 1 year of activity, with an emphasis on traditional style in design, customs, or gastronomy, Traditional Guest House of the Year:
1st Place: Valea Verde Retreat Transilvania
2nd Place: Count Kálnoky’s Guesthouses in Transylvania
3rd Place: Casa Filip in Sarichioi
In the category of guest houses with at least 1 year of activity, with modern design, concept, and architecture, Boutique guest house of the year:
1st Place: Anna Charisma, the Carpathian Chalet
2nd Place: Atra Doftana Boutique Hotel
3rd Place: Casa Muntelui Fundata
Best Hotel SPA category, for hotel spas with treatment and massage services, with at least 1 year of activity:
1st Place: Herculum Spa, Bacolux Afrodita Resort & Spa
2nd Place: Ana Aslan Health Spa, Ana Hotels Europa
3rd Place: Grand Santerra Spa, Balvanyos Resort
The category for wineries that organize tours and offer accommodation on vineyard estates, with wine tastings and special culinary experiences, with at least 1 year of activity, Best Winery Accommodation:
1st Place: Casa Timis
2nd Place: Vinalia, Conacul din Ceptura
3rd Place: Castelul Bethlen-Haller
In the Best Culinary Experience in a Hotel or Guest House Restaurant category, for hotel and guest house restaurants with varied menus and at least 1 year of activity:
1st Place: GastroLab Restaurant & Terrace, Bavanyos Resort
2nd Place: Veranda dintre Vii, Casa Timis
3rd Place: Restaurant PRIVO
HOTEL INVESTMENT
The category for new hotels, inaugurated between May 2021 and April 2022, with an evident impact on the tourism services market, Hotel Opening of the Year:
1st Place: The Marmorosch, Autograph Collection
2nd Place: Alma Health & Spa Retreat, Lacu Sarat, Braila
3rd Place: Ibis Bucharest Politehnica
The category for hotels already existing on the market before 2022, with major investments in renovation and furnishing, Best Upgrade for a Hotel:
1st Place: Athenee Palace Hilton
2nd Place: Radisson Blu Hotel, Bucharest
3rd Place: Hotel Sinaia
The category for hotels adapted to the online environment and the use of digital tools, Best Investment in Innovation and Technology:
1st Place: Athenee Palace Hilton
Best Hotel Design category for the most innovative design concept (interior and exterior) of a hotel among those inaugurated or renovated between May 2021 and April 2022.
1st Place: Qosmo Brasov Hotel
TOURISM
Best Initiative for Supporting Local Tourism category for initiatives or programs that supported the relaunch of domestic tourism in the last 12 months (May 2021-April 2022).
1st Place: Publication of the book “52 de weekenduri de vis in Romania” (52 Dream Weekends in Romania), Romanian Romance
The category for local initiatives or programs that contributed to the relaunch and promotion of tourism outside Romania’s borders, Best Initiative for Supporting Global Tourism:
1st Place: Egypt – Romanians’ favorite destination in 2021!, Karpaten Turism campaign
In the Best Digital Initiative for Inspiring Romanian Tourism category for digital initiatives, platforms, or sites that encouraged tourists to try unique experiences in Romania:
1st Place: Travelminit – digitalization of hotels and guest houses in Romania
2nd Place: Launch of Accent DMC
3rd Place: Launch of the Hotel 2 Business Platform
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
General Manager of the Year category for those who managed to ensure business continuity or development in the hotel over the last months, with at least 1 year of activity.
1st Place: Laura Ursu, Ana Hotels Poiana Brasov
In the Best Employee of the Year in a Hotel category for employees who stood out through initiative and professionalism in the hotel where they work, with at least 1 year of activity:
1st Place: Raluca Constantinescu, Rooms Division Manager, Epoque Hotel Relais & Chateaux
2nd Place: Adrian Chirica, Assistant Food & Beverage Director, JW Marriott Bucharest
3rd Place: Ionela Alexii, Sales Director Ana Hotels Poiana Brasov
In the Hotel Team of the Year category for recognizing teams that mobilized and supported their hotel and stood out through professionalism, service quality, and guest care, with at least 1 year of activity:
1st Place: Teleferic Grand Hotel
Chef of the Year for the Hotel Industry category for head chefs who adapted to new customer requirements, demonstrating flexibility and innovation:
1st Place: Nico Lontras, Veranda dintre Vii, Casa Timis
In the Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution category:
1st Place: Daniela Esanu, Hotel Alpin
Frequently Asked Questions
Which hotel won Hotel of the Year in the 5-star international chain category?
JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel won 1st place in the Hotel of the Year – International Chain Hotel, 5 stars category.
Who won the award for the best hotel design in 2022?
Qosmo Brasov Hotel was designated the winner in the Best Hotel Design category for the most innovative design concept.
Which location was awarded for sustainability?
Green Village Resort secured 1st place in the Best Green & Eco-friendly Location category, recognized for its environmental protection efforts.