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Hospitality Awards
The Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards


The Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards 2026

Unbelievable - and yet true: For over two decades now, Connoisseur Circle has been regarded as the most reliable and renowned navigator through the fascinating world of the international luxury hotel industry and the most exclusive destinations. During this time, more than 1,000 of the most exceptional luxury hotels around the globe have been independently, objectively and with the highest level of expertise reviewed, rated and awarded by a top-class team of experts consisting of experienced travel connoisseurs and leading top journalists.

Each year, the Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards offer a very special occasion to celebrate success. For the 13th time, Connoisseur Circle has honored the world’s finest hosts and placed them in the spotlight in this issue.

The awards recognize outstanding host personalities and hotel properties that set new standards in guest satisfaction through excellent service, uncompromising quality and exceptional passion, while consistently going above and beyond.

Across ten prestigious categories, from Best Boutique Hotel and Hideaway Indian Ocean to Best Newcomer Hotel Worldwide, ten of the world’s finest hotels have qualified. They represent the very best of luxury hospitality in Europe, Asia, the United States, the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian Ocean.

We congratulate all the winners.