TopHotel Awards Gala comes as a recognition of the work and efforts that the hotel, tourism and hospitality industry in Romania is making every day. On 23 May, we will celebrate performance and investment in the hospitality industry, as well as the teams and individuals who have inspired and persevered over the past year.
The judging process is carried out according to the following schedule:
COMPETITION REGISTRATION (24 February - 2 April)
Investors, hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, customers and suppliers are invited to submit project proposals by filling in the online registration form. Registration for the competition is FREE until 2 April.
NOMINEES ANNOUNCEMENT (13 April)
Nominees who meet the requirements for participation in the TopHotel Awards competition will be posted on the website on 13 April.
ONLINE VOTING (13 April - 7 May)
Online voting for the nominees will be done by accessing the event website from 13 April to 7 May. Each person can only vote once.
JURY VOTE (19 April - 7 May)
During this period, the jury vote will take place, carried out by the jury committee for each section.
MYSTERY SHOPPING EVALUATION OF NOMINATED LOCATIONS (13 April - 7 May)
The mystery shopping evaluation by 4Service representatives of the locations nominated will take place from 13 April to 7 May.
TOPHOTEL AWARDS GALA (23 May)
Now in its seventh edition, the Gala will take place on 23 May, starting at 19.00, at the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.
This category is for 5-star hotels, affiliated with an international chain, which offer guests high-quality services and facilities and have performed outstandingly in 2022.
This category is for 4-star hotels, affiliated with an international chain, which offer guests high-quality services and facilities and have performed outstandingly in 2022.
This category is for 4 & 5 star hotels, not affiliated with an international chain, that offer guests high-quality services and facilities and have performed outstandingly in 2022.
This category is dedicated to recognizing the excellence of boutique (luxury) hotels that differentiate themselves through architecture and design, both exterior and rooms, the authenticity of concept, facilities, location, quality service, and personalized guest experience.
The category is aimed at 3-star hotels that have attracted the attention of guests through professionalism, quality of service, and facilities offered.
This category is for those locations that focus on protecting the environment while providing an unforgettable guest experience. Locations in this category stand out for their nature-friendly activities: they have implemented green or eco-friendly programmes internally, the construction of the property is eco-certified, they use solar energy sources, they have products and food from their farms and gardens, etc.
This category is for 4 and 5-star hotels in the leisure tourism category, which is distinguished by exceptional service and focus on recreational experiences, offering a wide range of activities for relaxation and recreation.
Category open to balneal tourism hotels. Hotels offering quality services and owning new or upgraded medical treatment centers, well-equipped SPA & wellness areas, and qualified medical staff will be awarded.
In this category are awarded those accommodation units (villas or cottages), classified at 4 and 5 stars, which offer a memorable experience to guests through diverse and high-quality services and facilities.
Category open to manor houses or castles (historic buildings) that offer accommodation and that stand out by preserving the original architecture, design, and concept and that offer a fairytale experience to guests through their authenticity.
Category open to guesthouses that emphasize the traditional style and promote it daily through tourism. Nominees in this category offer guests an unforgettable experience, highlight traditions and make them known through design, customs, or gastronomy.
This category is addressed to those hostels that stand out for their design, concept, and modern architecture, as well as high-quality services.
Category open to hotel spas that stand out by design and concept, but also by the variety and quality of services offered - treatments and massages.
Category open to those wineries that organize tours and offer accommodation on the vineyards, having in their portfolio of services and wine tasting and culinary experiences.
This category rewards those restaurants of tourist units that focus on the culinary experiences of guests and offer varied menus.
The category is aimed at new hotels, inaugurated between May 2022 and April 2023, which have had a particular impact on the tourism services market.
Category open to hotels already on the market before 2023 and which in the last year have made major investments in renovation and refurbishment.
The category aims to reward the largest hotel transactions made in the last 12 months (May 2022 - April 2023).
In this category are awarded hotels that have managed in the last year to adapt in real-time to the online environment and use all digital tools to offer the best conditions to their customers.
The category aims to reward the most innovative design concept (interior and exterior) of a hotel among those opened between May 2022 and April 2023.
The category aims to highlight and reward initiatives or programs that have supported the recovery of domestic tourism (both in cities and on the coast or in mountain tourism) in the last 12 months (May 2022 - April 2023).
This category aims to highlight and reward local initiatives or programs that have contributed to the revival and promotion of tourism abroad.
In this category will be awarded those digital initiatives, platforms, or websites that have encouraged tourists to try unique experiences in Romania.
This category aims to highlight and reward programs developed by local tour operators that have contributed to the revival and promotion of tourism in Romania for foreign tourists.
Category open to those who have seen the potential of various areas in Romania and have invested in the last 12 months in locations or other tourism businesses that have contributed to preserving the local character, offering unique experiences, or developing hospitality in general. This category does not include investments in hotels.
The category recognizes the hard work and efforts of the best hotel General Managers who have played a major role in the hotel's outstanding performance in recent months.
In this category are awarded those employees who in the last year have distinguished themselves through initiative and professionalism in the hotel where they work and have had outstanding performance.
This category recognizes teams that have mobilized and supported the hotel they are part of, but also that have stood out for their professionalism and outstanding quality of service and care for guests.
The category offers recognition to chefs who have adapted to new customer demands, demonstrating flexibility and innovation.
This category rewards the best CSR initiative of a hotel or travel agency in the fields of health, education, environment and local community development.
