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THE MICHELIN STARS OF THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY

Now in its fifteenth edition, the Meetings Star Award competition will once more crown the leading hotels, destinations and individuals within the meetings industry. The coveted awards are a recognition of quality and a benchmark in its own right. We present the finalists for 2024/2025 and eagerly await who will earn bragging rights at the award ceremony on 19 February 2025.

The Meetings Star Award for the best destinations, venues, and individuals has become a reference point in the meetings industry. The gala award ceremony will take place on 19 February 2025, in Cankarjev dom.

WHICH ARE THE BEST CITY MEETING HOTELS?

This year, 114 certified hotels received the stars in the category of city meeting hotels. The certification attests to the quality of the hotels and their service.

Each hotel can receive up to three stars in accordance with our criteria:

3 STARS⭐⭐⭐ – final score from 4.81 to 5.00 
2 STARS⭐⭐ – final score from 4.61 to 4.80
1 STAR⭐ – final score from 4.41 to 4.60

Urban hotels are characterised by their location in the city centre. Their design most often includes conference capacities or large conference centres. Most certified hotels in this category have four or five stars.

THE FINALISTS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

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Photo Credit: Anantara New York Palace Budapest

ANANTARA NEW YORK PALACE BUDAPEST

The excellent hotel service of this refined gem outshines the astounding architectural design. Hats off to Anantara Budapest.

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Photo Credit: Andaz Vienna

ANDAZ VIENNA AM BELVEDERE

Hotel Andaz heralds new times. It catches attention with its mighty architecture, unparalleled hospitality and countless surprises, all wrapped in an alluring pack.

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Photo: art’otel Zagreb

ART’OTEL ZAGREB

The hotel is a timeless and elegant urban hideout. The essence of the hotel is its story, reviving an age-old concept. Hotels were once the heart of urban social life, and their cafes were urban agoras.

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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL GRESHAM PALACE

A location on the old side of the Danube and breathtaking Art Nouveau designs make a stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace feel like a fairytale, and if you squint a bit and believe extra hard, you might just think that’s the case.

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Photo: Hotel Altus Palace

HOTEL ALTUS PALACE

We do not exaggerate if we dare say you will feel magnificent inside the hotel. The ambience is fresh, lavish and unique, as appropriate for a stay in a historic palace. The entire hotel is masterfully designed.

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Photo: Kimptom Bem Budapest

KIMPTOM BEM BUDAPEST

Kimptom Bem is another remarkable hotel in Budapest that has set the bar high for rivals across the city. One of the reasons is its focus on and offering for the meetings industry. Such a holistic package comes with a price, but we believe the value justifies it.

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Photo Credit: Kozmo Luxury Hotel Budapest

KOZMO LUXURY HOTEL

It is known that clothes make the man; however, Kozmo Luxury Hotel Budapest has shown that thought-out architectural renovation creates an unmissable experience. Its personnel is responsible for unforgettable experiences.

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MATILD PALACE BUDAPEST

An unmistakable exterior, a refined and meticulously created interior, and effective hotel service make this hotel one of the leading regional city hotels. A welcome addition to Budapest’s extensive and intriguing five-star congress offer.

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Photo: Medusa Group

NOBU HOTEL WARSAW

This American-Polish jewel is undisputedly a game-changer. Many have said it is more than a hotel. That is one of the reasons it has become an icon in Warsaw.

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PARISI UDVAR HOTEL

Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest symbolises the rebirth of the city’s Golden Age. This distinctive building, lovingly restored in the heart of Budapest is set to deliver a memorable experience to all, thanks to its old-world charm.

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Photo: The Bridge MGallery Wroclaw

THE BRIDGE MGALLERY WROCLAW

The Bridge MGallery has an industrial design that captures the city’s past and charts its future. Its unmistakable black interior, recognisable brick facade and attention to detail render it one of the city’s best.

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Photo Credit: W Budapest

W BUDAPEST

W Budapest heralds a new era for luxury hotels, bringing back glamour and transforming similar hotels into the epicentres of urban social life. W Budapest has excelled in connecting the local community.

WHAT DOES THE EVALUATION OF HOTELS INCLUDE?

The competition primarily showcases best-case examples favoured by event organisers and attendees, tailored to their needs.

The two-phased evaluation includes a self-evaluation by the hotel and an unannounced visit by the hidden congress guest. Our assessors evaluate a hotel based on clear criteria and present where the hotel can improve. The assessors are experts with a wealth of experience in the meetings industry with additional knowledge and experience from the hospitality industry.

Our evaluation matrix is named the Hidden Congress Guest evaluation, comprising 654 criteria. Each category is calculated based on the percentage of fulfilling criteria and the average grade, enabling the hotels to improve each segment and criteria.

Find out more about the award competition here

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