The MUSE Hotel Awards is a world-leading and prestigious competition that honors and celebrates the very best and industry-leading hotels in hotel and hospitality design, as well as state-of-the-art services, that continue to push the boundaries of global hospitality.
Categories:
The MUSE Hotel Awards does not stop at only recognizing the best hotels in the world. It rewards and celebrates all categories that create the ultimate global hospitality and guest experience – including Hotel and Hospitality Design.
Eligibility:
The MUSE Hotel Awards is open to hoteliers, hotel developers and builders, interior designers, architects, public relations firms, advertising agencies, travel agencies, and professionals directly or indirectly related to the hospitality industry.
Submission Requirement:
Entry Brief:
It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.
Image Submission:
The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).
Video / Audio Submission:
Entries with audio/video must be submitted with a direct URL that will take judges directly to the work:
Upload video/audio to Vimeo/YouTube/Youku.
Paste the URL link into the URL field.
2025 Entry Deadline & Fees:
Early Bird: Oct 14 - Nov 14, 2024 ($450)
Regular: Nov 15 - Dec 12, 2024 ($550)
Final: Dec 13, 2024 - Jan 16, 2025 ($650)
Final Extension: Jan 17 - Feb 28, 2025 ($750)
Last Minute: Mar 1, 2025 — Sep 25, 2025 ($850)
Winning Level:
There are FOUR (4) levels of achievement in the competition:
Category Winner of the Year
Platinum MUSE (85-100 points)
Gold MUSE (70-84 points)
Silver MUSE (50-69 points)
Judging:
Judging is blind. All entrant information is removed from entries to prevent bias/conflict of interest.
To uphold the prestige and reputation of the MUSE Hotel Awards, a large part of the competition is highly dependent on the careful selection of judges of high calibre that convene each year to review submissions. This collective panel of juries assembled by International Awards Associate Inc (IAA) is primarily composed of industry experts and veterans with years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. This esteemed group of jurors represent the breadth of the profession, including private, public, institutional, and academic practice. They embody diversity in professional experience, geography, gender and ethnicity.
Evaluation Criteria:
Judges score on a scale of 1-100, based on the below criteria:
Hotel
Establishment Overview
Facilities
Visual Identity / Design
Brand Review and Reputation on Platform or Social Media
Overall Impression
Hospitality Design
Creativity / Originality / Concept / Idea
Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
Innovation / Technology
Quality / Functionality / Sustainability
Overall Impression / Wow! Factor / Memorable
The MUSE Hotel Awards and International Awards Associate Inc's decision and ranking is final in its sole discretion and binding relation to all matters relating to competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.
Results Announcement:
All winners for 2025 will be announced on April 10, 2025 via MUSE Hotel Awards official page. All registered participants can then login to see the winning works.
Prizes:
Category Winners of the Year will receive a Limited Edition MUSE Statuette to be displayed at your establishment as a quality of excellence.
Category Winners of the Year – Winner’s Banner to be featured on category page and link to website for 30 days for maximum exposure.
Category Winners of the Year will be highlighted on MUSE Hotel Awards Gallery Section located at the Home Page for 30 days to increase public visibility.
Winner Interview – All winners will get a chance for an interview to recognize the winning team that contributed to the project.
A Dedicated Hotel, Design, Restaurant, or Agency Profile (Winner’s Page) for Category Winners of the Year, Platinum, Gold, and Silver Winners. Winners can also include booking (Agoda, Booking.com, Trivago, etc.) or official website links in their profile page.
Marketing Tools – A professionally-designed icon, badge, site bug, press release templates, and email signature to celebrate your win.
Winners of all winning levels will be featured on the MUSE Hotel Awards Winners Section.
Category Winners of the Year, Platinum and Gold Winners will be featured by MUSE on social media or on Muse.World, our media partner site to maximize exposure.
A complimentary professionally-designed certificate to commemorate winning entry submissions that includes entry title, entrant company and/or winner’s name, and award category. A decal will be customized to indicate the winning level.
An e-Certificate to commemorate your win, can be downloaded. Details such as Entry Title, Entrant Company and Categories will be displayed on the e-Certificate.
Platinum, Gold, and Silver winners will be given the choice to purchase limited-edition statuettes and/or additional award certificates while stocks last.
A press release template will be available for all winning levels to download and modified to be sent to major industry outlets for marketing and promotions, celebrating your win.
2025 MUSE Theme: Celebrating Milestones
A Decade of Redefined Hospitality, A Future of Limitless Experiences
In celebrating the 10th Anniversary, the MUSE Hotel Awards continues to honor the architects of luxury, comfort, and unforgettable stays that have elevated the world of hospitality. The 2025 MUSE theme, Celebrating Milestones, is a tribute to hoteliers and designers who have turned the ordinary into the extraordinary, creating unforgettable experiences that go beyond just a stay. Every milestone represents a dedication to service, a passion for luxury, and a commitment to delivering moments that linger in the memory.
This year, you are invited to be part of this remarkable celebration, sharing your unique ideas to inspire new standards, foster collaboration, and craft experiences that will resonate with travelers for years to come. Together, let's celebrate the achievements that have brought us here and embrace a future filled with limitless possibilities in hospitality.
2025 MUSE Hotel Awards is calling for entries now. Together, let's celebrate the achievements that have brought us here and embrace a future filled with limitless possibilities in hospitality. Join us today!
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