Hotel Property Award nominees 2026
24 hotels from 11 countries have applied for the European "Hotel Property Award 2026"
This year, the Hotel Property Award 2026 has received applications from 24 exceptional hotels across 11 countries, showcasing the rich diversity and innovation within European hospitality. With this prestigious award, we celebrate hotels that stand out for their distinctive design, groundbreaking innovation, and architectural brilliance. The competition was open to newly built properties or those that have undergone significant renovations and repositioning within the past 18 months.
Here are our 10 nominees in alphabetical order:
ARCOTEL Tabakfabrik
Linz, Austria
© Arcotel Hotels
ARCOTEL Tabakfabrik is part of the transformation of Linz’s former industrial Tabakfabrik site into a vibrant centre for technology, creativity and culture. Located across nine floors of the 109-metre QUADRILL Tower, the hotel draws on the site’s industrial heritage through exposed concrete, dark metal accents and contemporary loft-style interiors. The concept reflects the changing identity of the surrounding district while creating a new design-led destination within the city.
Brach Madrid
Madrid, Spain
© Nolwenn Pernin
Brach Madrid brings a distinctive hospitality concept to a classic white-stone building on Madrid’s historic Gran Vía. Designed by Philippe Starck to feel like a private home, its interiors are filled with carefully selected objects, materials and details that create a personal and layered atmosphere. With 57 rooms, a restaurant, bar, French pastry shop and 400 m² Spa & Sports Club, the hotel combines intimate design with a diverse range of guest experiences.
Casa Cook Madonna
Madonna di Campiglio, Italy
© Casa Cook Madonna
Casa Cook Madonna shows how transforming an existing building can refresh both a hospitality brand and its surroundings. Located on the village square, the hotel honors local tradition while appealing to a new generation of international travelers. Its lobby and terrace serve as shared living spaces where guests and locals naturally come together.
Hotel De Zeevaartschool
Vlissingen, Netherlands
© Hotel De Zeevartschool
Hotel De Zeevaartschool gives new life to a former maritime school and national monument on the seafront of Vlissingen. The hotel preserves the building’s maritime heritage while transforming it into a contemporary hospitality concept with views of both the sea and the city. Its distinctive Sailors’ Rooms are inspired by sleeping quarters on board ships, creating a direct connection between the building’s past and its new purpose.
Hotel Schani City
Vienna, Austria
© Schani Hotels | Gregor Hofbauer
Hotel Schani Wien combines the charm and hospitality of traditional Vienna with technology designed for the modern traveller. Features such as mobile check-in and digital room keys create a seamless guest experience, while the interiors retain a sense of Viennese character and comfort. Located next to Vienna’s main railway station, the hotel brings together smart hospitality, sustainability and a strong connection to the city.
Kimpton Main Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
© Kimpton Main Frankfurt | Konstantin Volkmar
Kimpton Main Frankfurt is the first US-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in the German-speaking market, bridging Frankfurt’s financial heritage with modern energy. Its landmarked façade on the former Deutsche Bank site is integrated into a striking, futuristic building. Inside, Bauhaus-inspired design flows throughout all 155 rooms and suites, creating a cohesive and contemporary hospitality experience.
Silt & Sand Langeoog
Langeoog, Germany
© Silt & Sand Langeoog
Silt & Sand Langeoog is a contemporary beach hotel shaped by its close connection to the North Sea island and its natural surroundings. Its name, inspired by the silt of the seabed and the sand of Langeoog’s beaches, reflects this connection to the landscape. With its relaxed design, spa and regional restaurant, the hotel offers a modern take on island hospitality.
SLS Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
© SLS Barcelona
SLS Barcelona brings the SLS brand to Europe for the first time with a five-star urban resort on the waterfront at Port Fòrum. Its interior design draws inspiration from the moon’s influence on the tides and natural rhythms of life, with different spaces reflecting elements of the lunar cycle. With 471 rooms, three pools and a diverse collection of restaurants and social spaces, the hotel combines Mediterranean surroundings with the bold character of the SLS brand.
The Florentin by Althoff Collection
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
© The Florentin | Daniel Schäfer
The Florentin by Althoff Collection brings together a historic 1901 villa and contemporary architecture to create an Urban Retreat in the heart of Frankfurt. The original building is carefully preserved through authentic materials and craftsmanship, while minimalist design, natural materials and a lush central courtyard connect old and new. The result is a calm, cohesive retreat that balances the property’s heritage with a distinctly contemporary identity.
Wilde Vienna Fleischmarkt
Vienna, Austria
© Wilde Vienna
Wilde Vienna Fleischmarkt transforms a more than 300-year-old former post office in Vienna’s historic centre into a contemporary aparthotel. Historic architectural elements meet modern studios, apartments and social spaces, giving the building a new purpose. The concept combines the independence of apartment living with the experience of a design-led hotel, creating a contemporary use for one of Vienna’s historic buildings.