Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has revealed the winners of the SLH Awards 2025, honouring outstanding independently spirited hotels in the world.
The flagship title SLH Hotel of the Year 2025 was awarded to Breidenbacher Hof in Düsseldorf, Germany.
All winners 2025:
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SLH Hotel of the Year – Breidenbacher Hof, Germany“For a hotel that embodies what it means to be part of SLH: independent, exceptional, unforgettable”.
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Considerate Hotel of the Year – Dar Ahlam, Morocco“For a property that embraces sustainability with elegance while also continuously raising the bar”.
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Resort Hotel of the Year – Desa Hay, Bali“Awarded to a getaway epitomising unforgettable settings, effortless service and unique experiences”.
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City Hotel of the Year – Lanson Place Causeway Bay, Hong Kong“Recognising the hotel that stands tall as the ultimate urban retreat in 2025”.
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Country House Hotel of the Year – Stein Eriksen Residences, USA“A celebration of the hotel that has redefined the country escape in 2025”.
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Most ‘Liked’ Hotel – The Retreat Koh Chang, Thailand“Presented to the hotel whose posts on SLH’s channels captured the most love over the past year”.
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The Mystery Inspectors’ Excellence Award – Punta Tragara, Italy“Voted on by SLH’s expert mystery inspectors and awarded to a hotel that exceeds the highest standards of review”.
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The Club by SLH Award – Nimb Hotel, Denmark“A combination of guest survey feedback and top booking data from SLH Club, SLH’s complimentary loyalty programme”.
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The withIN Award – Forestis, Italy“Reflecting the most booked and highly recommended property by withIN agencies, SLH’s preferred travel agent programme”.
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Hilton Honors Award – The Terrace Club at Busena, Japan“Based entirely on guest feedback, recognising an SLH hotel part of the exclusive Hilton partnership, with the highest volume of 100% Hilton Honors reviews”.
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SLH Spirit Award – The Tokyo Station Hotel, Japan“Awarded to a property that deeply embodies the spirit of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand”.
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Hotel Hero Award – Germain Duchanaud, Concierge, Grand Hotel du Palais Royal, Paris, France“Recognising an on-property team member who sets the benchmark for excellence, going above and beyond in the SLH spirit”.
