2025 MUSE Hotel Awards: Season 2

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: Apr 10 – May 15, 2025 ($450)
Regular: May 16 - Jun 12, 2025 ($550)
Final: Jun 13, 2024 - Jul 10, 2025 ($650)
Final Extension: Jul 11 – Aug 14, 2025 ($750)

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 October 16, 2025 via MUSE Hotel Awards official page. All registered participants can then login to see the winning works.

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: Season 2 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!