The Hotel & Lodge Awards recognise each year the hotels, venues, creators and personalities who embody excellence in hospitality and the art of living.
Hotel & Lodge Awards 2026: an evening dedicated to the new codes of hospitality
20 March 2026
A ceremony at the heart of contemporary hospitality
The 8th edition of the Hôtel & Lodge Awards took place on May 21, 2026, at La Fondation in Paris. This edition celebrated several key dimensions of contemporary hospitality: Architecture, Well-being, Boutique Hotel, Chef, Design, Lodge, Prestige, Resort and Hotel Villa.
At La Fondation, the evening naturally found its place. A setting where hotel, restaurants, rooftop, workspaces, sports club, spa, art and city life exist in constant dialogue. A Residence of Free Spirits, designed to welcome travelers, locals, creatives, professionals and lovers of Paris.
Celebrating the art of hospitality
Beyond the awards themselves, the Hôtel & Lodge Awards embody a certain vision of hospitality. One that goes beyond the room, the table or the service to create a complete experience. One that turns a hotel into a refuge, a restaurant into a place of conversation, a spa into a suspended moment, and design into an emotion.
The 2026 edition shone a light on the places and personalities shaping hospitality today: attention to detail, creativity, well-being, sustainability, architectural character and the pleasure of hosting. These themes resonate naturally with La Fondation, whose DNA is rooted in plurality, eclecticism, the pleasure of welcoming and a sense of timelessness.
An evening of encounters and recognition
Throughout La Fondation, the ceremony brought together many of those shaping the future of hospitality: iconic houses, independent addresses, designers, chefs, hoteliers, partners, jury members and guests.
La Fondation warmly thanks the Hôtel & Lodge teams, jury members, partners and guests for their trust. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists of this 8th edition.
Some evenings do more than award prizes. They sketch a sensitive map of hospitality to come: one defined by attention to detail, genuine care, places with soul and homes that leave a lasting impression and make you want to return.
Relive the Hôtel & Lodge Awards 2026 evening at La Fondation on Instagram.
KEY FACTS
• The 8th edition of the Hôtel & Lodge Awards was held on May 21, 2026, at La Fondation in Paris’ 17th arrondissement.
• A landmark event in high-end hospitality and lifestyle, the ceremony is organized by Hôtel & Lodge Magazine.
• The 2026 edition celebrated several key dimensions of contemporary hospitality: Architecture, Well-being, Boutique Hotel, Chef, Design, Lodge, Prestige, Resort and Hotel Villa.
• The evening brought together hoteliers, creators, experts, partners, jury members and enthusiasts around a shared purpose: celebrating the places and talents shaping hospitality today.
• By hosting the ceremony, La Fondation reaffirmed its role as a place of many lives, open to encounters, creativity and the great conversations on contemporary hospitality.
The 2026 edition was held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at La Fondation, in Paris.
The 2026 categories include Architect, Wellness, Boutique Hotel, Chef, Design, Lodge, Prestige, Resort and Hotel Villa.
Because La Fondation embodies a holistic and contemporary vision of hospitality, a place where a 5-star hotel, restaurants, rooftop, sports club, spa, workspaces, art and gatherings come together in the heart of Paris.