New Hotel of the Year, CEE

The Award is open to hotels which have opened in CEE between October 2019 and September 2020. The category is to be judged on factors such as the initial occupancy rate, development history, market conditions and general reputation in the industry.

Nominees

Best Western Plus Hotel Warsaw

The hotel was inspired by the numerous journeys of the owners who tried to combine modernity with the unique character of the place. Large, very well-equipped rooms in carefully selected colors allow to rest after a day full of work, and the original Wisła restaurant invites to a culinary journey through Europe. A carefully selected team has experience in working in the best hotels in Poland, and the best reward is guest satisfaction. The hotel is located on the right bank of the Vistula River, surrounded by greenery, has become an important place for local residents and people looking for peace in the vicinity of the center.

Best Western Premier Hotel City Center Wrocław

Best Western Premier Hotel Wrocław is a prestigious four-star hotel located in Gwarna Street, in the city centre, a 3-minute walk away from the Main Railway Station and <2 km away from the Market Square and the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. Its convenient location provides easy access to the most important historical and cultural sites for visitors to the city. The building was designed by Cracow-based SSC Architects while Loft of Gdynia was responsible for the interiors. It is a perfect mix of modern and sophisticated ambience with the excitement of the dynamic and vibrant city life. It offers perfect hotel experience, with sunny and comfortable one and two-storey rooms, excellent and healthy breakfast options made from locally-sourced ingredients, an elegant restaurant with a la carte menu with dishes from all around the world, and a cosy lobby bar with place to relax after a busy day. Also, a relaxation zone is provided, with dry and steam sauna, and a fully-equipped gym.

Citybox Tallinn

Citybox, an innovative hotel with a new concept, will open its doors in the first building of Porto Franco, on 1st of August in 2020. Citybox is a self-service hotel that will surely change the hotel landscape of Tallinn. The hotel also perfectly complements the trade and office centre of Porto Franco. Thanks to new technological solutions, Citybox can provide high-quality accommodation services at affordable prices. The reception area of the Citybox hotel of Porto Franco is located on the ground floor of the building; and the rooms are on the second, third, and fourth floor. The hotel has 272 rooms with stylish scandinavian interior design, including rooms for one, two, or four people for families. The rooms will be equipped with everything required for a comfortable night. The target clients of the hotel are tourists on a city holiday and business travellers. The concept of Citybox is modern and in accordance with the trends of the world.

Cukrownia Żnin

Cukrownia Żnin is a real city-within-a-city, based on a coherent conference and leisure concept. The post-industrial interior of the facility convey the unique ambience of the former sugar factory, and, at the same time, the application of the modern architectural solutions gave a new life to the historical object. The location of Cukrownia Żnin directly on the lakeshore and extensive green area makes it a perfect place for active leisure and water sports lovers. For guests looking for relaxation and blissful stress relief we open the doors of five SPA rooms with professionally selected procedures. Additionally, Cukrownia Żnin is a nation-unique conference space with the largest hall of 1360 m². The authentic, old sugar sacks hanging on the walls are a special element of this place. We have a SPA centre, aquapark, the Brewery with a local beer, the bowling alley with a club hall, marina with a beach and pier, play hall and square for children.

Hotel Grano

Grano Hotel provides guests with unforgettable experiences through unique design, above-average comfort and prestigious spa facilities, as well as an excellent location. The facility is located at ul. Pszenna 3, in an attractive, touristic part of gdańsk - on Granary Island. Hotel Grano offers 136 comfortable rooms, including luxurious suites which ensure relaxation at the highest level. The room units are equipped with modern high-end solutions, incl. Individually controlled air conditioning and smart TV. The real pride of the complex is the spa & wellness zone, which includes a swimming pool, gym, saunas and a treatment zone. An important facility is also the original restaurant "Młyn" serving polish cuisine in a new, surprising version. The architecture of the complex is a tribute to the Granary Island and the author of the architectural design is KD Kozikowski Design. Hotel Grano is also distinguished by its unique interiors designed by the renowned Ideograf studio.

Hotel ibis Styles Lubin Old Town

Ibis Styles Lublin Old Town opened in autumn 2019. The hotel is a modern facility with a unique atmosphere, the design of which is inspired by the legends of Lublin. The atmosphere and interior design are a great advantage for our guests - they are surrounded by unusual elements of legends - from the installation in the hall inspired by the legend of The Dream's of Leszek Czarny, through shelves referring to the legend of the beautiful Golsdsmith's daughter, to the reception desk where the shape of a fish is presented referring to the legend named after the city - Lin. Another element that distinguishes our hotel is modern, atmospheric, spacious and comfortable rooms, which are equipped with beds specially designed for our hotel. An additional advantage of our hotel is the Legendy Miasta restaurant. Our Chef prepares dishes that will be remembered for a long time. From local products, he creates dishes that combine modernity with traditional local flavors.

Nobu Hotel Warsaw

The rooms are modest and elegant. All have beautiful view through huge windows. Interior is a mixture of raw concrete and elegant wooden veneer patterned with black elements. Furniture fulfills comfort and elegance. Main lobby of the hotel is like crossing between two surrounding streets as well as between old and new part of the hotel. Sculptural spiral wooden staircase leads to first floor which houses event center. Unlike typical conference halls that one in Nobu is surrounded by crashed glass walls that provide natural light and intimacy due to its semitransparent nature. The events space is equipped with full kitchen to provide high level of food and beverage as well as it’s own lobby with generous terrace to be used in breaks. All public spaces will house masterpieces of polish art from Jankilevitsch Collection to give Nobu visitors unique possibility of contemplating art.

Park Inn by Radisson Vilnius Airport Hotel & Business centre

Park Inn by Radisson Vilnius Airport Hotel & Business Centre consists of 120 guest rooms, 4 meeting rooms totaling 400 sq. m., the Italian style Bocca Buona bar and restaurant, a modern gym and parking for more than 50 autos and buses. The 4 star hotel and business center is located by Vilnius Airport, in a rapidly developing business commercial area. It is only 15 minutes from the city center by car, so it is easy to access everything you need for business and leisure.

Radisson Hotel Szklarska Poręba

Majestically situated in the mountain resort, Radisson Hotel Szklarska Poręba will amaze you with its locally inspired interiors and top-quality leisure facilities. Relax in our Forest Spa & Wellness zone, where Guests can take advantage of aromatic sessions in a dry sauna, a herbal steam bath and an IR sauna. Guests of our hotel can also use an outdoor hot tub with a view of the mountains, swimming and recreational pool, water slide and outdoor terrace. There are also 8 treatment rooms which offer a wide range of beauty rituals inspired by mountain nature. Take advantage of our 24/7 gym, free Wi-Fi, and the toy-filled Kids Club. Taste international and regional dishes at the buffet restaurant or the à la carte restaurant with irresistible temptations complemented by a wine list featuring exquisite Polish wines. Sample local liqueurs, teas and cakes at our Lobby Bar to complete the culinary experience. Organize a successful small business meeting or dinner in our dining room.

Jury

Agata Janda
Head of Hotel Advisory
JLL
Dominik Włodarczyk
Senior Engineer
Sweco Consulting Sp.z.o.o.
Dorota Malinowska
Partner
Pro Value Sp. z o.o.
Frederic Le Fichoux
International Partner, Head of Hotel Transactions Continental Europe
Cushman & Wakefield
Jakub Lewkowicz
member of the board
Kuryłowicz & Associates
Janusz Gutowski
Managing Director
Axi Immo Group
Janusz Mitulski
Senior Director CEE & Ukraine, International Hotel Development
Marriott International
JEAN YVES EBEL
President
Campus Stella sp z o.o.
Justyna Szwech
Local Partner
Greenberg Traurig Grzesiak sp.k.
Kamil Kowa
Head of Corporate Finance & Valuation
Savills Sp. z o.o.
Łukasz Płoszyński
Deputy President
FOCUS HOTELS S.A.
Marcin Dumania
Chairman of the Board
Sun & Snow
Mark Kubaczka
Partner
artchitecture sp zo o
Miguel Martins
Head Development Northern Europe
Intercontinental Hotels Group
Paweł Nowakowski
Head of Capital Markets, MRICS
Cresa Polska Sp. z o.o.
Przemyslaw Wieczorek
Investment Director
Puro Hotels
Rafał Pomorski
CFO
Globalworth Poland
Rafał Mazurczak
Management Board Member
Echo Investment
Sean Doyle
Head of Capital Markets Poland & IP CEE
CBRE Sp. z o.o.
Tomasz Mrowczyk
Senior Partner
Griffin Real Estate

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