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Best Independent Hotel:
The finest independent hotel out there. This individual hotel blew the industry away with innovation, brilliance, creativity + service.
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MADE hotel opened in September of 2017 to much fanfare and attention. Described as "Tailor-made for contemporary, global-minded, creative individualists who flatly, freely reject barriers and boundaries, MADE Hotel is a community of connected, consciously moving influencers - explorers inspired by the broadest definition of human expression. Ours is an inclusive urban hub, cosmopolitan and dynamic, fueled by New York’s sensory cacophony, yet laser focused on its place as warm retreat from the busy streets." The hotel's restaurant, Ferris, is continuously featured in NY press and the hotel has won several impressive accolades, including a place on Conde Nast Travelers' 2018 Hot List.
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Housed in a neoclassical church that has been thoughtfully renovated to preserve the building’s architectural features – including 60-foot vaulted ceilings, millwork and brass detailing, and large copper entry doors – the 20th century structure sits alongside a contextual addition connected through the lobby. The project includes 220 guest rooms, a number of dining and drinking options, a live broadcast podcast network and internet radio station called Full Service Radio, and a rooftop with sweeping views encompassing the Washington Monument and the Washington National Cathedral.
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The Asbury was the shore town’s first new hotel in more than 50 years when it opened its doors in 2016. The property, a collaboration between design virtuoso Anda Andrei, innovative hotelier David Bowd, and real estate developer iStar, combines Asbury Park’s Victorian-era history, rock-n-roll present, and shiny future into a new kind of social hub. The Asbury boasts 110 beautiful guest rooms, hip common areas and bars, a rooftop garden, an outdoor cinema, a pool, and more.
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Located in the birthplace of Minnesota just off the banks of the St. Croix River, Lora reimagines a former brewery, originally built in 1868, into an enchanting boutique hotel inspired by the fable and folklore of the Great North. Drawing from the site’s history, Lora’s inquisitive, modern design emerges from natural limestone blocks, original bricks and exposed wooden beams of the former brewery and introduced three new culinary outposts on the South end of Main Street – Feller, a full-service restaurant; The Long Goodbye, a craft cocktail bar; and MADE, a coffee and juice bar.
Most Innovative Hotel Design:
Recognizes a designer or design group who has broken the existing molds of hotel design in a new, inspirational way through an independent hotel.
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The Hoxton, Paris opened in August 2017 and is our biggest Hoxton yet with 172 rooms, two picturesque courtyards, Rivié restaurant, Jacques' Bar, and Les Voutes, a unique meetings and events space. Set in an 18th century hotel particulier, the magnificent building was built by architect Nicolas d’Orbay for Etienne Rivié, an advisor to Louis XV. More recently, it was converted into a clothing factory, then lay empty for 10 years, but after four years of construction, The Hoxton has brought it back to life, restoring many original design features of the building.
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The 50 room boutique property is the first to open in Denver’s artistic and industrial RiNo neighborhood. Initially, Hotel Founder and Owner, Ryan Diggins wasn’t intent on building a hotel, rather, he wanted to create a dynamic community gathering space, complemented by a level of all-day hospitality that wasn’t prevalent in Denver at the time. From there, Diggins, connected with the owners of New York’s Death & Co, and they bonded over a shared vision of hospitality and desire to bring the grandiose hotel bar of yesteryear back to life. The Ramble was built with a keen eye towards quality and craftsmanship; its intended permanence as a fixture in the neighborhood is evident through its exterior, which displays a high level of detailed masonry work not often seen in new-build projects, hand-cut brick and factory pane windows.
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As DC’s first micro-hotel, Hotel Hive unites modern innovation with historic character. Our 125 – 250 SQ FT rooms mix smart design with the unexpected for on the go guests looking to connect with the city. The Hive is a value driven experience that that exceeds expectations.
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Hotel Theodore
The building that houses Hotel Theodore has graced Seattle’s skyline since 1929. Revered as a product of Washington labor, Hotel Theodore evokes the building’s heritage through locally-forged partnerships with The Museum of History and Industry and a collective of Seattle makers to reveal a modern design that honor’s the city’s reputation for invention and innovation.
The building that houses Hotel Theodore has graced Seattle’s skyline since 1929. Revered as a product of Washington labor, Hotel Theodore evokes the building’s heritage through locally-forged partnerships with The Museum of History and Industry and a collective of Seattle makers to reveal a modern design that honor’s the city’s reputation for invention and innovation.
Best Hotel Bar or Restaurant:
An IT place in the industry to dine and drink, this culinary hot spot is either ‘tried and true’ or the newest place to see and be seen.
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Rare Bird rooftop bar and lounge sits perched atop Noelle above Printer’s Alley in Nashville, playing host to the lovely and unique. Whether you’re celebrating a hard day’s work or putting the finishing touches on a day of play, when you’re in the mood for something different, there’s only one place to head: the roof.
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2015 James Beard-finalist, Chef Erik Bruner-Yang, Founder of Foreign National -- a concept development company, serves globally inspired dishes with an extensive specialty cocktail menu designed by mixologist Todd Thrasher. Rebelling against the culinary traditions of the past while embracing the evolution of the multicultural identity, the all-day menu features American classics cooked from a Japanese and Taiwanese point of view, including Potato Rosti, Octopus Hot Dog and Mushroom “Cacio e Pepe." Pastry Chef Pichet Ong creates extraordinary cakes, including The Copenhagen and The Brooklyn. Brothers and Sisters’ grand lobby setting in a former Church offers lounge, communal and private tables, as well as ample bar seating.
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Housed inside Seattle’s Hotel Theodore, Rider transforms the 3,000 sq. ft. Of industrial space into a warm, inviting eatery inspired by Seattle’s public squares, airy open markets and the rich, natural landscapes that cradle Seattle between ocean and forest. Every aspect of the open, 90-seat restaurant allows guests to discover the space and imagine its history from tilework that hints back to the original hand-glazed tiles of the bygone era of the 1920’s to hand forged metalwork and exposed brick on the interior façade contribute to the restaurant’s upscale design.
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Charmaine’s nestled in the upcoming mid-Market area of San Francisco. It represents the best San Francisco has to offer with glittering city views and cocktails in the sky.
Best Tech Innovation:
A technology making life easier for guests, hoteliers and GMs alike. It serves to connect us both online and IRL.
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We created a ground breaking virtual reality (VR) experience film for Sandy Lane, Barbados- one of the most iconic and prestigious resorts in the world. The VR experience takes the viewer to all of the hotel’s highlights, such as some of the best golf courses in the world, including the Tom Fazio-designed Green Monkey and the famous Old Nine and the Country Club.
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Located in the heart of Old City, Lokal is Philadelphia’s first “invisible service” boutique hotel, featuring six design-driven, apartment style suites that will make you feel like you're staying in your very own Philadelphian pied-à-terre. Instead of a front desk or on-site staff, Lokal seeks to anticipate all of your needs as a traveler without disturbing your vacation or work and provides guests with automated coded check-in, in room iPads with multiple service driven apps, and a specially curated field guide with over 150 recommendations to get you familiar with Philly as only a local can (and staff is just a touch screen away)!
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OpenCity’s text-based communication service enables customer interaction and team management for small businesses via text messaging and AI technology.
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Stay Wanderful is reinventing rewards via instant gratification (no more points fatigue) – our Smart Engine incentivizes guests to book directly by personalizing rewards based on guests’ preferences (e.g. complimentary Uber, airline credits, Starbucks, VIP experiences).
INDIE Rebel:
A company or idea in the realm of hospitality or travel that is new and pioneering a new idea, method, or experience. This concept pushes against what is comfortable, breaks the rules and colors outside of the lines.
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Unearthing clients’ passions and making these a reality is paramount to Black Tomato’s core and have inspired Tom and his team to create groundbreaking products like blink, the ultimate bespoke, pop-up luxury accommodations in remote parts of the world, an industry- first and lauded in Bloomberg as “the coolest thing to hit the travel world.” Recently launched Get Lost, a program challenging travelers to totally disconnect and explore their way out of unknown destinations, earned Black Tomato a nod from Forbes as “the travel industry’s most innovative disruptor.”
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Stay Plastic Free is a campaign aimed at taking single use plastics out of the hotel industry. Using EDITION as ad industry standard, we will inspire and influence other hotels, hotel brands and individual properties to switch to cost effective non plastic alternatives. Under Ben's initiative, EDITION plans to be single use plastic free by the end of 2018.
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Kat Lo, Eaton Workshop
Eaton Workshop is a purpose-driven company at the intersection of culture, content, hospitality, wellness, and progressive social change. Founded by Katherine Lo, whose vision is to reimagine a hotel as a gathering place for an inclusive tribe of changemakers and creatives, Eaton consists of distinct parts—Hotel, House, Media, Wellness, and Impact. Collectively, the pillars will serve as an incubator for arts and culture, a beacon for sustainability, a hub for impact initiatives, a holistic healing center, and a global media presence.
Eaton Workshop is a purpose-driven company at the intersection of culture, content, hospitality, wellness, and progressive social change. Founded by Katherine Lo, whose vision is to reimagine a hotel as a gathering place for an inclusive tribe of changemakers and creatives, Eaton consists of distinct parts—Hotel, House, Media, Wellness, and Impact. Collectively, the pillars will serve as an incubator for arts and culture, a beacon for sustainability, a hub for impact initiatives, a holistic healing center, and a global media presence.
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R&A have redefined camping with this newly reimagined RV park and campground on the coast of Oregon. Modeled on an archipelago, the individual camp sites are linked by numerous walking trails with immediate access to unprecedented beachfront.
Icon of Culture:
An artist, retailer or designer which has been brought to life in the realm of lodging. This Icon can be a resident DJ, permanent or pop-up retailer who has inhabitated or opened a hotel, a fashion designer who has jumped into the lodging space or a curator of it all.
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Michael Lastoria, &pizza
Michael Lastoria is a serial entrepreneur known for building companies that are design-driven, culture-centric, brand-led, and most importantly, morally sound. In 2012, Lastoria co-founded &pizza, a fast-casual pizza brand that embodies these values and pays all employees a living wage. Since the brand’s inception, &pizza has been about building something more than just a pizza shop - it’s been about creating an experience, fostering a culture, and creating real change.
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Martin’s work with institutions such as the MIT Media Lab, Autodesk and New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts denote her ongoing inquiry into new models and technologies that are transforming the way art is made and consumed.
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A media entrepreneur and innovator, Marc Lotenberg is currently CEO of Surface Media. Lotenberg acquired Surface magazine in 2012 and took over as CEO. He successfully refreshed the brand and magazine within the first year, and has grown it into a profitable multichannel media company. He also oversaw its first licensing partnership in 2015 with the launch of SurfaceHotels.com
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