2027 MUSE Hotel Awards Opens for Entries to Recognize Exceptional Hotels and Guest Experiences Worldwide

October 16, 2026.
Contact: Tyler K. | Executive Vice President of Programs and Marketing
MUSE Hotel Awards
Email: tyler@iaaawards.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

2027 MUSE Hotel Awards Opens for Entries to Recognize Exceptional Hotels and Guest Experiences Worldwide

(INTERNATIONAL – October 16, 2026) The MUSE Hotel Awards, presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), has officially opened entries for its 2027 competition, inviting hotels and hospitality destinations worldwide to put forward the qualities and experiences that make them remarkable.

Now entering its eighth year, the MUSE Hotel Awards recognizes hospitality that leaves a lasting impression. Whether expressed through exceptional service, a distinctive sense of place, thoughtful design, wellness, dining, personalization, or an experience found nowhere else, the competition celebrates properties that understand what they stand for and bring that identity to life for every guest.

The competition gives properties of different sizes, markets, and hospitality models an opportunity to have their achievements evaluated within an international professional setting. Recognition is determined by the quality of the property and its guest experience rather than by geographic location, brand familiarity, or scale alone.

“In hospitality, reputation is built one stay at a time—through the standards a property maintains, the judgment of its team, and the experience ultimately delivered to every guest,” said Thomas Brandt, spokesperson for IAA. “The 2027 MUSE Hotel Awards gives hotels an opportunity to place those achievements before international hospitality professionals. We are looking to recognize properties that know what they stand for, deliver it consistently, and give guests a genuine reason to return.”

Professional Evaluation and Highest Honors

Entries will undergo blind evaluation by international professionals across relevant categories, with properties assessed according to their hospitality excellence, facilities, guest experience, service innovation, differentiation, reputation, and overall presentation.

Platinum, Gold, and Silver distinctions will recognize outstanding achievements across the competition. The Hotel of the Year title will serve as the highest distinction for a hotel, resort, or hospitality property, recognizing an achievement that brings together exceptional guest experience, service, innovation, brand distinction, and overall hospitality excellence.

2027 Now Open for Global Submissions

Entries for the 2027 MUSE Hotel Awards are now open.

- Early Bird Deadline: November 19, 2026

- Final Extension Deadline: February 25, 2027

- Results Announcement: April 16, 2027

Hotels and hospitality destinations pursuing international recognition for their properties and guest experiences may review the complete eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, and competition categories at musehotelawards.com.

About MUSE Hotel Awards

The MUSE Hotel Awards is a premier global platform recognizing the world’s most exceptional hotels and guest experiences. Presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competition honors hotels, resorts, boutique properties, retreats, villas, spa and wellness destinations, cottages, and lodges that demonstrate excellence in service, experience, innovation, and hospitality achievement.