These are the nominees for the Independent Hotel Show Awards 2026

Voting is now open

March 20, 2026

The finalists of the Independent Hotel Show Awards have been announced. There are three categories involved: Independent Hotel of the Year, Independent Hotelier of the Year and Best Hotel Design of the Year. On 22 April, it will be revealed who has the most votes and the Independent Hotel Show Awards will be presented.

Independent Hotel

The Ostendian, Ostend
Chateau de Vignée, Rochefort
De Plesman, The Hague
Mooirivier Hotel & Congress, Dalfsen
Hotel De Zeevaartschool, Vlissingen

Independent Hotelier

Tine Bollen - Castle of Ordingen
Gasbarre Romain - Amosa Liège City Centre Hotel
Joost van Damme - De Zeevaartschool Hotel

Best Hotel Design

BLCN Design for The Ostendian
Merav Bustan Design for VIA Antwerp
HD+VK for TRIBE The Hague
Fleur Westerweel for Hotel Elements
Morgan and Mees Rotterdam

An independent expert jury selected this shortlist. From now on, you can vote via this link. Voting is open until April 21. The awards are made possible by Hotek Hospitality Group.

Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam

The Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam is the annual event for the hospitality sector, aimed specifically at managers of luxury and boutique hotels from all over Europe. During this show, 200 carefully selected partners will present the latest trends and innovations, complemented by an extensive and inspiring seminar programme. The event takes place on 22 and 23 April and is free of charge for hoteliers, architects and designers. The Independent Hotel Show will also be organised in London, Miami and Munich. In addition to the awards, this year will also see the announcement for the first time of the Hotel Influencers 100, a list of the most influential people in the hotel industry.

Last year's winners

Last year, Nicky and Derk van Westenbrugge of Parkzicht Hotel in Eindhoven, along with Robert-Jan Woltering of Hotel De L'Europe Amsterdam, were named Independent Hotelier of the Year. Cousins Boutique Hotel in Maastricht then picked up the award for Independent Hotel and The Church in Arnhem received an award for Best Hotel Design. And the Outstanding Contribution Award was for Marc van Gulick.

Independent Hotel

Independent Hotelier

Best Design