Under the banner of "Vibrant Asia," the 2025 Asia Hospitality Awards (AHA) celebrates the best in hospitality across the continent.

This prestigious event, organized by the Asia Awards Organization (AAO), is dedicated to recognizing the outstanding achievements of industry leaders who have redefined excellence in their respective fields. One of the most anticipated disciplines of this year’s awards is the Hotel Discipline, where hotels, serviced apartments, and other temporary living accommodations are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the hospitality landscape.

The Hotel Discipline covers a broad spectrum of hospitality providers, from the finest luxury hotels to innovative serviced apartments, all offering a diverse range of services and world-class amenities. As the industry evolves to meet the needs of modern travelers, this category aims to honor properties that combine state-of-the-art design with sustainability, ensuring long-term societal impact while enhancing the guest experience.

• 2025 Asia’s Finest Hotel

This award celebrates the most exemplary hotels across Asia that showcase cutting-edge design, innovative practices, and a strong commitment to sustainability, ensuring their place at the forefront of global hospitality.

•  2025 Asia’s Finest City Hotel

Recognizing urban hotels that define sophistication in bustling city centers, this award highlights properties offering luxurious accommodations, modern conveniences, and unparalleled access to the vibrant energy of urban life.

•  2025 Asia’s Finest Boutique Hotel

Honoring boutique hotels that reflect the unique culture, heritage, and aesthetics of their location, this category recognizes establishments offering intimate, immersive experiences with exceptional attention to detail.

• 2025 Asia’s Finest Lifestyle Hotel

This award celebrates lifestyle hotels that provide a holistic experience for guests, combining innovative dining, wellness facilities, and cultural engagement to create a seamless and enriching stay.

•  2025 Asia’s Finest Serviced Apartment

Recognizing establishments that offer a blend of upscale amenities, personalized attention, and a home-away-from-home experience, this category celebrates serviced apartments that cater to the discerning traveler.

• 2025 Asia’s Finest Concept Hotel (In-progress, complete in 2025 - 2026)

This award shines a spotlight on future-forward hotel projects, with visionary designs and sustainability initiatives that promise to reshape the hospitality landscape upon their completion.

The 2025 AHA competition begins with the Preliminary Round for early submissions, open until 30 November 2024. The Standard entry submissions will close on 25 February 2025.

Winners in the Hotel Discipline will be honored at the AHA Winners’ Night in Seoul, South Korea, in July 2025, where industry leaders and visionaries will gather to celebrate those setting new benchmarks in hospitality excellence.