The judging process begins with the collection of actual guest reviews made throughout the calendar year – from January 1 to December 31. Then the percentage of guests that rated the accommodation favourably be it “good”, “very good” or “excellent” are found.
Reviews are measured and combined depending on destination.
Other factors are considered in individual categories – for example when selecting the winners, finalists, highly recommended and recommended hotels in the “romantic” category, reviews left by couples are more influential.
- We take the percentage of travellers who recommend accommodation at a country, regional and city or specific destination level for accommodation type, theme and star rating.
- The accommodation rating is then compared with the average rating for accommodation at the same destination.
- The accommodation’s average price per night for two people is then compared with the average price for the destination. The average price by destination is calculated across 2, 3 and 4-star hotels.
- The final rating and price scores are then used to calculate the value score.
The value score awarded to accommodation gives travellers assurance that the properties listed offer the best value for money in any destination.
Best, Highly Recommended and Recommended accommodation will be automatically given a hotel award badge and presented with a certificate.
- Showcase your success.
- Stand out from your competitors.
- Attract more guests.
- Display your success via special badges tailor-made to be displayed on your hotel’s website.