Since their creation, the Hospitality Awards have recognised the efforts made at every level to improve hotel operations. The Local Awards are dedicated to individual initiatives developed within single properties, driven by the same commitment to innovation and excellence.
Bunks at Rode (Oslo, Norway) – WINNER
Bunks at Rode is operated by the Anker Foundation, a commercial non-profit organization that reinvests its profits to provide affordable housing for students in Oslo. The foundation manages over 2,600 student rooms and maintains rents up to 30 percent below market rates. As the first concept of its kind worldwide, Bunks at Rode merges hospitality and social impact within a single model. Located in the vibrant Rodeløkka district, it offers modern bunk beds, coworking areas, and a rooftop terrace for travelers and digital nomads. Every stay directly supports the foundation’s mission to make quality housing accessible to young people.
Les Cabanes de l’Ours (Clos du Doubs, Switzerland)
Les Cabanes de l’Ours is a family-run agritourism project created by the Girardin family on their working farm in the Swiss Jura. Surrounded by forests and pastures near the River Doubs, the property offers ten elegant wooden cabins with opening roofs that let guests sleep under the stars in comfort. The experience combines rural authenticity and modern design, with local produce, traditional fondue, and breakfast made from farm ingredients. By blending agriculture, craftsmanship, and hospitality, Les Cabanes de l’Ours illustrates the future of sustainable and nature-centered tourism.
ibis Styles Madrid Centro Maravillas (Madrid, Spain)
ibis Styles Madrid Centro Maravillas transformed a former red-ibis into a design-led hotel within the historic Teatro Maravillas. Designed by Dorotea Studio, its interiors draw inspiration from theatre dressing rooms and Madrid’s creative spirit. The property features the “Luisa & Regina” vermouth bar, upgraded technology, and Green Key 2025 certification. With a concept that merges local culture, design, and sustainability, the reopening has enhanced guest satisfaction and performance, establishing the hotel as a new cultural reference in Madrid’s dynamic city center.
