HOTEL AWARDS CATEGORY

Best Hotel Franchisor:

This award is presented to the best hotel franchisor that has consistently demonstrated commitment to the benefits and success of Hotel franchisees.

Best Design:

Dramatic surroundings, spacious, cutting-edge, detailed furnishings, sleek, intimate, simple, elegant. Submit your designs to HOTEL VIKAS that show the judges the unforgettable décor and ambiance at your hotel. This coveted award recognizes the hotel, architect, designer or firm that demonstrates extraordinary talent, energy and vision in the hospitality design industry. The stunning concepts for hotels and restaurants innovate the industry and entice deisng savvy travelers from all over the world.

Breathtaking Views:

Enchanting, dramatic views can turn a traditional hotel stay into a magical vacation. A miraculous view of a glistening lake or a charming window overlooking a bustling square can immerse guests into a culture and setting of a distant land. Show HOTEL VIKAS your breathtaking views that have guests coming back for more.

Green Award:

Hotels showing significant efforts to use smart design and inventive energy efficient building are qualified to submit to the the Green Award category. HOTEL VIKAS commends all hotels for participating in the conservation movement and inspiring change. Show HOTEL VIKAS your establishment's development plans and implementations that show a significant move towards sustainablitiy and consideration for the future of our planet.

Family Friendly:

From special children’s areas, room layouts, activities catered to families, holiday events, supervised activities to childcare services. Does your hotel stimulate all members of the family clan? HOTEL VIKAS wants to know why families on vacation should not miss out on the unique opportunities at your hotel.

Best Suite:

Hotel suites offer additional space, amenities, furnishings and services. The serenity of a suite stay involves comfort and ease. Show HOTEL VIKAS how your upgraded rooms draw customers and keep the hotel life "suite".

Best Bed & Breakfast:

Bed & Breakfasts mix unique designs and communal lodging to provide a personalized stay for travelers. Show HOTEL VIKAS the scrumptious breakfasts you provide to kick off a full day of exploration and what your B&B does to personalize the travel experience.

Best Lobby:

Is it the original structures, contemporary furnishings, exclusive original art or simple, distinct design? A Glamorous lobby with garnishes adorning every wall, or an intimate and comfortable space to relax tired traveling feet? HOTEL VIKAS wants to see how your hotel has designed and decorated the entryway to create an unforgettable first impression.

Best Water Feature (Pool, Beach or Jacuzzi):

From innovative designs and special events, to scantly clad bodies. If your pool, beach or jacuzzi entices guests to relax, get wet, and take full advantage of recreational facilities, submit your hotel pool, beach or jacuzzi for consideration.

Best Hotel Bar:

The HOTEL VIKAS Best Hotel Bar award recognizes hotels that feature an exciting nightlife for travelers. Show HOTEL VIKAS how the design of your hotel bar and lounge area has created a welcoming environment for locals and globe-trotters to eat, drink and socialize. Provide a link to your bar menu and elaborate on any happy hour specials, events, live acts, DJs and singers, special nights and the crowd that frequentsyour hot spot.

Best Spa:

Peaceful, relaxed, pure bliss. State-of-the-art spas include an exceptional selection of body treatments, massages and beauty/grooming therapies. Patrons feel pampered with zero tension in a tranquil environment and leave feeling rejuvenated. HOTEL VIKAS wants to know how your spa leaves a distinct natural and healthy affect on the senses of your guests.

Best Hotel Restaurant:

Hotels known for fine dining establishments attract traveling foodies from all over the globe. Submit your hotel if it has the hottest new restaurant in the city, hosts a world-renowned chef, award-winning cuisine or breathtaking decor. The Best Hotel Restaurant award goes to the hotel/restaurant that has created the ultimate one-stop destination for travelers and foodies.

Best New Hotel Of The Year:

Ambitious and fresh new hotels are redefining the rules every year with never-before-seen designs, rooms, landscapes and restaurants. If the buzz is big and the A-listers have reservations, then tell HOTEL VIKAS why your noteworthy newcomer hotel deserves the prestigious title of Best New Hotel of the Year. Hotels open for business as of November 2007 qualify for the 2009 Best New Hotel of the Year Award.

International Hotel Of The Year:

All hotels submitted to the International Hotel of the Year categories are considered to receive the coveted Grand Award titles in the rate brackets of Value, Moderate and Luxury. All first place submissions in each restaurant category are also considered for the International Restaurant of the Year Awards. HOTEL VIKAS Grand Award hotels receive the coveted title of International Hotel of the Year, an HOTEL VIKAS statue, certificate of achievement and maximum exposure to the hospitality industry and public for one year on the HOTEL VIKAS website, in promotional marketing and through HOTEL VIKAS media partners and sponsors.

HOTEL CATEGORIES ARE SEPARATED UNDER THREE MAIN RATE BRACKETS
(Rates based on average price for a standard room for one night)

VALUE HOTELS ($189 or less)

MODERATE HOTELS ($190-$374)

LUXURY HOTELS ($375 or more)