Nominees

2026 Nominees

Nominations in the only global luxury venue awards - the Prestigious Star Awards 2026.

Celebrating the world's best venues and event suppliers, qualified to host the most memorable events.

Best Gala Dinner Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Claridge’s Ballroom

Claridge’s Ballroom is an elegant, light-filled space that blends timeless […]

The Main Hall

Specially created for entertaining in 1622, the Main Hall with […]

Dry Berth

The Dry Berth is the most modern space at the […]

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The Main Hall

Specially created for entertaining in 1622, the Main Hall with […]

The Great Hall

This magnificent hall at Blenheim Palace rises 67 feet to […]

Villard Ballroom

The Villard Ballroom at Lotte New York Palace sets a […]

Dry Berth

The Dry Berth is the most modern space at the […]

Claridge’s Ballroom

Claridge’s Ballroom is an elegant, light-filled space that blends timeless […]

One Great George Street

One Great George Street is one of the finest event […]

Best Conference Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Empress Suite

The Empress Suite at The Grand Brighton is the largest […]

Palaforte

The purpose-built PalaForte is a high-tech marquee that can host […]

Arora Ballroom

The Arora Ballroom seamlessly merges distinctive design with unmatched grandeur, […]

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Pacific Ballroom

The Pacific Ballroom provides a versatile canvas for a myriad […]

Arora Ballroom

The Arora Ballroom seamlessly merges distinctive design with unmatched grandeur, […]

Palaforte

The purpose-built PalaForte is a high-tech marquee that can host […]

Empress Suite

The Empress Suite at The Grand Brighton is the largest […]

Venezia Hall

Venezia Hall, designed by Matteo Thun, beautifully reflects the serene […]

Best Meeting Venue 2026

FINALISTS

The Coroa Ballroom

Located within the palace and meaning ‘crown’ in Portuguese, this […]

Girona

Nestled on the Lobby level of Hotel Camiral, the exquisite […]

Kecak Ballroom

The 540m2 (5,813 sq. ft.) Kecak Ballroom is the ideal […]

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Kecak Ballroom

The 540m2 (5,813 sq. ft.) Kecak Ballroom is the ideal […]

Girona

Nestled on the Lobby level of Hotel Camiral, the exquisite […]

The Coroa Ballroom

Located within the palace and meaning ‘crown’ in Portuguese, this […]

Alexandra Suite

The Alexandra Suite at The Midland offers a distinguished setting […]

Riverside Room

The Riverside Room at IET Savoy Place offers a refined […]

Best Christmas Venue 2026

FINALISTS

The Music Room

The music room is a beautiful and elegant room that […]

The Ballroom

Royal Savoy’s Ballroom benefits from an ideal location for any […]

Holford Room

The Holford Room at The Dorchester exudes timeless sophistication, capturing […]

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The Broomhouse Suite

The Broomhouse Suite at The Hurlingham provides a refined yet […]

The Ballroom

Royal Savoy’s Ballroom benefits from an ideal location for any […]

The Music Room

The music room is a beautiful and elegant room that […]

Palm Court

Palm Court is a sophisticated venue that redefines the ambience […]

Best Private Dining Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Wine Room

The Wine Room at Gaucho Piccadilly invites connoisseurs and enthusiasts […]

Le Pressoir d’Argent – Gordon Ramsay

Le Pressoir d’Argent – Gordon Ramsay, located within the elegant […]

Chai Wu

Chai Wu at Harrods epitomizes a unique space that blends […]

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Chai Wu

Chai Wu at Harrods epitomizes a unique space that blends […]

Le Pressoir d’Argent – Gordon Ramsay

Le Pressoir d’Argent – Gordon Ramsay, located within the elegant […]

Wine Room

The Wine Room at Gaucho Piccadilly invites connoisseurs and enthusiasts […]

The Stephenson Room

The Stephenson Room boasts high ceilings, large windows and rich, […]

Spices Restaurant

Perched above the glimmering expanse of Lake Lucerne, Spices Restaurant […]

Best Reception Venue 2026

FINALISTS

The Orangery

The Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace offers a reception setting defined […]

City Garden

The City Garden at Sky Garden delivers a reception venue […]

Tabu Garden

Tabu Garden is located in a secluded area of the […]

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The Orangery

The Orangery at Schönbrunn Palace offers a reception setting defined […]

Exclusive Hire

Factory of Dreams is available for exclusive hire, offering a […]

City Garden

The City Garden at Sky Garden delivers a reception venue […]

Tabu Garden

Tabu Garden is located in a secluded area of the […]

The Orangery

Perhaps the world’s most beautiful orangery and popular all year-round, […]

Best Wedding Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Venice Garden

The Venice Garden is a breathtaking outdoor venue within the […]

Fragata Beach

Fragata Beach is a tropical paradise that embodies the essence […]

The Ballroom

The Ballroom seats up to 700 guests and combines sophisticated […]

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Venice Garden

The Venice Garden is a breathtaking outdoor venue within the […]

The Ballroom

The Ballroom seats up to 700 guests and combines sophisticated […]

Grand Ballroom

Nestled within Ayodya Resort Bali, the Grand Ballroom exudes timeless […]

Fragata Beach

Fragata Beach is a tropical paradise that embodies the essence […]

Ballroom

The Ballroom at Factory of Dreams offers a stunning setting […]

Best Summer Party Venue 2026

FINALISTS

The Hanover Terrace

This private, stone terrace offers panoramic views over the bay […]

Terraces & Gardens

The gardens of Palacio Estoril offer a memorable setting for […]

Conference Room

Mix business with leisure at 7Pines Ibiza. The property offers […]

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Terraces & Gardens

The gardens of Palacio Estoril offer a memorable setting for […]

Courtyard

The Courtyard fuses art and open-air serenity, nestling within the […]

The Hound Lodge

Styled as a luxurious boutique hotel, Hound Lodge offers a […]

Grill on 5th

The Grill on Fifth at Harrods spans two luxurious floors, […]

Conference Room

Mix business with leisure at 7Pines Ibiza. The property offers […]

The Hanover Terrace

This private, stone terrace offers panoramic views over the bay […]

Spiegelkamer

The Spiegelkamer at De L’Europe Amsterdam offers a refined and […]

Best Birthday Party Venue 2026

FINALISTS

The Banqueting Room

The Banqueting Room is a flexible venue space, that can […]

Casuarina Suite

The Casuarina Suite at Raffles Singapore is a warm, elegantly […]

Salon Organza

Le Salon Organza, with a view of the inside courtyard, […]

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The Ballroom

The opulent Ballroom is both elegant and contemporary. Ornate high […]

Foyer

The Foyer at Factory of Dreams offers a vibrant and […]

The Banqueting Room

The Banqueting Room is a flexible venue space, that can […]

Casuarina Suite

The Casuarina Suite at Raffles Singapore is a warm, elegantly […]

Salon Organza

Le Salon Organza, with a view of the inside courtyard, […]

Best Fashion Event Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Puppet Lounge

The Puppet Lounge is a secluded beachfront event space for […]

The Georgian

The Georgian at Harrods blends British tradition with modern elegance […]

The Great Hall

The Great Hall presents a visual feast of rich gilding, […]

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12th Knot

Experience an elevated event at Sea Containers London’s 12th Knot, […]

Puppet Lounge

The Puppet Lounge is a secluded beachfront event space for […]

The Georgian

The Georgian at Harrods blends British tradition with modern elegance […]

The Great Hall

The Great Hall presents a visual feast of rich gilding, […]

Grand Hall

The Grand Hall at Old Billingsgate provides a dramatic industrial […]

Best Networking Event Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Clemenceau Majestic Ballroom

The Clemenceau Majestic ballroom is adorned with intricate golden details, […]

Salão Golden

The Salão Golden at Belmond Copacabana Palace is a spacious, […]

Terreiro

Right beside the Savoy Palace, Terreiro opens onto a lush […]

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Clemenceau Majestic Ballroom

The Clemenceau Majestic ballroom is adorned with intricate golden details, […]

Aqua Kyoto

With its sleek interior and innovative Japanese cuisine, Aqua Kyoto […]

Harrods Dining Hall

The Harrods Dining Hall, located within London’s iconic luxury department […]

Salão Golden

The Salão Golden at Belmond Copacabana Palace is a spacious, […]

Terreiro

Right beside the Savoy Palace, Terreiro opens onto a lush […]

Best Product Launch Venue 2026

FINALISTS

La Piazzetta

La Piazzetta beckons with its enchanting atmosphere, blending Sicilian charm […]

Studio 1,2,3

Experience the pinnacle of event versatility with Studio 1+2+3 at […]

Ray Dolby Room

The Ray Dolby Room at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly delivers a […]

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Marxa Chiringuito

Marxa Chiringuito at SO/ Sotogrande captures the essence of Andalusian […]

Ray Dolby Room

The Ray Dolby Room at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly delivers a […]

Studio 1,2,3

Experience the pinnacle of event versatility with Studio 1+2+3 at […]

La Piazzetta

La Piazzetta beckons with its enchanting atmosphere, blending Sicilian charm […]

The Walkways

Spanning the North and South Towers, the high-level Walkways offer […]

Best Film Location Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Gladstone Library

The Gladstone Library features a wealth of architectural detail, keeping […]

Fontainebleau Room

The Fontainebleau Room at The St. Regis New York offers […]

Library

The Library space is lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves filled with […]

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Library

The Library space is lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves filled with […]

Gladstone Library

The Gladstone Library features a wealth of architectural detail, keeping […]

Courtyard

The courtyard space at the Royal Exchange is a captivating […]

Cellarium

A medieval undercroft where 14th Century monks stored their provisions. […]

Fontainebleau Room

The Fontainebleau Room at The St. Regis New York offers […]

Best Press Conference Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Basildon Room

The Basildon Room at the Waldorf Astoria New York is […]

Lancaster Ballroom

The Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel in London is […]

The Whitehall Ballroom

The Whitehall Ballroom exudes elegance and sophistication. This opulent space […]

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The Whitehall Ballroom

The Whitehall Ballroom exudes elegance and sophistication. This opulent space […]

Basildon Room

The Basildon Room at the Waldorf Astoria New York is […]

Lancaster Ballroom

The Lancaster Ballroom at The Savoy Hotel in London is […]

Living Room & Dining Room

Enter the luxurious fusion of timeless luxury and contemporary chic […]

Great Hall

The Great Hall at One Moorgate Place is a dazzling […]

Best Corporate Incentive Venue 2026

FINALISTS

La Selva

La Selva combines functionality with elegance. Bathed in natural light […]

San Marco Hall

San Marco Hall is a captivating venue rich in historic […]

Sunset Terrace

Sunset Terrace offers panoramic views over Mykonos, making it an […]

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Sunset Terrace

Sunset Terrace offers panoramic views over Mykonos, making it an […]

Hotel

Turnberry Hotel is synonymous with Scottish coastal luxury. When it […]

Consort Room

The Consort Room blends The Grand Brighton’s signature contemporary and […]

San Marco Hall

San Marco Hall is a captivating venue rich in historic […]

La Selva

La Selva combines functionality with elegance. Bathed in natural light […]

Samudra Room

The Samudra Room at Ayodya Resort Bali is a versatile […]

Best Training Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Gala Ballroom

The Ballroom at Palazzo Versace Dubai is perfectly suited for […]

Monarch 1 & 2

Monarch 1 & 2 at Fairmont Windsor Park offers a […]

Le Grand Salon Function Room

Le Grand Salon stands at the heart of receptions hosted […]

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Ballroom Teodo

Featuring elegant décor and French windows, Ballroom Teodo exudes a […]

Gala Ballroom

The Ballroom at Palazzo Versace Dubai is perfectly suited for […]

The Ballroom

The Ballroom at The Randolph Hotel Oxford offers a refined […]

Le Grand Salon Function Room

Le Grand Salon stands at the heart of receptions hosted […]

Monarch 1 & 2

Monarch 1 & 2 at Fairmont Windsor Park offers a […]

Best Buyout Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Exclusive Hire

Necker Island offers total exclusivity in a private Caribbean setting […]

Resort

Verdura Resort in Italy offers the rare chance to transform […]

Exclusive Hire

Exclusive hire at SO/ Sotogrande is an excellent choice for […]

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Exclusive Hire

Exclusive hire at SO/ Sotogrande is an excellent choice for […]

Exclusive Hire

Necker Island offers total exclusivity in a private Caribbean setting […]

Resort

The W Algarve Resort is an exciting exclusive-use venue as […]

Resort

Verdura Resort in Italy offers the rare chance to transform […]

Panorama Rooftop

The Panorama Rooftop at JW Marriott Cannes is a pinnacle […]

The Beach

The beach at Forte Village is one of nature’s wonders. […]

Best Sporting Venue 2026

FINALISTS

The Mansion

If you are looking for an event venue outside London, […]

Gloria Sports Arena

Gloria Sports Arena in Belek, Turkey, is one of Europe’s […]

Pit Garages

Pit Garages is a dynamic event space located at the […]

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Stadium Course

Located within the grounds of Hotel Camiral, the acclaimed Stadium […]

Pit Garages

Pit Garages is a dynamic event space located at the […]

Gloria Sports Arena

Gloria Sports Arena in Belek, Turkey, is one of Europe’s […]

The Mansion

If you are looking for an event venue outside London, […]

The Long Room

The Long Room is a magnificent backdrop for elegant dinners, […]

The 5th

Step outside and enjoy magnificent views of Davos. The only […]

Best Golf Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Palmer North Golf Course

Palmer North Golf Course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, […]

Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Club

The Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Club delivers a championship-level setting […]

The Bay Course

The Bay Course at Costa Navarino, designed by Robert Trent […]

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Palmer North Golf Course

Palmer North Golf Course, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, […]

Kittocks Course

The Kittocks Course is a Par 72 course set out […]

Monte Rei Golf Course

Monte Rei Golf Course, set in the picturesque eastern Algarve, […]

Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Club

The Montgomerie Maxx Royal Golf Club delivers a championship-level setting […]

The Bay Course

The Bay Course at Costa Navarino, designed by Robert Trent […]

Most Prestigious Venue 2026

FINALISTS

Ballroom

The ballroom at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is a showpiece […]

Grand Ballroom

The Grand Ballroom at Gleneagles is a magnificent setting that […]

Foyer

The foyer at Raffles London at The OWO sets an […]

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K Club Hotel

The K Club hotel in Ireland stands among the world’s […]

Hintze Hall

Hintze Hall holds a place of great prominence in the […]

Ballroom

The ballroom at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is a showpiece […]

Grand Ballroom

The Grand Ballroom at Gleneagles is a magnificent setting that […]

Best Venue In Italy 2026

FINALISTS

Resort

Forte Village Resort is exceptionally well-suited for exclusive buyouts thanks […]

Gardens

The Gardens at Vila Pliniana provide a breathtaking outdoor setting […]

La Piazza

La Piazza at Borgo Egnazia captures the spirit of an […]

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Gardens

The Gardens at Vila Pliniana provide a breathtaking outdoor setting […]

Poolside

Verdura Resort’s Poolside excels at hosting events, providing a captivating […]

Resort

Forte Village Resort is exceptionally well-suited for exclusive buyouts thanks […]

La Piazza

La Piazza at Borgo Egnazia captures the spirit of an […]

Sunset Terrace

The Sunset Terrace at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa […]

Best Venue In The UK 2026

FINALISTS

Renaissance Suite

The Renaissance Suite is located in the famous Hotel Galgorm […]

River Room

The River Room is both a delightfully bright daytime venue […]

The Vault

The Vault at Old Billingsgate offers a dramatically different atmosphere […]

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The Vault

The Vault at Old Billingsgate offers a dramatically different atmosphere […]

The Great Map

The main event space within the National Maritime Museum is […]

Ballroom

The Ballroom at The Londoner represents modern luxury at the […]

The Thames Penthouse

The Thames Penthouse at Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower […]

Ballroom

The Ballroom at Kimpton Fitzroy London exudes a sense of […]

Renaissance Suite

The Renaissance Suite is located in the famous Hotel Galgorm […]

River Room

The River Room is both a delightfully bright daytime venue […]

Best Performing Venue 2026

FINALISTS

The Drawing Room

The elegant Drawing Room at Claridge’s blends 18th-century charm with […]

Exclusive Hire

Set on the shores of Lake Como, Villa Pliniana offers […]

Exclusive Hire

Cutty Sark exclusive hire offers one of London’s most distinctive […]

Best Event Supplier 2026

FINALISTS

Event Entertainment

City Academy delivers dynamic, interactive event entertainment designed to engage, […]

Event Entertainment

Premium music for high calibre events.

Event Production

Luminaire Event Production is focused on brand activations, gala dinners […]

Best Venue People 2026

FINALISTS

Maisie Cottell

Maisie Cottell is a driven and personable professional at Leonardo […]

Dyllan Schewitz

Dyllan Schewitz is a hospitality professional representing Gleneagles, Gleneagles Townhouse […]

Roberta Wornes

Roberta Wornes is a highly respected MICE professional at The […]

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Paulo Cabral

Paulo Cabral is an accomplished hospitality professional with extensive experience […]

Dyllan Schewitz

Dyllan Schewitz is a hospitality professional representing Gleneagles, Gleneagles Townhouse […]

Roberta Wornes

Roberta Wornes is a highly respected MICE professional at The […]

Maisie Cottell

Maisie Cottell is a driven and personable professional at Leonardo […]

Sophie Linin

Sophie Linin is a dynamic and well-regarded professional at RMG […]

Katie Hadley

Katie Hadley is a marketing professional at One Great George […]

Best Events Manager 2026

FINALISTS

Esther Nualart

With nearly a decade of experience in the hotel industry, […]

Paize Wapshott

Paize Wapshott is a dedicated hospitality professional at Conrad London, […]

Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson is a hospitality professional at Claridge’s Hotel, one […]

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Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson is a hospitality professional at Claridge’s Hotel, one […]

Paize Wapshott

Paize Wapshott is a dedicated hospitality professional at Conrad London, […]

Eva Regenfelder

Eva Regenfelder is a talented events professional at Palais Events […]

Mariela Viveiros

Mariela Viveiros is a highly skilled events professional at Pan […]

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Venue Qualification Criteria

Quality

Extraordinary attention to detail

Performance

Exceptional client service throughout

Reputation

Consistency in hosting successful events