Relais & Chateaux Trophies Reward Hotel and Restaurant Excellence

Welcome Trophy with Moët & Chandon

The art of receiving is one of the fundamental virtues of Relais & Châteaux. Ensuring your stay is unforgettable is always the priority in these properties on a human scale.

Kauri Cliffs
Kerikeri – New Zealand

Grand Chef Trophy with Taittinger

Amongst the Relais & Châteaux members, the contemporary elite of fine dining are grouped within the family of Grands Chefs Relais & Châteaux. Passion, creativity, experience and expertise are the essential criteria for admission to the highly select circle of these Grands Chefs.

Maxime Deschamps
Hotel le Toiny Saint-Barthélemy – French West Indies

Davy Tissot
Villa Florentine Lyon -France

Rising Chef Trophy with All-Clad

We single out young chefs whose creativity, imagination and commitment earmark them as the future grand masters of fine dining around the world.

Vincent ARNOULD
Le Vieux Logis
Trémolat – France

Art de la Table Trophy with San Pellegrino

The arts of the table, atmosphere and decoration are all part of our philosophy of receiving well. They reflect the soul of our properties and express their personality.

Le Saint-James
Bouliac - France

Spa Trophy with Laurent Perrier

There are 5 categories of spa: Spas de Charme, Spas de Rêve, Thalassotherapy, Thermalism and Beauty.

The Mayflower Inn
Washington – Connecticut – United States

Woman of the year Trophy with Pommery

A disciplined approach to work organisation, exacting standards, the giving of themselves, a sense of welcome and a feeling for detail make these women the flagship ambassadresses of our family.

Mesdames Santini (mother and grandmother)
Dal Pescatore Santini
Canneto S/O (Lombardia) Italy

Passion Trophy with Hennessy

Launched in 2004, the Passion Trophy is awarded to Relais & Châteaux owners who know how to make your stay truly unique: harmonious setting, perfect service, remarkable style.

Iaccarino Family
Don Alfonso 1890
S. Agata Sui Due Golfi (Campania) - Italy

Corporate Trophy with Glenmorangie

Relais & Châteaux launched this trophy in 2005 to single out property owners who have distinguished themselves through their high-performance event facilities and the quality of the welcome afforded to business meetings or residential seminars.

Chewton Glen
New Milton (Hampshire) – United Kingdom

Lounge Trophy with Grand Marnier

With the Lounge Trophy, Relais & Châteaux pays tribute to the expertise of these friendly settings, a real invitation to tasting.

Schloss Seefels
Pörtschach (Kärnten/Wörthersee) - Austria

Environment Trophy with Orlane

This trophy is presented to properties which have shown tenacity, commitment, impressive initiatives and respect for the environment and the natural setting.

Hôtel Régis et Jacques Marcon
Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid (Haute-Loire) - France

Garden Trophy with Rozes

This trophy goes to properties which have succeeded in reconciling abundant nature, expertise in enhancing the horticultural heritage and respect for the original beauty of the landscapes.

The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel
Cape Town (Western Cape) – South Africa

Innovation Trophy with Nespresso

To guarantee unique experiences and intense moments of discovery, each Relais & Châteaux must know how to reinvent itself and innovate.

Maison Troisgros
Roanne -France

Art de Vivre Trophy with Descamps

It is presented to a property whose guest rooms and bathrooms set themselves apart through the excellence of their products and services and their creativity.

Hotel Copernicus
Cracow - Poland

Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 475 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 57 countries.
Established in France in 1954, the Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.
Furthermore, Relais & Châteaux is also a family of hoteliers and Grands Chefs from all over the world who share a passion for and a personal commitment to ensuring their guests are privy to moments of exceptional harmony, an unforgettable celebration of the senses. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country.