Evaluated against thousands of their exquisite peers, these exceptional properties were hand selected by Smart Meetings’ audience of meeting professionals, in 25 distinguished categories.
SAUSALITO, CALIF. – Smart Meetings announce the winners of the 2017 Smart Stars Awards. Now in its sixth year, the prestigious awards platform honors meeting planners' premier choices for hotels, resorts, properties, cruise lines and conference and convention centers across North America.
Evaluated against thousands of their exquisite peers, these exceptional properties were hand selected by Smart Meetings' audience of meeting professionals, in 25 distinguished categories. The Smart Stars Awards have gained notoriety as a vital tool for today's meeting planner community and a valuable resource for those who need recommendations of leading venues and destinations. These remarkable hospitality brands continue to reflect the highest standards of service and exhibit an unmatched caliber of quality, luxury and distinction.
"My team and I are honored, once again, to celebrate all of the phenomenal hotels and resorts that serve our industry," said Marin Bright, Smart Meetings founder and CEO. "We are thrilled to give special acknowledgment to this year's winners for their outstanding contribution and commitment to excellence."
The 2017 Smart Stars winners will be featured in the June edition of Smart Meetings print and digital magazines, reaching more than 80,000 meeting professionals. Winners will also be showcased on the Smart Meetings website for one year.
2017 Smart Stars Winners
Best Airport Hotel
Grand Hyatt DFW
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Westin Denver International Airport
Best Attraction/Theme Park
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Universal Orlando Resort
Walt Disney World Resort
Best Ballroom
Fairmont Dallas
The Mirage
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Best Beach Hotel
Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla & La Esmeralda
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
Best Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel
The Brazilian Court
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
Hutton Hotel
Best City Hotel
Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
The Peninsula Hotel Chicago
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
Best Coastal Hotel
Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
NIZUC Resort & Spa
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Terranea Resort
Best Conference Center
Lied Lodge & Conference Center
Monterey Conference Center
The National Conference Center
Best Convention Center
Austin Convention Center
Oregon Convention Center
Pasadena Convention Center
Best Convention Center Hotel
The Broadmoor
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Best Cruise Line
Celebrity Cruises
Hornblower Cruises & Events – New York
Royal Caribbean International
Best Desert Hotel
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdaleat Troon North
The Phoenician
La Quinta Resort& Club
Best Eco/Green Hotel
Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa
Omni Dallas Hotel
Portola Hotel & Spa
Best Executive Retreat
Boulders Resort & Spa
One&Only Palmilla Resort
Salamander Resort & Spa
Best Family-Friendly Hotel/Resort
Atlantis Paradise Island
Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg
Hershey Lodge
Best Gaming/Casino Hotel
Aria Resort & Casino
Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Tropicana Las Vegas–a DoubleTree by Hilton
Best Golf Resort
Kiawah Island Golf Resort
La Cantera Resort & Spa
Streamsong Resort
Best Historic Hotel
The Breakers Palm Beach
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
Hotel Jerome
Best Hotel Pool
Marriott Marquis Houston
Nobu Eden Roc Miami Beach
W Fort Lauderdale
Best Hotel Spa
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach Cancun
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa
Best Incentive Hotel
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
The Resort at Pedregal
Sea Island
Wynn/Encore
Best Island Hotel
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Four Seasons Resort Nevis
Frenchman's Reef & Morningstar Marriott Beach Resort
Best Mountain/Ski Hotel
Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
Best Outdoor Event Space
Chelsea Piers New York
The Diplomat Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort
Best Special-Event Venue
Bowlmor Chelsea Piers
MEET Las Vegas
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
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