We are thrilled to present the winners of this year’s Smart Stars Awards, which celebrate the premier meetings hotels, resorts, cruise lines, event venues, and convention and conference centers in North America.
This is the third year of the Smart Stars contest. Nominated and voted on by you—our Smart Meetings readers—the awards have become an industry benchmark that recognizes excellence. They are also an essential resource for meeting planners worldwide.
Readers voted for their top picks in 25 categories, and winners receive gold, silver and bronze awards.
“We are very proud of this year’s winners,” says Marin Bright, Smart Meetings CEO and founder. “The hotels, resorts and meeting venues are outstanding and deserve recognition. Voting for the Smart Star Awards gave readers the opportunity not only to give these properties additional exposure for their excellent service and special features, but also to reward them with future business.”
Congratulations to all!
From Left to Right: Aria Resort and Casino, MGM Grand, Paradisus Punta Cana Resort
Best Airport Hotels
San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront – Gold Grand Hyatt Dallas Fort Worth – Silver
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport – Bronze
Best Attraction/Theme Park
Universal Orlando Resort – Gold Walt Disney World Resort – Silver
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Bronze
Best Ballroom
The Phoenician – Gold Amway Hotel Collection – Silver
Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate – Silver
Zermatt Resort – Bronze
Best Beach Hotel
Paradisus Punta Cana Resort – Gold Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa – Silver
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club – Bronze
Best Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain – Gold Hutton Hotel – Silver
The Nines, Portland Silver The Brazilian Court Hotel – Bronze
Best City Hotel
JW Marriott Marquis Miami – Gold
The Fairmont Dallas Hotel – Silver
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago – Silver
New York Marriott Marquis – Bronze
Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North – Gold JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa – Silver
La Quinta Resort & Club – Bronze
Best Eco/Green Hotel
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa – Gold Hotel Terra Jackson Hole – Silver
Vdara Hotel & Spa – Silver
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay – Bronze
Best Executive Retreat
Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa – Gold The Lodge at Pebble Beach – Silver
The St. Regis Deer Valley – Bronze
Best Family Friendly Hotel/Resort
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa – Gold Arizona Grand Resort – Silver
Great Wolf Lodge, Grapevine – Silver
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa – Bronze
Best Gaming/Casino Hotel
Aria Resort & Casino – Gold
Wynn Las Vegas & Encore Hotel – Silver
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Reno – Silver
Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Hotel Resort – Bronze
We are thrilled to present the winners of this year’s Smart Stars Awards, which celebrate the premier meetings hotels, resorts, cruise lines, event venues, and convention and conference centers in North America.
