Awards

Since its opening in 1992, Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest has earned a reputation for perfect service, innovation, art and outstanding cuisine. Every year, travel associations, clubs and the media select the best hotels, restaurants and spas in the world. We are proud to present you some of the awards our hotel has been distinguished with:

2024

• Best Luxury Hotel of the Year for Hungary by Travel & Hospitality Awards 2024
• Forbes Travel Guide: Four-star rated hotel
• Gold badge in the 2024 Best Hotels in Europe ranking by U.S. News & World Report 
   

2023

• Best Luxury Hotel of the Year for Hungary by Travel & Hospitality Awards 2023
• Superbrands 2023 - Kempinski
• Travel + Leisure: 500 World’s Best Hotels 2023
• Forbes Travel Guide: Four-star rated hotel
• Listed amongst the top hotels of Europe by U.S.News World Report Best Hotels rankings 
• Gold Level Green Hotel 2023–2024 – Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association
• Hungary’s Best MICE Hotel 2023 – World MICE Awards™
• World Travel Awards™
  - Hungary's Leading Hotel Suite 2023: Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest 
  - Hungary's Leading Luxury Hotel 2023: Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
• Best of Budapest and Hungary 2023:
  * Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest – Best in-class Five-star Hotels
  * The Kitchen Caters - Best in-class Catering Services
  * ÉS Bisztró – Among the best Hungarian Cuisine Restaurants
  * Blue Fox The Bar – Among the best Cocktail Bars.
   

2022

• Gold Badge - 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels
• Best Luxury Hotel of the Year for Hungary by Travel & Hospitality Awards 2022
• Superbrands 2022 - Kempinski
• Forbes Travel Guide: Four-star rated hotel
• Az Utazó magazin (The Traveller Magazine) 2022: ÉS Bisztró - Restaurant of the Year in Budapest
• Best of Budapest & Hungary 2022:
  * Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest – Winner of the category "Best 5-star hotels"
  * The Kitchen Caters - Winner of the category "Best catering services"

2021

• China-CEEC’s tourism cooperation: Honorary Mention of Tourism Award Marco Polo 2021
• Most attractive employer - HORECA: Kempinski - Randstad Employer Brand Research 2021 
• World Travel Awards 2021:
  - Hungary's Leading Hotel Suite 2021: Corvinus Presidential Suite @ Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
  - Hungary's Leading Luxury Hotel 2021: Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
• Az Utazó magazin (The Traveller Magazine) 2021: ÉS Bisztró - Hotel Restaurant of the Year
• Forbes Travel Guide: Four-star rated hotel
• Superbrands 2021 - Kempinski
• Luxury Hotel of the Year by Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
• Gold Badge - 2021 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotels
• Gold Level Green Hotel 2021–2022 – Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Association

2020

• Forbes Travel Guide: Four-star rated hotel
• Superbrands 2020 - Kempinski
• Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2020 – Amongst the Best Hotels in Budapest, Hungary
• Business Excellence 2020 by Business Traveller Hungary - CSR certificate
• Country Win in Luxury City Hotel 2020 – World Luxury Hotel Awards
• Hungary’s Best MICE Hotel 2020 – World MICE Awards™
• Hungary’s Best Hotel Spa 2020 – World Spa Awards
• Gold Level Green Hotel 2019-2020 – Hungarian Hotel and Restaurant Associati

2019

• World Travel Awards 2019 - Hungary’s Leading Hotel, Hungary’s Leading Hotel Suite – Corvinus Royal Suite
• World Spa Awards 2019 - Hungary's Best Hotel Spa 2019: Kempinski The Spa at Kempinski Hotel Corvinus, Budapest
• U.S. News & World Report 2019, Best Hotels in Europe - Gold Badge award winner (ranked #2 in Hungary)
• Forbes Travel Guide: Four-star rated hotel
• Association of Hungarian Hotels and Restaurants: Gold Green Hotel 2019-2020
• Superbrands 2019 - Kempinski
• Best of Budapest & Hungary 2019:
  - ÉS Bisztró - Best in class Hungarian Restaurant
  - The Kitchen Caters - Best in class catering service
  - Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest – Among the best 5-star hotels
  - Special Award – Roland Holzer, Executive Chef of the Year

2018

• Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2018: Top hotels in Central Europe #5
• Forbes Travel Guide: Four-star rated hotel
• TripSavvy Editors' Choice Awards 2018 - Winner in Best Business Hotel category
• Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2018: Stephan Interthal – finalist in the category Best Hotelier
• Best of Budapest and Hungary:
  - Best 5 star hotels
  - The Kitchen Caters - Best catering services
  - ÉS Bisztró - Best Hungarian Restaurants
  - Hotelier of the Year 2017: Stephan Interthal, General Manager
• Superbrands 2018 - Kempinski
• Fine Restaurants Award 2018 - Budapest Business Journal: ÉS Bisztró – one of the best restaurants in Budapest