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On November 22, 2024, Moscow hosted the awards ceremony for the winners of the National Hospitality Awards, a prestigious competition for the country’s hospitality industry organized annually by the Russian Hotel Association for industry professionals. This year, the jury reviewed around 400 entries submitted by nominees. More than 170 participants from 36 Russian cities reached the finals of one of the country’s largest and most prestigious professional competitions. Moscow and the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg and Krasnodar Krai had the highest number of nominees this year.
Following three rounds of voting at the 2024 National Hospitality Awards, METROPOL Grand Hotel Gelendzhik 5* was named “Best Resort Hotel,” F11 Panoramic Restaurant at AZIMUT City Hotel St. Petersburg 4* was recognized as “Best Hotel Restaurant,” and AZIMUT Valset Center and Premium Apartments 4* won the “Best Aparthotel” category.
The awards highlight the high quality of service and standards offered across AZIMUT Hotels’ hotels and sanatoriums. The expert jury selected winners whose projects have become a source of inspiration and an example for the tourism industry as a whole. Particular attention was paid to social initiatives: the jury evaluated projects related to charity and environmental protection, as well as hotels’ participation in city and regional events.
Winners of the 2024 National Hospitality Awards:
METROPOL Grand Hotel Gelendzhik – the best five-star hotel on Russia’s Black Sea coast. It offers guests 380 rooms with impeccable service, including suites, bungalows and a standalone villa, as well as restaurants, bars and a spa center. The hotel has everything guests need for a relaxing holiday or comfortable business trip, including a private beach and swimming pools, some of which are heated.
F11 Restaurant – a panoramic restaurant serving contemporary cuisine, located on the 18th floor of AZIMUT City Hotel St. Petersburg, the tallest building in the city center. The restaurant offers breathtaking bird’s-eye views of St. Petersburg landmarks, including St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Trinity Cathedral, Five Corners and Lakhta Center, the tallest skyscraper in Europe. F11’s menu was created by Chef Igor Kazakov (Art Caviar, We Lodge) and features more than 30 distinctive signature dishes.
AZIMUT Valset Center and Premium Apartments 4* – a unique accommodation option at a year-round resort and an ideal choice for families or large groups planning an extended stay at Rosa Khutor. Each comfortable apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, all essential household appliances, and storage cabinets for equipment such as snowboards and skis. AZIMUT Valset Center and Premium Apartments 4* are located close to the cable cars, making them particularly convenient for winter sports enthusiasts.
