Corinthia CEO Simon Naudi: Hotel awards reflect teams’ ‘standards, efforts and creativity’

Corinthia Group CEO Simon Naudi has credited the company's international teams after its hotels secured a series of accolades from Condé Nast Traveler and the Michelin Guide, as the Malta-founded hospitality group continues to expand its global footprint.

“These awards are a testament to the standards, efforts and creativity of our Corinthia properties and teams around the world, across both the hotels we own and those we operate on behalf of third-party owners,” Mr Naudi said.

“We are grateful for the recognition given to us by such prestigious organisations.”

His comments followed the publication of the 2026 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, which placed two Corinthia properties at the top of their respective city rankings.

Corinthia Rome, one of the group's newest properties, was named the number one hotel in Rome by the publication’s UK readers during its first year of operation.

Corinthia London, meanwhile, climbed to the number one position among London hotels according to Condé Nast Traveler's US readers.

The recognition comes at a period of international expansion for Corinthia, which has added high-profile properties in Rome, New York and Brussels to its portfolio alongside its established hotels.

The group also received recognition in the 2026 Michelin Guide hotel selection, with five Corinthia properties receiving Michelin Keys.

Corinthia London retained the Two-Key distinction it received in 2025, while Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria Brussels was upgraded from One Key to Two.

Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest retained its Two-Key distinction, while The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel in New York was elevated from One Key to Two Keys within its first year of operation.

Corinthia Rome also received its first Michelin Key during its opening year.

Michelin's hotel rating system assesses properties on factors including architecture and design, service, character, value and their relationship with their location.

The Malta-founded Corinthia Group, which trades as IHI plc, invests in, develops and operates luxury hotels and residences.

Established in 1962, it operates through Corinthia Hotels, its hotel management arm, and Corinthia Real Estate Ventures, which focuses on investment and development.

The group's model includes both properties it owns and hotels operated on behalf of third-party owners – a distinction highlighted by Mr Naudi in his comments on the latest awards.

Corinthia has further projects under development across the Gulf, the Americas, Europe and Asia as it seeks to expand the brand's international presence.