Ribas Duke Wins in Three Categories at the World Luxury Hotel Awards

Ribas Duke, located in the historic center of Odesa, has been named a winner at the international World Luxury Hotel Awards in three categories: Luxury Conference & Event Hotel, Luxury Diplomatic Hotel, and Luxury Historical Hotel.

What Are the World Luxury Hotel Awards?

The World Luxury Hotel Awards is an international hospitality awards program established in 2006. It recognizes hotels that demonstrate high service standards and meet the expectations of guests in the luxury segment. According to the organizers, more than 300,000 international travelers participate in the voting each year, and the awards cover over 100 categories.

Three Categories That Reflect Ribas Duke’s Distinctive Features

Luxury Conference & Event Hotel — for business meetings and events

Ribas Duke features its own conference center with four halls for business meetings, conferences, seminars, negotiations, and special events. The venues are equipped with modern audio and video technology, and the team provides technical support for events. Accommodation and catering are also available for participants. This infrastructure allows guests to combine professional events with a comfortable stay in the center of Odesa.

Luxury Diplomatic Hotel — for official visits and high-level meetings

The hotel is located in the historic and business center of Odesa, opposite the Odesa National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Its five-star offering, personalized guest service, 24-hour reception, business- and premium-class transfers, and facilities for hosting official events make it well suited to welcoming business travelers and visiting delegations.

Luxury Historical Hotel — Odesa’s history reflected in the hotel’s architecture

Ribas Duke occupies a building dating back to 1905, designed by architect L. M. Chernihov. Its façade features Art Nouveau elements, and the building is recognized as a cultural heritage site. The hotel is located on Teatralnyi Lane, close to Odesa’s landmarks, including the Opera House, Primorsky Boulevard, Deribasivska Street, and the Potemkin Stairs. Its historic architecture and location in one of the city’s best-known districts make Odesa’s heritage an integral part of the guest experience at Ribas Duke.

For us, this achievement is a reason to be proud of what we have accomplished together and a reminder that Ukrainian hospitality deserves international recognition.