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Select Registry Announces 2025 Craft Lodging Award Winners

On November 6, 2025, Select Registry proudly shared the winners of this year's Craft Lodging Awards, an initiative that honors outstanding independent properties in the field of hospitality. These awards recognize establishments that excel in delivering top-notch guest experiences filled with personalized service and unique charm.

The Craft Lodging Awards, now in their annual tradition, celebrate the very essence of what Select Registry stands for—authenticity, warmth, and excellent service in hospitality. Mark Reichle, CEO of Select Registry, expressed that these awards reflect the dedication of innkeepers and hoteliers who work tirelessly to create memorable experiences.The recipients of the awards have set a high standard for craft lodging, showcasing the importance of individuality and comfort in hospitality.

2025 Award Winners

New Member of the Year (2025)

The award for New Member of the Year recognizes a property that has made an immediate impact and contributed passionately to Select Registry's community. This year's honoree is:

• - Inn at Woodhaven, Louisville, Kentucky

Select Registry Sustainability Champion

Awarded to the property implementing the most innovative green initiatives:

• - Goldberry Woods, Union Pier, Michigan

Best Restaurant Award

For properties with outstanding on-site dining:

• - Forty at Inn at Thorn Hill, Jackson, New Hampshire

Best Breakfast Award

Recognizing exceptional breakfast offerings:

• - Colette's Bed & Breakfast, Port Angeles, Washington

Best Social Media and Content Creation Award

Acknowledging active engagement with consumers through digital platforms:

• - Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa, Canton, Ohio

Community Engagement Award

This award honors individuals making significant contributions to their local communities:

• - Genevieve Reese, The French Manor Inn & Spa, Newfoundland, Pennsylvania

Innkeeper of the Year Award

Recognizing the innkeeper whose efforts significantly enhance the craft lodging experience:

• - John and Missy Hillock, Chateau Bourbon, Louisville, Kentucky

Stay for the Story Award

Presented to a property that creates unique guest experiences:

• - Inn at Black Star Farms, Suttons Bay, Michigan

Best Craft Lodging Property by Region

These awards celebrate the best properties in different regions:

• - Northeast: Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast, New Durham, New Hampshire
• - Southeast: Cuthbert House Inn, Beaufort, South Carolina
• - Central: Cedar Crest Lodge, Pleasanton, Kansas
• - Mid-Atlantic: Brampton 1860, Chestertown, Maryland
• - West: Sea Rock Inn, Mendocino, California

Quality Assurance Award

Recognizing properties that deliver consistently exceptional guest experiences:

• - Northeast: The Inn at Cape Cod, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts
• - Southeast: Stonehurst Place Luxury Inn and Carriage House, Atlanta, Georgia
• - Central and Overall Winner: Huron House Luxury Bed & Breakfast, Oscoda, Michigan
• - Mid-Atlantic: Steeles Tavern Manor Bed & Breakfast, Steeles Tavern, Virginia
• - West: Four Kachinas Inn, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Guest Loyalty Award

Awarded to properties that promote Select Registry's Guest Loyalty Program:

• - Northeast: The Notchland Inn, Hart's Location, New Hampshire
• - Southeast: C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast, Wilmington, North Carolina
• - Central: Glenlaurel, A Scottish Inn and Cottages, Rockbridge, Ohio
• - Mid-Atlantic: The Inn, Farmhouse, and Brewing Co. at Turkey Hill, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
• - West and Overall Winner: Sheridan House Inn, Williams, Arizona

Travelers' Choice Award

This award is based on traveler nominations for properties that exceed expectations:

• - Sheridan House Inn, Williams, Arizona

Select Registry has consistently set the benchmark for independent hospitality across the U.S. for over 50 years. Comprising over 250 boutique properties, Select Registry continues to redefine the standards of excellence in craft lodging. For further details and a complete list of winners, visit Select Registry's website.