The 2007 Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design, a top international honor for hospitality designers, were presented to six design firms last November in connection with the 92nd annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS). The coveted awards recognize the pioneering design concepts revealed in hospitality properties built or renovated within the past 18 months.

The grand prize winners are:

• Best Hotel Design: Wilson Associates (Dallas) for Kempinski Hotel Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Lobby/Reception: Jeffrey Beers International (New York City) for the Cove, the Bahamas
• Lounge/Bar: Jeffrey Beers International (New York City) for Seaglass Lounge, the Cove, the Bahamas
• Restaurants/Casual Dining: CL3 Architects Limited (Hong Kong, China) for Nishimura Restaurant, Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, China
• Restaurants/Fine Dining: Ministry of Design (Singapore) for SHO U, Singapore
• Guestroom: Wilson Associates (Dallas) for Kempinski Hotel Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Spa: Wilson Associates (Dallas) for Four Seasons Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
• Suite: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (Chicago) for the Peaks Resort & Spa, Telluride, Colorado