Housekeeping Winners 2025

The Federation celebrated the Housekeeping Team of the Year competition at a gala awards evening in the La Mon Hotel and Country Club on 19th March. 

Hosted by Cool FM’s Rebecca McKinney, the event has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2010, a testament to the important role of housekeeping in the hotel industry. This year’s record entry evidences the recognition of the role housekeeping plays in the delivery of an excellent guest experience with hoteliers keen to reward and recognise their contribution to a successful hotel performance.

The competition featured two major categories: the Housekeeping Team of the Year, judged through a surprise inspection of the premises, and the Housekeeper of the Year, assessed during a dedicated evaluation day. The assessment day took place at room2 Belfast Hometel, where participants demonstrated their expertise and commitment to excellence.

This year’s competition was proudly supported by Tourism Northern Ireland, Bunzl Rafferty Guest Amenities, Linencare, King Koil Beds and Bath Fitter. Each sponsor remains committed to recognising and advancing excellence in housekeeping.

These are the winners:

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Hotels with Under 75 Rooms:

Winner: Belmore Court & Motel

Runner-up: Bushmills Inn Hotel

Third place: Bishop’s Gate Hotel

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Hotels with 75-149 Rooms:

Winner: Titanic Hotel Belfast

Joint Runner-up: Ten Square Hotel

Joint Runner-up: Maldron Belfast International Airport

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Hotels with 150 Rooms and Over:

Winner: Holiday Inn Belfast

Runner-up: Room2 Belfast

Third place: Hilton Belfast

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Housekeeper of the Year:

Winner: Neringa Deikute, Slieve Donard

Runner-up: Anita Czup-Jaczewska, Holiday Inn Belfast

Third place: Piotr Irytowski, Malmaison Belfast

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Vicky Green, President of NIHF, said: “The Housekeeping Awards are a highlight of our calendar, providing a platform to recognise and reward the remarkable efforts of housekeeping professionals. The introduction of new individual and team competitions this year ensured a comprehensive celebration of the talent within our industry.”

Photos from the Assessment Day can be viewed here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCgy1d

Photos of the Dinner and the award winners can be seen here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC6YuD

The video of the Assessment Day can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/CwWBHAFX2So