What rank did Starwood Hotels achieve on the 2026 Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces?

Starwood Hotels ranks #46 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces®, published by Best Practice Institute.

Who awards the Most Loved Workplace® designation?

Best Practice Institute (BPI) awards the Most Loved Workplace® designation. The Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list is published annually based on independent employee sentiment research.

How is the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces ranking determined?

Rankings are determined by BPI's proprietary SPARK methodology, which measures employee sentiment across emotional connection, alignment, collaboration, respect, and growth. See the methodology page for full detail.

What industry is Starwood Hotels in?

Starwood Hotels operates in the Hotel/Hospitality/Travel sector.

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Starwood Hotels

Hotel/Hospitality/Travel·Stamford, Connecticut,United States·Employeesemployees

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Starwood Hotels ranks #46 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces®, awarded by Best Practice Institute — recognized in the Hotel/Hospitality/Travel sector, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.

Rank

#46 of 100

Award year

2026

Industry

Hotel/Hospitality/Travel

Headquarters

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Historical rankings

New entry — 2026 debut

Starwood Hotels, a subsidiary of Marriott International, manages and franchises a global portfolio of lodging brands ranging from luxury resorts to select-service hotels.

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