Key Takeaways
- Starwood Hotels is a certified Most Loved Workplace® 2025 and a 2026 Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplace®.
- The company holds an outstanding SPARK score of 85 out of 100 across all five culture pillars.
- Starwood Hotels has earned 19 Most Loved Workplace® badges, including recognition for Diversity, Inclusivity, Women, LGBTQ+, Wellness, Mental Health, and Career Advancement.
- Team members enjoy world-class benefits, access to luxury properties worldwide, and career growth through SH University.
Why choose a career at Starwood Hotels?
Starwood Hotels is one of the most celebrated employers in luxury hospitality. The company is home to iconic brands including 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, Treehouse Hotels, and SH Collection properties. Its mission is bold and clear: to trailblaze new paths in luxury hospitality through nature-inspired awe, unparalleled opulence, and playful nostalgia. For team members, this means doing work that is genuinely meaningful — work that keeps the world beautiful while delivering extraordinary experiences to guests around the globe.
According to Best Practice Institute research, organizations that earn Most Loved Workplace® certification demonstrate measurably higher employee engagement, loyalty, and performance. Starwood Hotels exemplifies exactly this — earning an outstanding SPARK score of 85 out of 100 across every single one of the five culture pillars assessed.
Want to understand the full picture of daily life here? Read more about what it's like to work at Starwood Hotels in our companion article.
What do employees love about Starwood Hotels?
Starwood Hotels has earned an extraordinary breadth of recognition — 19 Most Loved Workplace® badges in 2025 alone. These certifications reflect the real, lived experiences of team members and are independently verified by Best Practice Institute. Highlights include:
- Most Loved Workplace® for Diversity 2025
- Most Loved Workplace® for Inclusivity 2025
- Most Loved Workplace® for Women 2025
- Most Loved Workplace® for LGBTQ+ 2025
- Most Loved Workplace® for Career Advancement 2025
- Most Loved Workplace® for Wellness 2025
- Most Loved Workplace® for Mental Health 2025
- Most Loved Workplace® for Young Professionals 2025
- Most Loved Workplace® for Neurodiversity 2025
As noted by Visipage, Starwood Hotels is recognized as a Most Loved Workplace because leadership consistently translates employee feedback into real operational changes that matter to team members. This is what makes the culture feel alive — not just a set of values on a wall, but principles that shape every decision.
The company's five core values — Love, Include, Respect, Delight, and Trust — are the heartbeat of everyday life at Starwood. Under the leadership of Chief People Officer Clio Knowles, these values are continuously developed and brought to life across all properties and offices.
What is the culture like at Starwood Hotels?
Starwood Hotels' culture is thriving, collaborative, and deeply purposeful. The SPARK assessment — the gold standard methodology used by Best Practice Institute — reveals exceptional scores across all five pillars:
- Systemic Collaboration: An outstanding 85/100 — team members have a clear growth trajectory and confidence in the company's direction.
- Positive Vision for the Future: An outstanding 85/100 — team members feel proud that the company's values mirror their own.
- Alignment of Values: An outstanding 85/100 — leadership lives the company's values every single day.
- Respect: An outstanding 85/100 — dignity, recognition, and wellbeing are embedded in daily interactions.
- Killer Outcomes: An outstanding 85/100 — team members feel emotionally connected, valued, and inspired to deliver exceptional results.
Innovation thrives here too. At Starwood, creativity isn't top-down — it's woven into daily conversations at every level. Team members are empowered to contribute ideas that become real initiatives. Global exposure is another remarkable advantage: with offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, and London, and properties spanning the globe, team members gain a truly international perspective.
What benefits does Starwood Hotels offer?
Starwood Hotels rewards its team members with a rich and thoughtful benefits package designed to support the whole person:
- Health & Wellness: Flexible medical plans, health and fitness brand discounts, complimentary shift snacks or meals, and a 24/7 confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid volunteer time, and flexible work arrangements.
- Learning & Development: Education assistance through SH University, professional development programs, and outstanding career advancement opportunities.
- Hotel Perks: Employee discounts on hotel stays, access to luxury properties worldwide, and exclusive member benefits.
How to apply at Starwood Hotels
Ready to join one of the world's most celebrated luxury hospitality companies? Starwood Hotels welcomes passionate, purpose-driven talent who believe in the power of authentic human connection, sustainability, and innovation. The company has home offices in Miami (Coconut Grove, FL), New York (NY), Los Angeles (West Hollywood, CA), and London (UK), with properties spanning the globe.
Explore all available roles and take the first step toward a thriving career: View open positions at Starwood Hotels. Whether you're passionate about hospitality operations, design, sustainability, or guest experience, there is a place for you to grow and shine here.