Hilton Named Best Workplace for Women in U.S.
Hilton earned the No. 1 U.S. ranking from Fortune and Great Place to Work for the eighth consecutive year.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Hotels
Hilton was named No. 1 Best Workplace for Women in the U.S. by Fortune and Great Place to Work for the eighth consecutive year. The recognition marks its 11th straight year on the list and follows similar honors in 20 other countries and regions.
Why it matters
The ranking reflects Hilton's longstanding focus on building a culture where women can grow, lead and thrive across its global operations. For U.S. travelers and job seekers, it signals how one of the largest hotel companies rates as an employer.
Hilton operates more than 9,600 properties across 28 brands and roughly 1.4 million rooms in 144 countries and territories, with about 500,000 team members worldwide. The source does not state how the ranking scores were calculated.
The players
Hilton
Hilton is a global hospitality company operating 28 brands and loyalty program Hilton Honors, which has more than 270 million members.
Fortune
Fortune is a business media company known for publishing annual rankings of top workplaces and major corporations.
Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work is an international workplace culture research firm that surveys employees to produce its best-workplace rankings.
The details
Women at Hilton shape its culture, lead hotels and businesses, and drive innovation across the company, according to the announcement. Programs support women's professional development, wellbeing and changing needs throughout their careers and lives.
Timeline
Recognized as a Best Workplace for Women in 20 other countries and regions over the past year.
Named No. 1 Best Workplace for Women in the U.S. for the eighth consecutive year and the 11th straight year on the list.
Industry Context
Hilton's eight consecutive years at No. 1 in the U.S. women's workplace ranking extends an 11-year run on the Great Place to Work list. The recognition places the company among a small group of hospitality employers ranked consistently for workplace culture.
Travelers booking Hilton properties in the U.S. will not see a direct change from this recognition, but the ranking reflects workplace conditions for the staff who handle check-in and guest services. Those planning stays can compare Hilton's 28 brands to find the price and property type that fits their trip.
The takeaway
Recognition as a top workplace often reflects staff experience, which can influence service quality guests notice during a stay. Travelers who value consistent service may find it useful to check recent guest reviews for specific Hilton properties.
Further reading
Explore more hotel industry coverage to see how major chains are shaping their workplaces and guest offerings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Journaldespalaces.
