Kona Village Rosewood on the big island of Hawaii
Rosewood
MICHELIN announced a second wave of top picks for the best hotels in the U.S.U.S. and also revealed its selections for a prestigious group of luxury hotels in Canada and Mexico, all receiving the top honor of “three keys.”
According to Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, “This selection shines through its incredible diversity and is a clear invitation to explore North America. From retreats in the wildest U.S. canyons, Canadian forests, or Mexican coasts to splendid architectural wonders, from flagship urban hotels to tiny properties nestled within former factories, campsites, or isolated islands, every hotel is a gem sculpted by talented professionals.”
Rating hotels is a new concept for Michelin, and the “key” system is used in a way that is very similar to its restaurant star system. One key indicates a “special” hotel, two keys are “exceptional,” and the coveted three keys are awarded to “extraordinary” establishments. Here are the highly rated hotels with MICHELIN inspectors’ comments.
Three Keys: Extraordinary Hotels
United States
This year’s list includes five U.S. hotels being welcomed to the exclusive three-key club, with three of the top properties located in the American West. These newly added hotels contribute to a total of 16 that have received Michelin’s ultimate Three-Key ranking.
Canyon Ranch in Tucson
Canyon Ranch
Arizona: Canyon Ranch Tucson
“While the serious health focus means there’s no alcohol served here, and the cooking is uniformly healthful, mealtimes are a source of pleasure all the same. So are the accommodations, a selection of rooms and suites in a soothing modern style, equipped with luxuries that are substantial but always tasteful. If it were an ordinary hotel, Canyon Ranch would be a very fine one, secluded as it is on 150 acres of spectacular Sonoran Desert landscape, with every creature comfort anticipated and effortlessly provided.”
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
Florida: Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
“This four-acre island is home to a mere 30 suites, and a couple of rules — no guests under 18, no audible cell phones — serve to keep the atmosphere properly tranquil. The suites themselves are divided among a number of thatched-roof bungalows, some more secluded than others, but all more than private enough. The look is thoroughly classic, in the British West Indies mode, while the comforts are delightfully low-tech — indoor and outdoor showers, the occasional outdoor tub, and no televisions anywhere.”
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Rosewood
Hawaii: Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
“Its 150 bungalows were designed by the San Francisco–based Nicole Hollis, and they’re a masterful mix of familiar Hawaiian elements and modern, kitsch-free tropical chic. Even the basic rooms span 600 square feet and open onto private lanais; meanwhile the vast signature suites come with four bedrooms and a private pool and sleep up to 12 guests. There’s an impressive spa and wellness center, plus facilities for tennis and pickleball, as well as just about any imaginable seafaring activity.”
Sage Lodge near Yellowstone National Park
Sage Lodge
Montana: Sage Lodge
“The lodge is located along the banks of the Yellowstone River in the aptly named Paradise Valley. The style is modern-rustic and the comforts are as plush as the landscape is rugged; there’s no end of opportunity for outdoor adventure, plus a luxe spa and a pair of restaurants serving menus centered around meats and produce sourced from local ranches and farms.”
Amangiri located in Utah
Amangiri
Utah: Amangiri
Canada
Michelin named its top luxury hotels in Canada, with two properties receiving the most coveted three key recognitions. Both hotels are remote and secluded, attracting adventure travelers to unique climates.
Fogo Island Inn off the island of Newfoundland in the wild Northern Atlantic Ocean
Fogo Island Inn
Fogo Island Inn off the coast of Newfoundland
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is a secluded outpost set deep in the wilderness of British Columbia
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island
Mexico
Three Mexican hotels have been added with three keys, each representing a stunning beachside destination with architecture that takes advantage of the dramatic Mexican landscape.
One&Only Mandarina
One&Only
One&Only Mandarina on Mexico’s Western coast
Xinalani Retreat in Puerto Vallarta
Xinalani
Xinalani Retreat near Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Esencia in Playa del Carmen
Hotel Esencia
Hotel Esencia on Mexico’s Caribbean coast
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