REVEALED: Michelin Guide names its first

Michelin has named its first ever list of Key Hotels in the United States, recognizing the 'most outstanding hotels in the country.'

The list of 124 hotels have been awarded one, two or three Keys in a system that's similar to how the Michelin Guide gives out the same ratings to restaurants.

Each hotel that's made it onto the coveted list has been assessed against five criteria by the selection team: excellence in architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the neighborhood or setting.

One Key is meant to signify a 'very special stay,' Two Keys denotes 'an exceptional stay,' and Three Keys, the highest status, marks the hotel's experience as 'an extraordinary stay.'

Michelin has named its first ever list of Key Hotels in the US. The Beverly Hills hotel, which was one of 11 hotels to get the top rating, is pictured

The list of 124 hotels have been awarded one, two or three Keys in a system that's similar to how the Michelin Guide gives out ratings to restaurants. The Beverly Hills Hotel is seen

Each hotel that's made it onto the coveted list has been assessed against five criteria ranging from architecture and interior design to quality of service. The Aman in New York is seen

One Key signifies a 'very special stay,' Two Keys denotes 'exceptional,' and Three Keys marks the hotel's experience as 'extraordinary.' Casa Cipriani, which earned Three Keys, is seen

For the U.S. list, the Michelin Guide noted that hotels in Atlanta, California, Chicago, Colorado, Florida, New York, and Washington, D.C., were 'eligible for the distinction.'

It saw 11 hotels awarded Three Keys, 33 were given Two Keys and 80 establishments were rated as One Key.

It should come as no surprise that seven hotels in California and four hotels in New York made it onto the list of Three Keys category.

On the West Coast, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Big Sur's Post Ranch Inn, Healdsburg's SingleThread Inn, Hotel Bel-Air, Rutherford's Auberge du Soleil, St. Helena's Meadowood Napa Valley and Canyon Ranch Woodside were entries on the list. 

The selection team said: 'Its sheer breadth of size and variety means it's no surprise to announce California as the state with the most Key hotels in America. 

'Here, we'll point you towards coastal gems like the sublime architectural achievements in Big Sur (Post Ranch Inn and Ventana), beachside luxuries in Santa Monica (in particular: the newly opened Georgian), and wine country favorites like SingleThread and the Madrona.

'What we love: how each one of these hotels opens the door to the very best of their locations — and gives us a look at each setting through fresh eyes.'

Meanwhile on the East Coast, the team named New York's The Aman, Casa Cipriani, Crosby Street Hotel and The Whitby Hotel on the distinguished list.

Seven hotels in California and four hotels in New York made it onto the list of Three Keys category. Post Ranch Inn in California, which got a Three Key rating, is seen

In California, The Beverly Hills Hotel, Post Ranch Inn, SingleThread Inn, Hotel Bel-Air (seen), Auberge du Soleil, Meadowood Napa Valley and Canyon Ranch Woodside all got Three Keys

Meanwhile on the East Coast, the team named New York's The Aman, Casa Cipriani (seen), Crosby Street Hotel and The Whitby Hotel on the distinguished list

MICHELIN'S ONE STAR HOTELS 

CALIFORNIA

Calistoga: Four Seasons Resort Napa Valley, from $1,500 a night

Elk: Harbor House, from $480 a night

Los Angeles: Downtown LA Proper Hotel, from $280 a night

Los Angeles: Soho Warehouse DTLA, from $387 a night

Los Angeles: The Aster, from $365 a night

Los Angeles: The Paramour Estate, from $1,650 a night

Los Angeles: The Prospect Hollywood, from $259 a night

Napa: Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, from $3,570 a night

Newport Beach: Pendry Newport Beach, from $362 a night

Palm Springs: Dive Palm Springs, from $295 a night

Palm Springs: Holiday House Palm Springs, from $294 a night

Palm Springs: La Serena Villas, from $635 a night

Palm Springs: Sparrows Lodge, from $389 a night

Rutherford: Rancho Caymus Inn, from $1,063 a night

San Francisco: 1 Hotel San Francisco, from $419 a night

San Francisco: Hotel Drisco, from $619 a night

San Luis Obispo: Hotel San Luis Obispo, from $427 a night

San Luis Obispo: San Luis Creek Lodge, from $256 a night

Santa Barbara: El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, Santa Barbara, from $925 a night

Santa Monica: Casa Del Mar, from $695 a night

Santa Monica: Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, from $549 a night

Santa Monica: Santa Monica Proper Hotel, from $499 a night

Santa Monica: Shutters on the Beach, from $695 a night

Santa Monica: The Georgian, from $519 a night

Sea Ranch: The Sea Ranch Lodge, from $495 a night

West Hollywood: Chamberlain West Hollywood, from $302 a night

West Hollywood: Hotel 850 SVB, from $302 a night

West Hollywood: Palihouse West Hollywood, from $325 a night 

West Hollywood: Soho House Holloway, from $470 a night

West Hollywood: Sunset Tower Hotel, from $340 a night

West Hollywood: The Charlie, from $384 a night

COLORADO

Aspen: Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection, from $825 a night

Aspen: The Little Nell, from $565 a night

Aspen: Mollie Aspen, from $190 a night

Denver: Clayton Hotel & Members Club, from $319 a night

Denver: Four Seasons Denver, from $536 a night

Denver: The Crawford Hotel, from $469 a night

Vail: Four Seasons Vail, from $844 a night

Vail: Sonnenalp Hotel, from $329 a night

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Eaton D.C., from $529 a night

Pendry Washington DC — The Wharf, from $342 a night

Riggs Washington DC, from $449 a night

The Dupont Circle Hotel, from $299 a night

The Hay-Adams Hotel, from $414 a night

FLORIDA

Miami: Mandarin Oriental Miami, from $490 a night

Miami: Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove, from $324 a night

Miami Beach: 1 Hotel South Beach, from $599 a night

Miami Beach: Esmé Miami Beach, from $223 a night

Miami Beach: Hotel Greystone — Adults Only, from $199 a night

Miami Beach: The Betsy - South Beach, from $459 a night

Orlando: Ette Hotel, from $379 a night

Orlando: Lake Nona Wave Hotel, $288 a night

Orlando: The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, from $559 a night

Tampa: Palihouse Hyde Park Village, from $280 a night

Tampa: The Tampa EDITION, from $404 a night

GEORGIA

Atlanta: Stonehurst Place Atlanta, from $178 a night

Atlanta: The Candler Hotel Atlanta, from $155 a night

Atlanta: Hotel Clermont, from $150 a night

ILLINOIS

Chicago: Chicago Athletic Association, from $265 a night

Chicago: Nobu Hotel Chicago, from $515 a night

Chicago: The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago, from $499 a night

Chicago: Viceroy Chicago, from $525 a night

Chicago: Waldorf Astoria Chicago, from $485 a night

NEW YORK

Brooklyn: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, from $389 a night

Brooklyn: Ace Hotel Brooklyn, from $379 a night

Brooklyn: Wythe Hotel, from $453 a night

NYC: 1 Hotel Central Park, from $599 a night

NYC: Baccarat Hotel & Residences, from $1,295 a night

NYC: Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, from $1,101 a night

NYC: Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, from $1,013 a night 

NYC: The Beekman - A Thompson Hotel, from $375 a night

NYC: The Bowery Hotel, from $595 a night

NYC: The Greenwich Hotel, from $1,125 a night

NYC: The Hotel Chelsea, from $630 a night

NYC: The Lowell, from $1,195 a night

NYC: The Ludlow Hotel, from $539 a night

NYC: The Mercer, from $825 a night

NYC: The Peninsula New York, from $1,101 a night

NYC: The Wall Street Hotel, from $685 a night

NYC: Warren Street Hotel, from $875 a night

*Prices at the time of writing 

 

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MICHELIN'S TWO KEY HOTELS 

California (Beverly Hills): L'Ermitage Beverly Hills, from $695 a night

California (Beverly Hills): The Maybourne Beverly Hills, from $995 a night

California (Beverly Hills): The Peninsula Beverly Hills, from $895 a night

California (Carmel Valley): Bernardus Lodge & Spa, from $355 a night

California (Big Sur): Ventana Big Sur, from $2,175 a night

California (Guerneville): The Stavrand, from $361 a night

California (Healdsburg): Montage Healdsburg, from $1,199 a night

California (Healdsburg): The Madrona, from $695 a night

California (Laguna Beach): Montage Laguna Beach, from $1,120 a night

California (Montecito): Rosewood Miramar Beach, from $1,700 a night

California (Napa): Milliken Creek Inn & Spa, from $420 a night

California (San Francisco): Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero, from $415 a night

California (San Francisco): The Battery, from $895 a night

California (Sausalito): Cavallo Point Lodge, from $777 a night

California (West Hollywood): Chateau Marmont, from $775 a night

California (West Hollywood): Pendry West Hollywood, from $498 a night

California (Yountville): Bardessono, from $1,382 a night

California (Yountville): North Block, from $1,125 a night

Washington, D.C.: Rosewood Washington, D.C., from $675 a night

Washington, D.C.: The Jefferson, from $450 a night

Florida (Miami): Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, from $443 a night

Florida (Miami Beach): Faena Hotel Miami Beach, from $900 a night

Florida (Miami Beach): Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, from $1,479 a night

Florida (Miami Beach): The Setai Miami Beach, from $900 a night

Illinois (Chicago): Pendry Chicago, from $310 a night

Illinois (Chicago): The Langham, Chicago, from $457 a night

Illinois (Chicago): The Peninsula Chicago, from $525 a night

New York (NYC): Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York, from $1,000 a night

New York (NYC): Nine Orchard, from $579 a night

New York (NYC): Pendry Manhattan West, from $846 a night

New York (NYC): The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, from $1,400 a night

New York (NYC): The Fifth Avenue Hotel, from $851 a night

New York (NYC): The Mark Hotel, from $1,425 a night

*Prices at time of writing 

 

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They told people to expect 'the highest luxury and impeccable design in Soho, Midtown, and the Financial District.'

'The Aman New York (Midtown) and Casa Cipriani (the Financial District) both make use of glamorous Beaux Arts buildings, the former a gold-crowned skyscraper in Midtown, the latter a glamorously restored ferry terminal at the very southern tip of Manhattan. Each is a refuge: an elegant, painstakingly designed escape from bustling city life,' the team said.

'Meanwhile, two Firmdale hotels round out the list of Three Key hotels in New York City. Each is a quintessential example of the style and execution of the group’s co-owner and interior designer, Kit Kemp.' 

The Two Keys category is where you see entries from other states and districts, like Washington, D.C., Florida and Illinois.

Two hotels in the capital earned the rating: Rosewood Washington, D.C., and The Jefferson.

Popular holiday destination Miami Beach had four entries with Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, and The Setai Miami Beach.

Pendry Chicago, The Langham and The Peninsula were the three establishments representing the Windy City.

Again California was heavily feature in this category with hotels in Carmel Valley (Bernardus Lodge & Spa), Napa (Milliken Creek Inn & Spa), San Francisco (Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero and The Battery), and Sausalito (Cavallo Point Lodge).

Two hotels in Washington, D.C., got a Two Keys rating including the Rosewood Washington, D.C. (seen) and The Jefferson

Popular holiday destination Miami Beach had four entries with Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club (seen), and The Setai 

Pendry Chicago, The Langham and The Peninsula (seen) were the three establishments representing the Windy City

Other well-known names also made the list like the Chateau Marmont (seen) in West Hollywood, and New York's The Carlyle and The Mark Hotel

Atlanta's Stonehurst Place (seen), The Candler Hotel and Hotel Clermont received One Key ratings

Colorado's winter escapes received nods, with Aspen's famed The Little Nell (seen) and Mollie Aspen, and Vail's Four Seasons and Sonnenalp Hotel getting One Key status

MICHELIN'S THREE KEY HOTELS

California (Beverly Hills): The Beverly Hills Hotel, Dorchester Collection, from $1,195 a night

California (Big Sur): Post Ranch Inn, from $1,825 a night

California (Healdsburg): SingleThread Inn, from $1,550 a night

California (Los Angeles): Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester Collection, from $1,065 a night

California (Rutherford): Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection, from $1,575 a night  

California (St. Helena): Meadowood Napa Valley, from $1,150 a night 

California (Woodside): Canyon Ranch Woodside, from $1,325 a night 

New York (NYC): Aman New York, from $2,750 a night 

New York (NYC): Casa Cipriani New York, from $923 a night 

New York (NYC): Crosby Street Hotel, Firmdale Hotels, from $1,425 a night 

New York (NYC): The Whitby Hotel, Firmdale Hotels, from $1,395 a night

*Prices at the time of writing 

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Other well-known names also made the list like the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, and New York's The Carlyle and The Mark Hotel.

In the final category of One Key hotels, three hotels in Georgia made the cut.

Atlanta's Stonehurst Place, The Candler Hotel and Hotel Clermont met the expectations of the selection team.

This is also where Hollywood mecca Palm Springs shone, with Dive Palm Springs, Holiday House Palm Springs, La Serena Villas and Sparrows Lodge, being bestowed honors.

In San Luis Obispo, Hotel San Luis Obispo and San Luis Creek Lodge were included on the list, and Santa Monica's Casa Del Mar, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica Proper Hotel, Shutters on the Beach and The Georgian also joined them.

Colorado's winter escapes received nods, with Aspen's famed The Little Nell and Mollie Aspen, and Vail's Four Seasons and Sonnenalp Hotel getting One Key status.

And some of New York's highly sought-after establishments like The Beekman, The Hotel Chelsea, The Ludlow Hotel and The Mercer also made the cut.