Michelin releases the United States’ best hotel ratings for the first time

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By David Landsell

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Hoteliers used to sleep better with one eye open.

Michelin’s restless restaurant gurus have decided to cast their famously critical eye on the world’s most luxurious hotels, establishing a major rating system for the first time – and just 124 snooze shops around the world have secured a place on the tyremaker’s first list. Was successful. America, released on Wednesday.

Of that already elite group, 11 pampered palaces — sticking to a mix of U.S. destinations where Michelin publishes a restaurant guide — were deemed worthy of the coveted “3 Keys” award, four of which are properties right here in the Big Found in Apple.

Aman, Casa Cipriani, Crosby Street Hotel and Whitby Hotel were named best in New York.

The 83-suite Aman brings the exclusive retreat brand – known for remote resorts around the world – to the heart of Midtown, where guests feel like leaving the city behind and disappearing into the expansive hotel spa, the garden terrace or the Canoodle Are invited to relax. In a speakeasy-style underground club.

And while the 1906 ferry terminal at the foot of FDR Drive may not seem like the most exclusive location, the 47-room-and-suite Casa Cipriani has charmed some of the pickiest celebrity travelers since its opening with spectacular river views and an onsite supper club. Have given. ,

In Soho, nestled between Spring and Prince, London’s not-fail Firmdale Hotels hit it out of the park with the Crosby Street Hotel – its first statewide effort – on one of the Big Apple’s most charming streets. Providing one of the best stays.

And proving that Crosby Street was no one-hit wonder, Farmdale Hotels entered Midtown with the Whitby Hotel to remind the neighborhood’s towering mansions that scale and luxury are two different things.

Michelin has been recommending hotels for years, although the key system is new.

“With this new distinction, the Michelin Guide opens a new chapter in the service it provides to travelers, which has been its lifeline for the past 124 years,” international director Gwendal Poulenc said in a statement.

“Strong in our region-based approach, Michelin Guide inspectors created this unprecedented list to share their best hotel experiences in the Americas. Every establishment awarded one, two or three Michelin Keys is a gem crafted by talented professionals,” he said.

First major prize – for France, naturally – Announced on 8 April. The US awards were announced at a ceremony in Manhattan on Wednesday.

“Over the past four years, our selection team of passionate, independent experts researched, examined, and ultimately determined over 5,000 remarkable hotels for inclusion in our collection,” an earlier statement said.

“Each has been selected for its remarkable quality. Of these thousands of hotels, those offering the most outstanding stays will be awarded the special Michelin Key recognition.

So what do the Michelin keys mean?

“Just as the renowned stars indicate the best culinary experiences in the Michelin Guide restaurant selection, the Michelin Keys Guide hotel selection reveals the accommodations that offer the most outstanding stays. They are a new benchmark for travelers, qualifying each hotel experience in a broader context than simple amenities,” the publisher said.

The One-Key Michelin Hotel has been described as a “very special stay”.

“It’s a true gem with its own character and personality. It may break the mold, offer something different or simply be one of the best of its type. The service always goes the extra mile and offers much more than similarly priced establishments,” experts said.

For one level up, Too Key has “an extraordinary stay”.

“A truly unique and extraordinary place in every way, where a memorable experience is always guaranteed. A hotel of character, personality and charm that operates with obvious pride and considerable care. Attractive design or architecture, and a real sense of locality make it an exceptional place to live,” the professionals explained.

Three’s best crop is what has been described as an “extraordinary stay”.

“Here it’s all about surprise and indulgence – it’s the ultimate in comfort and service, style and beauty. It is one of the most remarkable and extraordinary hotels in the world and a destination in itself for that trip of a lifetime. Truly all the elements of great hospitality are present here to ensure that any stay will remain long in the memory and hearts.

Here are the 11 Three Michelin Key Hotels in the United States for 2024:

1. Aman, New York
2. Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley, California.
3. Bel-Air Hotel, Los Angeles
4. beverly hills hotel, los angeles
5. Canyon Ranch Woodside, California
6. Casa Cipriani, New York
7. Crosby Street Hotel, New York
8. Meadowood, Napa Valley, California.
9. Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California.
10. SingleThread Inn, Healdsburg, California.
11. The Whitby Hotel, New York