Michelin Releases First-Ever Best United States Hotel Ratings
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Published April 25, 2024
Hoteliers had better sleep with one eye open.
The restless restaurant gurus at Michelin have decided to cast their famously critical eyes on the world’s most luxurious hotels, establishing a key rating system for the first time — and just 124 snooze shops around the world managed to snag a slot on the tiremaker’s debut list for the US, released Wednesday.
Out of that already elite group, 11 pampering palaces were considered worthy of the coveted “3 Keys” award, with four of the properties found right here in the Big Apple.
The Best Hotels in New York
The following hotels in New York have been named the best in the city:
- Aman New York
- Auberge du Soleil
- The Bel-Air Hotel
- The Beverly Hills Hotel
- Canyon Ranch Woodside
- Casa Cipriani
- Crosby Street Hotel
- Meadowood
- Post Ranch Inn
- SingleThread Inn
- The Whitby Hotel
The 83-suite Aman brings the elite retreat brand into the heart of Midtown, where guests are invited to leave the city behind and disappear into the spacious hotel spa, relax on the garden terrace or canoodle in a speakeasy-style, underground club.
And while a 1906 ferry terminal at the foot of the FDR Drive might not seem like the most exclusive spot, the 47-room and suite Casa Cipriani has wowed some of the pickiest celebrity travelers since its debut with stunning river views and an onsite supper club.
In Soho, nestled between Spring and Prince, London’s can’t-fail Firmdale Hotels knocked it out of the park with the Crosby Street Hotel — its first stateside effort — delivering one of the Big Apple’s finest stays on one of its most charming streets.
Proving the Crosby Street was no one-hit wonder, Firmdale Hotels then swept into Midtown with the Whitby Hotel to remind the giant palaces that predominate in the neighborhood that scale and luxury are two different things.
Michelin has been recommending hotels for years, however, the key system is new.
“With this new distinction, the Michelin Guide has opened up a brand-new chapter in the service it provides for travelers, which has been its lifeblood for the past 124 years,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director, in a statement.
“Steadfast in our field-based approach, the Michelin Guide inspectors drew up this unprecedented list to share their best hotel experiences in the US. Every establishment awarded one, two or three Michelin Keys is a gem sculpted by talented professionals,” he added.
So what do the Michelin keys mean?
“Just like the famous Stars that indicate the best culinary experiences in the Michelin Guide restaurant selection, the Michelin Keys reveal accommodations in the Guide’s hotel selection that offer the most outstanding stays. They are a new benchmark for travelers, qualifying each hotel experience in broader terms than simple amenities,” the publisher stated.
In summary, Michelin has released its first-ever list of the best hotels in the United States, and New York boasts four of the prestigious “3 Keys” winners. These hotels redefine luxury and provide guests with unforgettable experiences in the heart of the city. Visit these hotels to indulge in the ultimate in comfort, style, and elegance.
