MICHELIN Keys Awarded to IHG Hotels & Resorts In the last five years, IHG has significantly expanded its presence in the Luxury & Lifestyle sector through strategic acquisitions and the introduction of new brands. By Priyal Dutta 09 Oct 2024 in Hotel New Update The MICHELIN Key is the hotel equivalent of the MICHELIN Star, which is awarded to restaurants. Follow Us Share IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced that 14 luxury and lifestyle properties in Europe and Asia have been awarded the MICHELIN Key. The MICHELIN Key is the hotel equivalent of the MICHELIN Star, awarded to restaurants. It recognises hotels for providing exceptional stays that meet the highest standards of hospitality. This includes three hotels that have received the elevated distinction of "2 MICHELIN Keys" : Six Senses Samui Six Senses Yao Noi InterContinental Phuket Resort The MICHELIN Guide has launched the MICHELIN Keys hotel awards program, which recognizes hotels that offer more than just a place to stay for the night. The selected hotels, chosen from over 5,000 properties in the MICHELIN Guide, are evaluated based on five criteria: excellence in architecture and design, service quality, overall personality and character, value for the price, and meaningful contributions to the local community. Out of the 14 IHG properties that received awards, eleven earned 1 Key, while 3 received 2 Keys. This accomplishment further solidifies IHG Hotels & Resorts' position as a leader in luxury hospitality. The following IHG Hotels & Resorts properties have been recognized on MICHELIN Guide's inaugural list: EUROPE ASIA 1 MICHELIN KeySix Senses RomeInterContinental Bordeaux Grand Hôtel 2 MICHELIN KeysSix Senses SamuiSix Senses Yao NoiInterContinental Phuket Resort 1 MICHELIN KeySix Senses KyotoKimpton Maa-Lai BangkokKimpton Kitalay SamuiANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & SpaANA InterContinental Appi Kogen ResortInterContinental OsakaInterContinental Yokohama Pier 8InterContinental BangkokInterContinental Khao Yai Resort In the last five years, IHG has significantly expanded its presence in the Luxury & Lifestyle sector through strategic acquisitions and the introduction of new brands. The portfolio has grown from one to six brands, with over 500 properties in over 70 countries. As a result, IHG now boasts one of the world's largest collections in this category. #IHG #ihg hotels Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now Related Articles Latest Stories Read the Next Article