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 |
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1 MICHELIN Key Six Senses Rome InterContinental Bordeaux Grand Hôtel |
2 MICHELIN Keys Six Senses Samui Six Senses Yao Noi InterContinental Phuket Resort |
1 MICHELIN Key Six Senses Kyoto Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Kimpton Kitalay Samui ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen Resort InterContinental Osaka InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 InterContinental Bangkok InterContinental 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.