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Florence by the MICHELIN Guide

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The First MICHELIN Key Hotels in the Baltic Countries

Explore the first Two-MICHELIN-Key hotel in the Baltic Countries – also the winner of the global Best New Hotel Award for 2025 – along with every other Key awarded across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

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The Most Affordable Key Hotels in the World

Some MICHELIN-Key hotels can cost thousands per night. These are the others — affordable standouts of such quality and value they tend to inspire trips themselves.

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37 New Key Hotels in the U.S. — Ecstatic Design and a Dolphin-Watching Retreat

A breakdown by style and vibe of the nearly three dozen new Key hotels just recognized by Inspectors in the United States.

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon: Iceland’s One Key Wonderland and Foodie Paradise

What other hotel boasts a private geothermal lagoon, a subterranean spa carved into 800-year-old lava and a One-MICHELIN-Star restaurant? It’s an experience that must be seen to be believed!

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The First MICHELIN Key Hotels in the Nordic Countries

The Global Key Launch on the 8th October 2025 saw MICHELIN Keys awarded to the Nordic Countries for the first time. Read on to discover the first recipients of our MICHELIN-Key distinction in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

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23 New Key Hotels in Japan — From Secluded Valleys to High-Speed Luxury

From serene hot spring retreats to sleek city towers, Japan’s new MICHELIN Key hotels capture the country’s quiet mastery of detail.

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All the MICHELIN Key Hotels in Vietnam

The MICHELIN Guide announces top honors for hotels in Vietnam in 2025.

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All the MICHELIN Key Hotels in the Philippines

The MICHELIN Guide unveils the Philippines most distinguished hotels of 2025.

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The 8 New Keys in Thailand are Among the Most Beautiful Hotels in the Country

Few countries balance beauty, soul, and craftsmanship quite like Thailand — and these new MICHELIN Key standout hotels are proof.

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Saltmoore: Yorkshire’s Luxury Wellness Escape with Two MICHELIN Keys

Book into Saltmoore, a spoiling spa escape in Sandsend that has just received Two MICHELIN Keys.

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The Newest Key Hotels in Mexico — City Gems in CDMX and a Cenote Retreat in Tulum

In Inspectors' newly released list of best hotels in Mexico for 2025, new additions and upgrades across Mexico City, Tulum, Puerto Escondido and Todos Santos.

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In Paris, Belgian Chef Mallory Gabsi Is Redefining Modern Cuisine

The French Top Chef Season 11 semifinalist brings his trademark Belgian charm to an "If I were" interview — a playful set of questions that help us to get under the surface of who the wunderkind Mallory Gabsi, really is.

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All the Key Hotels in Switzerland: The Full 2025 Selection

The MICHELIN Guide announces top honors for Swiss hotels in 2025.

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The Best Hotels in Paris: All the Michelin Key Hotels in the City of Light

From storied palaces steeped in history to sleek, design-forward gems, these are Paris's best hotels — handpicked by our MICHELIN Guide Inspectors.

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The Best Hotels in Chicago — Historic Architecture Along Michigan Avenue

Part of the dazzling design history of the city, Chicago's seven Key hotels stretch up and down its famous main thoroughfare.

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Historic Railway Hotels Take New Hotel Honors in Canada

Inspectors add five new top hotel picks in Canada’s second annual Key hotel list in 2025.

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Paraglide Over Lava Fields, Hike Up Glaciers and Watch the Northern Lights from a Geothermal Hot Tub

Not only does Hotel Rangá offer the ultimate Icelandic Adventure, but it's the proud recipient of One MICHELIN Key.

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The Best Hotels for Seeing The Northern Lights

Discover our top hotels for action-packed days, followed by cosy nights watching the aurora borealis, the world's most stunning natural light display.