Michelin Names Nearly 470 New Key Hotels
Michelin Names Nearly 470 New Key Hotels
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Ireland’s Three-Key Adare Manor occupies a Neo-Gothic manor on 840 acres beside the River Maigue and includes a Michelin-starred restaurant, a top spa, falconry and a championship golf course scheduled to host the 2027 Ryder Cup.
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Ballyfin Demesne, Ireland’s other Three-Key property, is a restored Regency house set across 614 acres, with only 20 rooms, a private cottage, estate-sourced dining and distinctive features including a hidden conservatory.
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Capella Bangkok, one of Thailand’s highest-rated hotels, is set along the Chao Phraya River and combines gardens, a spa, private villas with plunge pools and floor-to-ceiling river views with proximity to Bangkok’s Old Town.
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The Middle East, Africa and India selection included two properties recognized in the MICHELIN Guide’s four special-award categories, in addition to the regional Key ratings.
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Beyond the 2026 Key selections, the MICHELIN Guide’s broader hotel selection comprises more than 9,000 hotels in over 100 countries, with inspectors assessing architecture and interiors, personality, service, value and contribution to the local area.
Michelin has named nearly 470 new hotels to its prestigious Key collection in 2026, recognizing exceptional properties across 79 destinations worldwide. The awards go to hotels that stand out for design, character, service, value and local connection—measured through anonymous inspections. Michelin Guide expanded its selection to 2,832 total hotels globally, reflecting a shift away from luxury alone toward immersive experiences and distinctive sense of place.
Ireland Adds Four New Key Hotels to Growing Selection
Ireland's 2026 lineup includes 20 hotels, with four newcomers earning Keys for the first time: The Leinster and Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin, Glenlo Abbey in Galway, and Marlfield House in Wexford. Across all of Great Britain and Ireland, Michelin Guide recognizes 11 Three-Key, 47 Two-Key and 92 One-Key properties. Only two Irish hotels hold the top Three-Key rating: Adare Manor and Ballyfin.
Adare Manor Offers Golf, Spa and Michelin-Starred Dining
Adare Manor, one of Ireland's Two Three-Key properties, sits on 840 acres beside the River Maigue in a Neo-Gothic mansion. It features a Michelin-starred restaurant, top-tier spa, falconry experiences and a championship golf course. The resort will host the 2027 Ryder Cup, one of golf's major tournaments. Michelin Guide highlights the property's blend of heritage architecture and contemporary amenities.
Thailand's Selection Grows to 71 Hotels Across Three Tiers
Thailand's 2026 MICHELIN Key hotels total 71 properties: six Three-Key, 22 Two-Key and 43 One-Key. One hotel newly joined Thailand's highest-rated group this year. Michelin Guide includes Capella Bangkok among the top-tier selections. The riverside property combines private villas with plunge pools, spa facilities and floor-to-ceiling river views while sitting steps from Bangkok's Old Town.
Middle East, Africa and India See 189 Hotels Recognized
The Middle East, Africa and India region received 189 hotels across 11 destinations: nine Three-Key, 50 Two-Key and 130 One-Key properties, Michelin Guide announced. Destinations span Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, South Africa and India. Two properties in the region earned special-award recognition beyond the standard Key ratings, signaling exceptional contribution to their communities.
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