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The Michelin Guide has revealed its top honors for U.S. hotels in 2024, and it includes Seattle.
This week, the Michelin Guide shared the latest additions to its list of One, Two, and Three Key hotels throughout the United States.
What are the Michelin Keys in the United States?
The Guide states that these places significantly add to a travelers experience, “each vetted and judged excellent in five categories: architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and a significant contribution to the guest experience in a particular setting.”
According to the latest list, “altogether, 288 hotels among more than 1,000 Michelin Guide-recommended properties in North America, have been awarded MICHELIN Keys: 168 are located in the US (not including 124 announced last April), 87 in Mexico and 33 in Canada.”
Like the Michelin Stars for restaurants, the Keys are Michelin’s most outstanding hotels.
How many are new?
The 2024 Michelin Guide hotel selection in the United States now includes 16 Three Key hotels, 70 Two Key hotels, and 207 One Key hotels.
Which hotels made it locally?
Of the new hotels, three Washington properties made the One Key list!
The hotels are:
- The Lodge at St Edward State Park, 14477 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore
- Hotel 1000, 1000 1st Ave, Seattle
- Lotte Hotel, 809 5th Ave, Seattle
“Just a few months after unveiling the inaugural release in seven U.S. destinations, we are absolutely thrilled to present to world travelers our MICHELIN Key selection for the entire U.S., Mexico and Canada. Compiling no less than 288 outstanding hotels, this selection shines through its incredible diversity and is a clear invitation to explore North America,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.
“From retreats in the wildest US canyons, Canadian forests, or Mexican coasts, to splendid architectural wonders; from flagship urban hotels to tiny properties nestled within former factories, campsites or isolated islands: every hotel awarded One, Two or Three MICHELIN Keys is a gem sculpted by talented professionals. Using the MICHELIN Guide digital platforms, travelers can now filter their search and book hotels for stays that we hope will be unforgettable.”
What do each of the Keys mean?
According to Michelin, One Key is a “very special stay.”
“This is a true gem with its own character and personality. It may break the mold, offer something different or simply be one of the best of its type. Service always goes the extra mile and provides significantly more than similarly priced establishments.”
As for Two Keys, it is more of “an exceptional stay.”
“Somewhere truly unique and exceptional in every way, where a memorable experience is always guaranteed. A hotel of character, personality and charm that’s operated with obvious pride and considerable care. Eye-catching design or architecture, and a real sense of the locale make this an exceptional place to stay,” Michelin states.
And finally, Three Michelin Keys. It’s all about “an extraordinary stay.”
“It’s all about astonishment and indulgence here – this is the ultimate in comfort and service, style and elegance. It is one of the world’s most remarkable and extraordinary hotels and a destination in itself for that trip of a lifetime. All the elements of truly great hospitality are here to ensure any stay will live long in the memory and hearts of travelers.”
Want to check out the full list? You can find it here.
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