MICHELIN Unveils 2025 Key Awards for hotels, A New Chapter in Global Hospitality
The 2025 MICHELIN Key Hotels

From iconic capitals to hidden hamlets, the MICHELIN Keys celebrate hotels with true character, creativity, and exceptional guest experience, across nearly 100 new countries

What’s New:
MICHELIN has announced its 2025 Key Awards, recognizing the world’s most exceptional hotels, from landmark capitals to the smallest hidden gems, across nearly 100 new countries.

Why It Matters:
The MICHELIN Key, now in its second year and the hotel counterpart to the MICHELIN Star, celebrates properties that redefine the art of the stay with creativity, character, and genuine hospitality.

By the Numbers:
🏨 143 Three-Key Hotels
🏨 572 Two-Key Hotels
🏨 1,742 One-Key Hotels
🌍 7,000+ inspected hotels worldwide

When & Where:
Announced globally on October 8, 2025, updating honors across North America, Europe, and Asia, and debuting in nearly 100 new countries.

The best way to understand them? Experience them.

Browse the 2025 MICHELIN Key Hotels by Destination

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Paul Lo

Paul is the publisher of Red Bird Travel News, from Hong Kong, now living in Shanghai, and has worked at South China Morning Post, Apple Daily, Shanghai Daily, and Global Times.