Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Kona Village Rosewood on the big island of Hawaii MICHELIN announced a second wave of top picks for the best hotels in the U.S.U.

S. and also revealed its selections for a prestigious group of luxury hotels in Canada and Mexico, all receiving the top honor of “three keys.” According to Gwendal Poullennec, the International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, “This selection shines through its incredible diversity and is a clear invitation to explore North America.

From retreats in the wildest U.S. 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 is a gem sculpted by talented professionals.

” Rating hotels is a new concept for Michelin, and the “key” system is used in a way that is very similar to its restaurant star system. One key indicates a “special” hotel, two keys are “exceptional,” and the coveted three keys are awarded to “extraordinary” establishments. Three Keys: Extraordinary Hotels United States This year’s list includes five U.

S. hotels being welcomed to the exclusive three-key club, with three of the top properties located in the American West. These newly added hotels contribute to a total of 16 that have received Michelin’s ultimate Three-Key ranking.

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