French star chef Christian Le Squer posing at the Four Seasons Hotel George V's restaurant, Le Cinq, ...
[+] in Paris. - French chef Christian Le Squer brings a third star to the George V. "Christian Le Squer is a real virtuoso" said Michelin Guide's US-born international director Michael Ellis.
(Photo credit LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images) What does luxury mean in a hotel chain? A recent McKinsey survey defined a luxury traveler as someone who typically spends $500 or more per night on a hotel room. One of the key drivers to lure luxury travelers is outstanding food and drink. The Four Seasons has spent many years focusing on fine dining.
Its 133 hotels and resorts have a total of 34 stars from the MICHELIN Guide for their restaurants. Several Four Seasons restaurants have two or three stars. Another luxury hotel group, Mandarin Oriental , with 26 stars, is making a significant effort in fine dining as well.
According to the MICHELIN website , the star system was first created in 1926. The Guide defines the star system as: “Our restaurants and bars are the heartbeat of our hotels,” said Rainer Stampfer, President, Global Operations. “Not only do they enhance the stay experience and foster memorable moments for our guests, but they also serve as an anchor to the community, as a place for connection and camaraderie.
” A recent recipient of a star is Auro , at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley . The only MICHELIN-starred restaurant in Calistoga, Cal.
