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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.

Canyon Ranch in Tucson Arizona: Canyon Ranch Tucson Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys Florida: Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Hawaii: Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Sage Lodge near Yellowstone National Park Montana: Sage Lodge Amangiri located in Utah Utah: Amangiri Canada Michelin named its top luxury hotels in Canada, with two properties receiving the most coveted three key recognitions. Both hotels are remote and secluded, attracting adventure travelers to unique climates. Fogo Island Inn off the island of Newfoundland in the wild Northern Atlantic Ocean Fogo Island Inn off the coast of Newfoundland Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge is a secluded outpost set deep in the wilderness of British Columbia Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island Mexico Three Mexican hotels have been added with three-keys, each representing stunning beachside destinations, with architecture that takes advantage of the dramatic Mexican landscape.

One&Only Mandarina One&Only Mandarina on Mexico’s Western coast Xinalani Retreat in Puerto Vallarta Xinalani Retreat near Puerto Vallarta Hotel Esencia in Playa del Carmen Hotel Esencia on Mexico’s Caribbean coast MORE FROM FORBES Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions Join The Conversation One Community. Many Voices. Create a free account to share your thoughts.

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