This week, MICHELIN inspectors unveiled the MICHELIN Keys 2025 — the hotel equivalent of the MICHELIN Star for restaurants. In total, 143 Three-Key, 572 Two-Key, and 1,742 One-Key hotels have been recognized across the globe.
Here are the highlights selected by our Editor-in-Chief Elias Berthold:
The newly-opened Twenty Two New York makes its debut with one Key, while its sister property, The Twenty Two London, secures two Keys — currently our favorite hotel in the UK capital.
The Burman Tallinn, also a relatively new arrival, not only impresses with its hotel product but also sets new superlatives in Estonia’s restaurant scene — awarded one Key. It was also featured by MICHELIN as one of the best new hotels in the world.
Our favorite in France, Château Voltaire (Paris), proudly receives one Key. Another French jewel: Hotel du Couvent (Côte d’Azur), is also awarded one Key.
A modern landmark in Hamburg and a timeless classic in Zürich both reach the top tier: The Fontenay Hamburg and Baur au Lac Zürich, each awarded three Keys — recognitions that feel more than deserved.
Iniala Harbour House (Valletta) holds the distinction of being Malta’s only two-Key property, while in Montenegro, One&Only Portonovi achieves the country’s best rating. It remains one of the loveliest resorts with the friendliest team we’ve encountered.
In Greece, Monument Athens secures one Key, as does One Residence Thessaloniki — one of our long-standing favorites.
Congratulations to Corinthia Bucharest, which shines with two Keys. We’ll be there soon to experience it firsthand.
In Turkey, the Four Seasons Sultanahmet Istanbul earns three Keys, reaffirming its place as a masterpiece of luxury hospitality.
Georgia sees a spectacular debut: the newly opened The Telegraph Tbilisi takes the country’s highest score right from the start — an extraordinary achievement and immediately on our bucket list for upcoming travels.
Finally, warm congratulations to Four Seasons Kuwait and Four Seasons Doha, each receiving one Key, both delivering the trusted Four Seasons experience in the region.
