The latest award listing from Michelin Guide recognizes the country's best hotels, and multiple in Vermont made the list.
On Sept. 12, the Michelin Guide released its full list of United States hotels that won Michelin Keys , the highest distinction the company awards to hotels. The list comes as a refresh of the Michelin Guide's comprehensive hotel recommendations, only including the 293 hotels which significantly add to travel experience.
Out of the 293 hotels, three are in Vermont, with one receiving a two key distinction and two receiving a one key distinction. Read below for more about how to visit the state's award-winning hotels.
What is a Michelin Key?
The Michelin Key is the Michelin Guide's newest distinction, created in April 2024 to recognize the most outstanding hotels in the world.
In the same way that Michelin-rated restaurants are awarded stars, Michelin-rated hotels receive either one, two or three keys, and the quality of the hotel increases with the number of keys. One key marks a very special stay, two mark an exceptional stay and three mark an extraordinary stay.
After four years of comprehensive research and vetting, judges selected the key-winning hotels based on the five universal criteria of Michelin stars:
- Excellence in architecture and interior design
- Quality and consistency of service
- Overall personality and character
- Value for the price
- Significant contribution to the neighborhood or setting
Two Key Hotel in VT
There was one Two Key hotel in Vermont on the Michelin Key list.
Twin Farms - Barnard
300 acres of the Vermont countryside make up Twin Farms , an inclusive resort and spa personalized for each guest. Room choices include treehouses, cottages and farmhouses, all of which are uniquely designed with museum-quality artwork.
Beyond the spa and fitness center, Twin Farms has archery, axe throwing, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, swimming, law games, picnics and more, all of which are included. To keep guests well-fed, three gourmet meals, cocktails, canapés and spirits are available daily.
Location: 452 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard, VT
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One Key Hotels in VT
Both of the following Vermont hotels received a one key distinction:
Blind Tiger - Burlington
Originally built in 1881, Blind Tiger is a grand brick mansion with 14 unique guest rooms that celebrate the grand architecture of the past. Blind Tiger is conveniently located in the Burlington Heights neighborhood, offering attractions in the city for adventure-seekers, yet also peace and quiet in the scenic Vermont landscape.
Location: 349 S. Willard St. Burlington, VT
The Woodstock Inn & Resort - Woodstock
The Woodstock Inn & Resort is set in the heart of the Green Mountains, combining an authentic Vermont experience with an elegant resort stay. With rooms designed to honor Vermont's beautiful nature, three locally sourced restaurants, a mountain for skiing or snowboarding and a spa full of organic products, Woodstock provides a lavish stay that all can enjoy. Exclusive packages include unlimited golf, family first, pride and girls' getaway.
Location: 14 The Green Woodstock, VT
This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: 'Outstanding hotels' in the US: 3 Vermont hotels earn coveted Michelin Key awards
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