Looking to stay in a luxurious hotel? According to the latest award listing from Michelin Guide, there are plenty right here in Massachusetts.
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, 16 are in Massachusetts, with seven receiving a two key distinction and nine 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 Hotels in MA
Here are all the Massachusetts hotels which were awarded two keys for an exceptional stay.
Canyon Ranch - Lenox
This Berkshires resort offers a world-class wellness retreat with a top-notch spa, fitness classes and consultations from wellness experts on a variety of topics. Together with the scenic natural landscape, the integrative wellness experience is sure to provide a transformative stay.
Location: 165 Kemble St. Lenox, MA
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Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton St. - Boston
Located in the heart of Back Bay, this modern hotel marks the city's newest skyscraper. The 61 stories of this Four Seasons location are filled with a fitness center, a wellness floor, a pool with floor-to-ceiling windows, two luxury restaurants and multiple grand ballrooms to host beautiful events. Beyond the amenities, this hotel also has a rich art collection that celebrates the culture and history of the city, making it a top destination for art lovers.
Location: 1 Dalton St. Boston, MA
Raffles - Boston
Another Back Bay hotel, Raffles brings the character of Boston to life in its elegant, comfortable rooms. Raffles honors the city through many unique design elements, including copper accents in reference to Paul Revere's copper plating, historical illustrations on the walls and "hanging gardens" along the banister of the grand spiral staircase, in reference to the window boxes found in Back Bay buildings.
Location: 40 Trinity Pl. Boston, MA
The Langham - Boston
The Langham offers the height of luxury in the financial district, complete with two fine dining options, a rose garden, a fitness center and a swimming pool.
Location: 250 Franklin St. Boston, MA
The Newbury - Boston
First opened in 1927, The Newbury is a beloved symbol of Boston's heritage, sitting at the corner of one of the city's most iconic streets. In addition to luxurious restaurants and rooms designed for glamorous comfort, The Newbury offers many unique stay experiences, including a personal shopping escape, a bookworm retreat package with curated reading lists, an authentic afternoon tea and a romance package perfect for a weekend getaway.
Location: 1 Newbury St. Boston, MA
The Whitney Hotel - Boston
The Whitney Hotel is designed as a brick townhouse, signature to its historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. Whitney's luxury boutique experience features refined dining, complimentary bicycles to explore the city and a passkey that unlocks exclusive discounts at businesses in the neighborhood.
Location: 170 Charles St. Boston , MA
Tourists - North Adams
This hotel in the Berkshires combines modern design and natural landscape in a luxurious riverside retreat. Tourists encourages guests to connect with nature through rooms made of organic materials and outdoor activities on the 80 acres of woodland trails.
Location: 915 State Rd. North Adams, MA
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One Key Hotels in MA
Below is the full list of one key hotels in Massachusetts, or hotels offering a very special stay.
Faraway Martha's Vineyard - Edgartown
Faraway offers a unique escape in Martha's Vineyard which embrace's the island's free spirit and elegance. With six unique lodging options, three fine dining options and a private pool and patio, Faraway encourages guests to get lost in the peace of the island.
Location: 23 Kelly St. Edgartown, MA
Four Seasons Hotel - Boston
Like its other city location in Back Bay, this Four Seasons in downtown Boston offers a fitness center and a beautiful pool, which overlooks the Boston Public Garden. In addition to three on-site luxury restaurants, this hotel offers a complimentary snack pantry on each floor and a handcrafted coffee shop in the lobby.
Location: 200 Boylston St. Boston, MA
Granville House - Great Barrington
This Berkshires bed and breakfast is fittingly named after the Granville House where dreams come true in "It's a Wonderful Life." Owned by husband and wife Terry and Terri, this intimate inn has five eclectic suites and plenty of friendly common spaces, including a wraparound porch with views of Monument Mount.
Location: 98 Division St. Great Barrington, MA
Hob Knob - Edgartown
The Hob Knob Luxury Boutique Hotel provides an upscale getaway in Martha's Vineyard. The 19th-century Gothic Revival building is charmingly decorated with New England antiques and artwork under a costal theme, perfect for the seaside town. All reservations at Hob Knob include breakfast and afternoon tea, complete with homemade scones.
Location: 128 Main St. Edgartown, MA
Mandarin Oriental - Boston
Located in Back Bay, this hotel offers a luxurious stay full of New England elegance with refined Asian influences. The hotel is well known for its award-winning spa, which features a steam room, vitality pools, a couple's spa suite and specialty treatments.
Location: 776 Boylston St. Boston, MA
Nobnocket Boutique Inn - Vineyard Haven
Nobnocket on Martha's Vineyard is a modern bed and breakfast with a twist of island luxury, featuring a modern interior design and a daily gourmet breakfast. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and trees, this inn also offers outdoor activities, such as garden yoga, to make the most of the island's beauty on your vacation.
Location: 60 Mount Aldworth Rd. Vineyard Haven, MA
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The Brant - Nantucket
On the shores of Massachusetts' other island is The Brant , a premiere island escape with sophisticated design and signature complimentary amenities like breakfast, bicycles and beach necessities. Through effortless luxury across a variety of rooms, The Brant hopes to make every stay feel like home.
Location: 6 North Beach Nantucket, MA
The Inn at Hastings Park - Lexington
The Inn at Hastings Park , located in historic Lexington, combines the traditional and the contemporary in beautifully designed rooms and award-winning New England dining locations. Unique experiences include immersive Revolutionary War activities, cooking classes, themed dinners, bike tours, wellness programs and picnic lunches.
Location: 2027 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington, MA
The Wauwinet - Nantucket
Wauwinet blends historic charm and coastal elegance to provide guests with a luxury stay on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Nantucket. Along with beautiful rooms and premiere dining options, The Wauwinet offers many amenities to provide the best possible experience of the beautiful island, including access to private beaches, complimentary bikes, kayaks and paddleboards, a tennis court and The Wauwinet Lady, a 20-passenger boat that cruises through the Nantucket Bay.
Location: 120 Wauwinet Rd. Nantucket, MA
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: 'Outstanding hotels' in the US: 16 Massachusetts hotels earn coveted Michelin Key awards
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