Looking to stay in a luxurious hotel? According to the latest award listing from Michelin Guide, Rhode Island is home to some of the country's best.
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, four are right here in Newport, with two receiving a two key distinction and the other 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 Hotels in RI
Here is the full list of Rhode Island hotels which earned two keys, marking an exceptional stay:
Castle Hill Inn and Resort
This sophisticated inn brings personalized, world-class service to beautiful seaside rooms, with options ranging from beach cottages on the shoreline to rooms overlooking the Narragansett Bay from the historic Agassiz Mansion.
Across Castle Hill 's 40 acres, guests can enjoy guided walking tours, fishing demonstrations, bonfire s'mores, morning beach yoga and The Retreat, the hotel's all-natural boutique spa. Additionally, Castle Hill has two fine dining restaurants and two bars, boasting an outstanding wine list along with their locally-sourced cuisine.
Location: 590 Ocean Dr. Newport, RI
The Chanler at C liff Walk
Located on Newport's scenic Cliff Walk, The Chanler , a 19th-century mansion, blends Gilded Age elegance with contemporary serenity to create a luxurious Newport experience. The hotel honors Newport's rich history with twenty rooms decorated in various period styles, including everything from the French Renaissance to the Victorian period.
In-room spa service, fitness passes to the International Tennis Hall of Fame, a sail on a private charter boat and private tours of Newport are just a few of the special experiences offered to guests of The Chanler.
Location: 117 Memorial Blvd. Newport, RI
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One Key Hotels in RI
Below are Rhode Island's one key hotels, or hotels offering a very special stay:
The Cliffside Inn
Like the Chanler, The Cliffside Inn is located over Newport's Cliff Walk. The stunning natural scenery of the coastline is complemented by this Victorian mansion's gardens and elegant rooms, all 16 of which feature a unique eclectic design. Special packages at The Cliffside include a couple's retreat, an elopement package and a military or first responder discount.
Location: 2 Seaview Ave. Newport, RI
The Vanderbilt
The Vanderbilt is a historical mansion in Newport's downtown area with sophisticated rooms reimagined for the modern era. With mysterious decorations and hidden bars tucked in corners, The Vanderbilt encourages its guests to explore the hotel's eccentricities.
Along with dining at the hotel's three restaurants and two bars, guests can participate in a variety of unique activities, such as driving a classic car, cruising on The Vanderbilt Yacht, playing a game of polo, attending a mixology demonstration and taking a yoga class.
Location: 41 Mary St. Newport, RI
This article originally appeared on Newport Daily News: These 4 RI hotels were just awarded Michelin Keys, and all of them are in the same town
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