Michelin Key Hotels Ranking 2026
As of 2026-10-14. MICHELIN Keys 2026 (2026-09-18): United States 359 Key hotels, first; Italy 224; France 220. 155 Three-Key / 657 Two-Key / 2,020 One-Key (2,832 total).
Compiled 2026-10-14. The main table ranks destinations by MICHELIN Guide 2026 Key hotel count (unveiled 2026-09-18): the United States leads with 359; Italy 224; France 220. Globally there are 155 Three-Key, 657 Two-Key and 2,020 One-Key hotels — 2,832 in all. Same-Key hotels have no global 1–N order.
Key hotels by destination
Counts come from the Guide’s country/territory entries (One + Two + Three Keys combined). Mainland China’s 55 and Hong Kong’s 9 stay separate — not merged for the main ranking.
| # | Destination | Key hotels | Count source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 359 | Guide world list |
| 2 | Italy | 224 | Guide world list |
| 3 | France | 220 | Guide world list |
| 4 | Japan | 145 | Guide world list |
| 5 | United Kingdom | 131 | Guide world list |
| 6 | Germany | 130 | Guide world list |
| 7 | Spain | 122 | Guide world list |
| 8 | Mexico | 98 | Guide world list |
| 9 | Switzerland | 89 | Guide world list |
| 10 | Greece | 74 | Guide world list |
| 11 | Austria | 72 | Guide world list |
| 12 | Thailand | 71 | Guide world list |
| 13 | Portugal | 69 | Guide world list |
| 14 | Mainland China | 55 | Guide world list |
| 15 | Australia | 54 | Guide world list |
Key grade totals
The corporate release lists 2,832 Key hotels for 2026; 470 join for the first time; 10 destinations debut; 18 hotels are new Three-Key entries including promotions. The 2025 column uses last year’s global reveal and AFAR coverage.
| Key grade | 2026 | vs 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Three Keys | 155 | 143 |
| Two Keys | 657 | 572 |
| One Key | 2,020 | 1,742 |
| All Key hotels | 2,832 | 2,457 |
| New Key hotels | 470 | — |
| First-time Key destinations | 10 | — |
| New Three-Key (incl. promotions) | 18 | — |
Key hotels by region
Europe still holds the largest Key pool. The US, Mexico and Canada together are about 499 — the press says nearly 500.
| Region | Key hotels | Press notes |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 1,338 | 35+ destinations; ~194 new/promotions |
| Asia & Middle East | 600 | 34 Three-Key; ~173 new/promotions |
| Africa | 113 | ~28 new/promotions |
| South America | 94 | 5 Three-Key; ~20 new/promotions |
| Oceania | 92 | ~37 new/promotions |
| US + Mexico + Canada | ~499 | Press: nearly 500; ~65 new Keys in the US |
2026 Special Awards
Four Special Awards named in the release — not a separate ranked list.
| Special award | Hotel |
|---|---|
| Architecture & Design | Desert Rock Resort, Umluj, Saudi Arabia |
| Wellness | Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway, Germany |
| Opening of the Year | Airelles Palladio Venice, Italy |
| Local Gateway | Londolozi Game Reserve, Kruger, South Africa |
New Three-Key hotels named in the release
Eighteen hotels are new Three-Key entries this year. The table below samples names from the press and Guide across continents — not a full 18-hotel roster.
| Hotel | Named in press/guide |
|---|---|
| Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi Coast, Italy | New Three-Key in Europe |
| Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Costa Rica | Only new Three-Key in the Americas |
| Soneva Secret, Maldives | New Three-Key in Asia |
| Southern Ocean Lodge, Australia | Promoted to Three Keys in Oceania |
| Delaire Graff Estate, Stellenbosch, South Africa | New Three-Key in Africa |
How this ranking was built
Compiled 2026-10-14. Selection unveil 2026-09-18. The main table ranks destinations by total Key hotels (One + Two + Three Keys) from the MICHELIN Guide world Key list; Mainland China and Hong Kong are listed separately. Grade totals and new-entry counts come from the 2026 MICHELIN Key corporate release. Same-Key hotels have no global 1–N order. See also Forbes Five-Star hotels, luxury hotels, global hotel brands, and hotel groups.
| Source | Snapshot | Scope | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelin: 2026 MICHELIN Key Selection | 2026-09-18 | 2,832 Key hotels: 155 / 657 / 2,020; 470 new; 10 first destinations; 18 new Three-Key; regional totals | Primary |
| Guide: 2026 Key hotels world list | 2026-09-18 / 2026-10-14 | Destination counts for the main table; page notes as of 18 Sep 2026 | Primary |
| 2025 global Key reveal / AFAR 2025 Three-Key | Oct 2025 | Prior year: 143 / 572 / 1,742 (2,457 total) | Support |
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