The MICHELIN Key does for hotels what the MICHELIN Star does for restaurants — it denotes the best of the best. On September 12, 2024, the newest Key hotels were revealed in the United States. And while some Key hotels sport a rate that can rise into the thousands of dollars per night, other times, they’re not only affordable: they're incredible deals on hotels of well-vetted, undeniable quality. Below, our editorial team has selected several wallet-friendly One MICHELIN Key hotels within the United States.
Our goal here was to spotlight warm weather destinations with great rates over the winter months (December, January, and February). And as of writing — no hotel below (spanning several locations in California, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee) offers a nightly price over $300. Many offer stays well below that threshold.
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The Aster
Los Angeles, CaliforniaWith some of the finest suites in town, The Aster boasts rooms that are a bit bohemian, a bit retro, more than a bit warm and welcoming, understated in their luxury and, above all, memorable.
The hotel features a wellness program that goes above and beyond typical hotel fare, encompassing yoga and pilates as well as weights and cardio equipment. And the hotel’s liveliest social space is its Lemon Grove restaurant and bar, where members, guests, and locals dine and drink in the shade of The Aster’s lemon trees.
Dive Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CaliforniaWith the spirit of 1960s St. Tropez, Dive Palm Springs shines with sunny colors and eccentric, bohemian interiors that achieve a uniquely Mediterranean vibe. The adults-only, 11-room hideaway is glamorous, and the pool is a charmer; the garden and orchard are heavenly outdoor spaces; and the atmosphere throughout is nothing short of restorative.
Hotel 850 SVB
West Hollywood, CaliforniaThis residential-style luxury boutique hotel is set in (and behind) a century-old bungalow that offers luxe yet welcoming accommodations in a private atmosphere. Hotel 850 SVB sticks with its core offerings, and does it well with just 23 rooms, a cozy lobby lounge and living room, and a roof deck with an outdoor fireplace and impeccable views.
Esmé Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FloridaThis Spanish-Mediterranean gem is decorated with bohemian-luxe interiors that establish a warm and slightly retro mood. There’s just a touch of a French accent in the rooms and suites, decorated as they are in saturated colors and careful compositions — if Paris were set on the Mediterranean, it might look a bit like this.
The hotel’s public spaces are woven together, including Sushi Bar, an Omakase speakeasy, Bamboo Room, a tiki bar from Trader Vic’s, Tropezón, a gin-and-tapas concept, and The Roof, an open-air lounge whose cabanas encircle a stylish little pool.
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Hotel Clermont
Atlanta, GeorgiaBuilt in 1924, Hotel Clermont is iconic in the city of Atlanta. Previously known mostly for the landmark sign on its rooftop radio tower, and the Clermont Lounge, a legendary slice of nightlife in the basement, the hotel itself has become a major highlight on its own, with a thoroughouly renovated modern interior that still retains its character. For food, Tiny Lou’s, the French-Southern brasserie, is a MICHELIN Guide restaurant, and the Roof Top offers far-ranging views and a fun crowd of locals and guests.
Bellwether House
Savannah, GeorgiaThis bed and breakfast exceeds what's normally expected of a B&B. Within its twin 19th-century Italianate houses are 16 rooms that are luxuriously outfitted and designed in a modern-classic style that adapts antique elements to contemporary use. Southern hospitality permeates the whole experience, including a unique Indian-accented breakfast, afternoon tea, and a full bar.
The Tennessean Hotel
Knoxville, TennesseeThe Tennessean Hotel offers a first-rate luxury boutique experience: stylish, memorable, and lacking for nothing when it comes to comfort. Every room and suite boasts at least a king or two queen beds, as well as a 55-inch television and Molton Brown bath products. The Drawing Room restaurant and bar serves the best in locally sourced Southern cooking and Tennessee whiskey, and the Fairgrounds café serves lighter fare.
ARRIVE Memphis
Memphis, TennesseeIndustrially inspired, Arrive Memphis offers 62 sunny, spacious, and subtly luxe rooms and suites, whose décor contrasts weathered antique surfaces with colorful Victorian-inspired wallpaper and an eclectic mix of fixtures and furnishings, as well as Hudson Made bath products, Marshall Bluetooth speakers, and Apple TVs. They’re comfortable but not ostentatious, stylish but not pretentious.
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