For MICHELIN Inspectors, surprises don’t come easily. Accustomed to the world’s finest restaurants and most exceptional hotels, they’ve seen it all — or so they think.

MICHELIN Guide Inspectors share their most exciting recent discoveries. Check back each month for a new batch of spectacular accommodations.

Update your must-visit list with The MICHELIN Guide’s new London restaurants, all approved by our anonymous Inspectors.

Five serene escapes between the countryside and coast — all within 90 minutes of Lisbon.

Six La La Land hotels for a taste of the high life.

Two excellent hotels in Tepoztlán, a perfect add-on to trips to Mexico City.

The owner of Palm Beach Meats dishes on his favorite spots in the area.

Together with his friend/business partner David Schwartz, Braden Chong runs three restaurants, including Bib Gourmand Sunnys Chinese and MIMI Chinese...

Just outside Tokyo – less than two hours by train – five Key hotels for onsen baths, bamboo forests, or mesmerizing views of Mt. Fuji.

Explore six charming countryside hotels within easy reach of London by both train and car. Be at one with nature or explore outdoor pursuits before relaxing in a deep roll-top bath or sumptuous spa.

Every hotel pool worth a dip in New York City, the Catskills, Hamptons and Berkshires. Stay the night or grab a day pass.

Kyoto is a city of distinct neighborhoods, each with its own character and appeal. Get to know two of the most iconic, Higashiyama and Arashiyama, with this itinerary blending history, art, natural beauty and culinary delights. You’ll also hear from two international hospitality professionals from MICHELIN Guide establishments who share how these neighborhoods shape their creative lives.

These chefs reveal the places they go to unwind — and the local restaurants they make a point to book when off duty.

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, internationally acclaimed for his boundary-crossing cuisine and flagship restaurants such as Jean-Georges at The Shinmonzen in Kyoto, shares his insider favorites — from udon to tempura to cocktails — alongside stories that shaped his love for the city.

Mauro Colagreco, the chef behind the Three-MICHELIN-Starred Mirazur in Menton, traces his deep-rooted affinity for Japanese culture back to Kyoto — the city where it all began. Now, years later, he’s returned with his family, eager to share the place that first awakened his fascination.

The nebulous definition of the Catskills is part of what makes a visit here intimidating. Do you want a small town or the woods? Total solitude? Bar hopping? The Catskills stretch from the border of Pennsylvania to the Hudson River, and that’s before you get into the adjacent Hudson Valley region. Below, our rundown of where to start, where to stay and where to eat.

Where to bring the kids for a fun-filled stay in the nation's capital.

As the countdown to the 2025 Key reveal begins, explore every hotel already awarded our Inspectors’ highest distinction: Three MICHELIN Keys.