This MD Hotel Was Awarded A Coveted Michelin Rating

The Michelin Guide, globally recognized for its restaurant ratings and star selections, has broadened its scope to include hotels and recently awarded nearly 2,500 a coveted Michelin Key. One Maryland hotel recently earned a coveted Michelin designation.

Similar to how Stars identify the world's best culinary experiences, the Michelin Keys spotlight exceptional stays from the guide's selection of over 7,500 hotels. Michelin Guide inspectors meticulously assess each hotel based on five universal criteria, evaluating the entire hospitality experience beyond individual amenities. This establishes a new and independent global benchmark for excellence in lodging, according to Michelin.

“With the introduction of the Michelin Keys, the Guide establishes a new, global, and independent benchmark for outstanding hotel experiences,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The Michelin Guide. “With their unique field expertise, Michelin Guide Inspectors have selected the finest properties from across the globe, reflecting the diversity and excellence of today’s hospitality landscape."

She continued, "Whether travelers seek iconic resorts, historic city hotels, or hidden gems off the beaten path, the Michelin Keys provide a trusted guide to discover, explore, and book truly memorable stays that inspire and delight.”

How The Michelin Guide Breaks Down Each Rating:

One Michelin Key: a very special stay

This establishment is a true standout, offering a unique character and personality that sets it apart. It excels by breaking conventions, providing a distinct experience, or simply being a top-tier example of its kind. The service consistently goes above and beyond, delivering significantly more value than other similarly priced options.

No Maryland hotels received one Key. But five Washington, D.C., hotels earned that recognition:

• Washington, D.C.: Eaton DC
• Washington, D.C.: Pendry Washington DC – The Wharf
• Washington, D.C.: Riggs Washington DC
• Washington, D.C.: The Dupont Circle Hotel
• Washington, D.C.: The Hay-Adams Hotel

Two Michelin Keys: an exceptional stay

A truly unique stay where every detail guarantees a memorable experience. This hotel boasts character, personality and charm, clearly operated with pride and considerable care. Its eye-catching design or architecture, coupled with a genuine sense of the locale, makes it an outstanding choice.

Maryland Two Key Hotel:

• Baltimore: The Ivy Hotel, 205 E Biddle St., Mount Vernon

Here's what the hotel says about its amenities: "Although distinctly Baltimorean in its red-brick beauty, the Ivy Hotel serves up a brand of luxury hospitality that’ll be familiar to travelers the world over. This restored 19th-century mansion is set in Mount Vernon, just to the north of the Inner Harbor, and is one of just a few Black-owned boutique hotels in America. Its rooms are outfitted with lush fabrics, four-poster beds, and gas fireplaces, and its bathrooms feature heated limestone floors and, in some cases, soaking tubs. There’s a small-but-lovely spa, a verdant courtyard for breakfast, afternoon tea, or drinks, and a highly regarded local restaurant, Magdalena, helmed by chef Ülfet Ralph."

Three Michelin Keys: an extraordinary stay

This extraordinary hotel offers the ultimate in comfort, service, style, and elegance, ensuring a truly unforgettable experience. It's a destination for a trip of a lifetime, where every element of exceptional hospitality comes together to create lasting memories for every traveler.

No Maryland hotels received three Keys.

Three Key hotels located in the United States include:

Arizona (Tucson): Canyon Ranch Tucson
California (Beverly Hills): The Beverly Hills Hotel, Dorchester Collection
California (Big Sur): Post Ranch Inn
California (Healdsburg): SingleThread Inn
California (Los Angeles): Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester Collection
California (Rutherford): Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Resorts Collection
California (St. Helena): Meadowood Napa Valley
California (Woodside): Canyon Ranch Woodside
Florida (Little Torch Key): Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
Hawaii (Kailua Kona): Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Montana (Pray): Sage Lodge
New York (NYC): Aman New York
New York (NYC): Casa Cipriani New York
New York (NYC): Crosby Street Hotel, Firmdale Hotels
New York (NYC): The Whitby Hotel, Firmdale Hotels
Utah (Canyon Point): Amangiri