Michelin Keys – the new Stars for Hotels
Catherine, October 2024
image: K2 Palace Courchevel (by Marc Berenguer)
The Michelin Guide has been awarding stars to the finest restaurants for almost 100 years. A hallmark of quality, Michelin stars are highly desirable for restauranteurs and something to seek out for the keenest of foodies.
Now in 2024, the Michelin Guide is branching out to include ‘Keys’, a distinction awarded to the most outstanding hotels around the world. While the guide has included hotels for quite some time, the Keys are designed to recognise truly special hotels offering something out of the ordinary. Just like the restaurant stars, three keys is the highest award, followed by two keys and then one key.
One Key |
A Very Special Stay |
Two Keys |
An Exceptional Stay |
Three Keys |
An Extraordinary Stay |
At Ski Independence, when we hand-pick our collection of quality accommodation, we’re always looking for the best ski hotels combining a great location, fantastic service and wonderful facilities. So, it’s great to see that so many hotels in our programme feature on the list.
Where will you choose to go on your next luxury ski holiday?
France
3 Keys
Hotel Le K2 Palace, Courchevel
Experience the epitome of luxury at The K2 Palace; unwind fully and enjoy your time on the slopes. Don't miss the exquisite pastry restaurant, Le Sarkara, proudly boasting two Michelin stars. There's also a fantastic, well-kitted-out kids' club and a dedicated teen area with video games and simulators.
Relaxation reigns supreme at the serene Four Seasons Megève. Nestled in a quiet slopeside location, complete with its very own ski lift, immerse yourself in nature while enjoying unparalleled 5-star Four Seasons service and frst-class dining.
2 Keys
L’Apogée, Courchevel | Hotel K2 Chogori, Val d’Isère
1 Key
Hotel Le K2 Djola, Courchevel | Hotel Les Fermes de Marie, Megève | Hotel Le Kaila, Méribel | Hotel Les Suites Maison Bouvier, Tignes | Hotel Altapura, Val Thorens | Hotel les Barmes de L’Ours, Val d’Isère | Hotel au Cœur du Village, La Clusaz
Switzerland
3 Keys
A truly iconic 5-star luxury hotel in St Moritz, where you'll be totally spoilt and pampered. Facilities are outstanding, and the stunning lakeside location is hard to beat.
2 Keys
The Chedi Andermatt | LeCrans Hotel, Crans Montana | Gstaad Palace, Gstaad | Park Gstaad | The Capra Hotel, Saas Fee
1 Key
Hotel Piz Buin, Klosters | Hotel Grace La Margna, St Moritz | Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, St Moritz | Hotel La Cordée des Alpes, Verbier | Villars Palace, Villars | Matthiol Boutique Hotel, Zermatt | Hotel Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt
Italy
2 Keys
A wonderful base for exploring the Campiglio Dolomiti di Brenta ski area, this 5-star luxury property offers sumptuous accommodation with spectacular views, two restaurants and a sky lounge, a complimentary shuttle, and a 5000m2 spa facility, with indoor and outdoor pools, nine saunas, six relaxation areas and a salt-water lake.
1 Key
Biohotel Hermitage, Madonna di Campiglio | Lagació Mountain Residence, San Cassiano
Canada
2 Keys
Slopeside luxury, unrivalled service and amazing facilities, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler is perhaps the best overall ski hotel in our whole North American programme.
For intimate luxury, a quiet location, exemplary service, and world-class accommodation, the Four Seasons Resort Whistler offers attention-to-detail like no other.
1 Key
Fairmont Banff Springs | Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise | Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler
USA
1 Key
Hotel Jerome, Aspen | The Little Nell, Aspen | Four Seasons Resort Vail | Montage Deer Valley | Pendry Park City
If you’d like to a arrange a trip to any of the featured hotels in the Michelin Guide (or anywhere else in our programme), please contact our Ski Specialists on0131 243 8097 or Enquire Online