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If any country was primed for hotel excellence, it’s Japan. Michelin gets it, and has bestowed its coveted Key on 108 hotels in the country. (The famed tire brand has also brought its esteemed Key ratings to hotels in France, Italy, Spain and the US.) 

The beauty of the Michelin Key is that the requirements for earning one — exceptional design, amazing service, distinct personality — are universal. Five-star properties and humble hidden gems alike have a chance, and this breadth of style and vibe is reflected in Japan’s diverse array of Key holders. 

Below, I’ve listed a few of our favorite Michelin Key hotels in Japan (and narrowing it down was no easy task). Read on to learn about mu top picks. Then, reach out to plan and book your Michelin Key getaway (or any getaway, for that matter). 

The Michelin Key was born in France, and has made its way to Spain. From countryside eco-retreats to urban palaces and boutique gems, the Michelin team has done it again, applying their discerning, expertly honed taste to the country’s best places to stay.

Read on for a few of my favorite Michelin Key hotels in Spain. At the end of each section — three Keys, two Keys and one Key — you’ll also find the remaining Key hotels, all of which merit a visit. When you're ready to jet off, reach out to plan and book your trip.

Michelin, that French tire company and global master of culinary taste, announced its eponymous Key, the Michelin Star of hotels, in April 2024. Like the Michelin Star, the Michelin Key began in France, and has since been applied to properties in the US, Spain and Italy.

There are 189 Michelin Key hotels in France: an elite 24 with three Keys, 38 with two Keys and 127 with one Key. Of these, Fora gets perks at over three quarters (although I can still book your stay at most Key hotels, even if they’re not part of a specific perks program). 

Many of Fora’s favorite and top-booked properties made the cut, and I certainly have my eye on a few swoon-worthy newcomers. That’s the beauty of Michelin: they cover it all. Tiny, under-the-radar gems and regal grande-dames alike are eligible. The company does its due diligence.

Below, a few of my favorite Michelin Key hotels in France, separated by number of Keys.