Six California motels earn Michelin’s coveted three-key distinction

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The Michelin Guide has unveiled their 2026 record of “key” motels — the resort equal of a Michelin star, and California has essentially the most three-key properties of any state within the nation.

In order to obtain three keys, motels should be the “ultimate in comfort and service, style and elegance,” in line with Michelin. Just 155 motels on the planet are fortunate sufficient to obtain a three-key distinction — 657 motels have two keys, and a pair of,020 have one key.

Two Los Angeles-area motels made the record — each steeped in Hollywood historical past.

First opened in 1912, the Beverly Hills Hotel is thought for its basic old-Hollywood structure and well-known company, together with Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack and Marilyn Monroe. The famed resort acquired an intensive modernizing renovation in recent times, however maintains its throwback attraction.

The resort acquired a 19.2 out 20 rating with company on the Michelin Guide — and costs begin at an eye-watering $2,040 an evening, in line with the information.

Down Sunset Boulevard and hidden behind lush vegetation, the opposite Los Angeles three-key winner, the Hotel Bel-Air, stays a star favourite right now.

Besides secluded bungalow-style lodging, the resort can also be identified for its scrumptious meals — together with lemon pancakes and tortilla soup. Prices begin at $1,785 an evening.

Outside of Los Angeles, three wine nation motels additionally acquired three keys on this yr’s information.

There’s Meadowood within the Napa Valley, the place facilities embody a newly renovated health heart, three swimming pools, and a mountain climbing path. It’s additionally a haven for wine lovers, with a wine heart providing lessons and tastings. A room at Meadowood will set you again not less than $1,750 an evening.

The SingleThread Inn additionally snagged three keys. Michelin calls the  downtown Healdsburg resort “one of the most luxurious experiences in California.”

And it’s actually unique. The SingleThread solely has 5 rooms in complete, and an evening on the stylish property, hooked up to what’s been referred to as one of many nation’s most interesting eating places, prices not less than $3,000 an evening.

At the guts of the Napa Valley, Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford transports company to the Mediterranean.

The beautiful resort boasts infinite views of vineyards and olive timber, and its restaurant has a wine record of 15,000 bottles. Rooms on the Auberge go for not less than $1,300 an evening.

Finally on the three-key winner record is Big Sur’s Post Ranch Inn, the place there are not any TV’s — however you received’t want one with these views.

The cliffside resort options rooms with beautiful views of the Pacific, and a set of “tree house” suites constructed atop nine-foot stilts and surrounded by redwood timber.

A room on the picturesque resort goes for no less than $1,800 per night time, in line with the information.

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