IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates extensive 2026 MICHELIN Key recognition across its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio
LONDON, 21 September 2026 – IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating recognition across its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the 2026 MICHELIN Key selection, with properties spanning five of its luxury brands earning keys from MICHELIN.
The awards span Six Senses, InterContinental, Regent, Kimpton and Vignette Collection, recognising a diverse collection of properties across some of the world's most sought-after destinations.
Among this year's standout achievements, Six Senses London has earned its first MICHELIN Key following its opening earlier this year, marking an important milestone for the brand's first UK property and newest urban hotel. Elsewhere across the portfolio, Six Senses Zighy Bay was elevated to a Two MICHELIN Key distinction, while new recognitions across InterContinental and Kimpton, alongside recognition for four Regent properties and two Vignette Collection properties, highlighted the breadth and strength of IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio.
The recognition further emphasizes the momentum of IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle business, which today encompasses more than 600 hotels worldwide across six distinctive brands. From wellness retreats and resort destinations to urban landmarks and cultural hubs, the portfolio continues to deliver meaningful and memorable guest experiences for guests around the world.
Tom Rowntree, Vice President, Luxury & Lifestyle Brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said:
"We are honoured to see so many of our properties recognised in the 2026 MICHELIN Key selection. These distinctions reflect the care and commitment of our teams around the world, who create exceptional experiences for guests every day. We are delighted to see so many hotels being recognised again this year, as well as our latest openings, such as Six Senses London.”
Full List of 2026 MICHELIN Key Recognitions
| Brand | Property | Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Six Senses | Six Senses Douro Valley | Two Keys |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Samui | Two Keys |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Crans-Montana | Two Keys |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Fort Barwara | Two Keys |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Krabey Island | Two Keys |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Yao Noi | Two Keys |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea | Two Keys |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Zighy Bay | Two Keys |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Fiji | Two Keys |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Phuket Resort | Two Keys |
| Kimpton | Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok | One Key |
| Kimpton | Kimpton Kitalay Samui | One Key |
| Kimpton | Kimpton Bem Budapest | One Key |
| Kimpton | Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa | One Key |
| Kimpton | Kimpton Grand Roatan | One Key |
| Kimpton | Kimpton Da An Taipei | One Key |
| Kimpton | Kimpton Bamboo Grove Suzhou | One Key |
| Regent | Regent Santa Monica Beach | One Key |
| Regent | Regent Phu Quoc | One Key |
| Regent | Regent Porto Montenegro | One Key |
| Regent | Regent Chongqing | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses London | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Rome | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Con Dao | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Laamu | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Zil Pasyon | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Kanuhura | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Kyoto | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses La Sagesse | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Vana | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Kaplankaya | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Ninh Van Bay | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Qing Cheng Mountain | One Key |
| Six Senses | Six Senses Bhutan | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Sofia | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Tashkent | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Lijiang Ancient Town Resort | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Quanzhou | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Kaohsiung | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Lyon – Hotel Dieu | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Yokohama Pier 8 | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Osaka | One Key |
| InterContinental | ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa | One Key |
| InterContinental | ANA InterContinental Appi Kogen | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City | One Key |
| InterContinental | InterContinental Khao Yai Resort | One Key |
| Vignette Collection | Verno House Budapest, Vignette Collection | One Key |
| Vignette Collection | Casas del XVI, Vignette Collection | One Key |
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