It’s a vacation bonus when you book a hotel and learn the restaurant adjacent to the lobby is a Michelin-starred establishment. Every year, the Michelin Guide publishes a list of the most coveted eateries around the world selected using five criteria: quality of products; mastery of flavor and cooking techniques; the personality of the chef in their cuisine; value for money; and consistency between visits. Each restaurant that earns the prestigious accolade earns one, two, or three Michelin stars — and many chefs consider a mention in the Michelin Guide the highest honor in the culinary world. To get inspired for your next Michelin-starred hotel experience, here are seven properties that are wowing critics in the U.S.
Mission Pacific Hotel - Oceanside, California
The coastal community of Oceanside, California, is a mere 40-minute drive from San Diego and is home to the longest wooden pier in the United States. Boasting some of the best surf waves on the West Coast, Oceanside is a quickly becoming a boom town in SoCal, and it’s no wonder that many resorts and boutique hotels are deciding to call the city home. Mission Pacific Hotel by Hyatt is outfitted with breezy, beach-inspired suites and offers surfboard rentals to guests, but the food is also exceptional. Valle opened in late 2021, and earned one Michelin star in 2023 for its contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring agavé-infused cocktails, charcoal oven-cooked entrées, Baja California wine, and more.
The Langham - New York, New York
“Ai fiori” means “among the flowers” in Italian, and this French and Italian Riviera-inspired restaurant earned one Michelin star consecutively from 2012 to 2021. Housed in The Langham, a ritzy five-star hotel walking distance from Times Square, Ai Fiori features handmade pastas, regional dishes with seasonal ingredients, and an extensive wine list including more than 1,600 labels. With a menu boasting everything from foie gras to caviar, the luxurious establishment is as chic as the hotel its in. Featuring stunning views of the Empire State Building and city skyline, the five-star property is home to sophisticated suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, deep soaking tubs, bespoke furniture, and private terraces. It’s truly an urban oasis.
L’Auberge - Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Reminiscent of a French château, L’Auberge Carmel is the ultimate accommodation for true romantics. Built in 1929, the sweeping estate boasts suites with French windows overlooking the courtyard, canopied or tufted beds, hand-hammered copper sinks, and other elegant touches. For a fairytale-esque dining experience, guests can end their evening at Aubergine, a stunning Californian restaurant that earned one Michelin star in 2019, 2021, and 2022. From artichoke tarts to oysters, each dish at this exquisite eatery will surely impress.
The Tampa EDITION - Tampa, Florida
With lush greenery adorning its atrium, the brand-new Tampa EDITION hotel by Marriott is the perfect Florida oasis with suites offering sweeping views of the skyline and glamorous Art Deco-inspired décor. The hotel’s modern Mediterranean restaurant Lilac achieved Michelin-star status in 2022 and 2023, earning one star for its lively open kitchen concept and vegetable-centric entrées. The emerald green-clad booths elevate the opulence of the restaurant’s interior, making it the perfect place to end your day after lounging poolside.
Parc 55 - San Francisco
After becoming the first Thai restaurant to receive a Michelin star in San Francisco in 2016, Kin Khao has maintained its one Michelin star status ever since. Founder and chef Pim Techamaunvivit says the restaurant was designed to “liberate her beloved Thai cuisine from the tyranny of peanut sauce,” and the menu includes tantalizing small plates like spicy chili and lime papaya salad and heartwarming entrées like mushroom noodle soup and caramelized pork belly. The acclaimed eatery can be found inside Parc 55 San Francisco — a Hilton hotel and stylish high rise in Union Square that’s only a hop and skip away from historic Chinatown.
The Inn at Little Washington - Washington, Virginia
Attracting admirers from around the world, The Inn at Little Washington leaves a big impression on guests who try chef Patrick O’Connell’s approach to American cuisine. The historic inn in the rolling countryside of Washington, Virginia, received a Green Star from Michelin for sustainability in 2021, two Michelin stars in 2017 and 2018, and three Michelin stars from 2019 to 2022. Most of the produce and herbs used to prepare the food is grown on the property’s farm and the 23 guest rooms and suites are decorated to transport visitors to America’s colonial past.
Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant - Forestville, California
Farm-to-table fare is the name of the game in Sonoma County, California, and the Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant in Forestville is no exception. Achieving one Michelin star from 2007 to 2019, this luxury boutique hotel is a wine country retreat, featuring barn suites, cottages, and farmhouse rooms, and an exceptional restaurant that uses eggs, honey, herbs, meat, and produce from the nearby farm in each dish. Wine is also a must for guests — California wine pairings will allow you to enjoy every bite.
