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These New England hotels received Michelin keys in 2025
10 New England properties received two keys and 25 received one key.
Hotels across New England are celebrating after receiving Michelin keys this month.
The 2025 Michelin Guide includes more than 7,000 hotels worldwide and the Michelin key, the hotel equivalent of the Michelin star for restaurants, recognizes the most outstanding properties. This year, there are more than 300 Michelin key hotels in the U.S., with 37 new additions and upgrades.
Michelin inspectors consider five criteria when evaluating hotels for keys: excellence in architecture and interior design; quality and consistency of service; overall personality and character; value for the price; and a significant contribution to the neighborhood or setting.
Hotels can earn one, two, or three keys. A three-key hotel is an “extraordinary” stay, a two-key hotel is an “exceptional” stay, and a one-key hotel is a “very special” stay.
There are 16 three-key hotels in the U.S., but none are in New England (most are in New York and California).
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Of the properties awarded two keys in 2025, there are six in Massachusetts, one in New Hampshire, two in Rhode Island, and one in Vermont.
They are:
Raffles Boston
The Langham Boston
The Newbury Boston
The Whitney Hotel Boston
Canyon Ranch Lenox
Tourists in North Adams
Castle Hill Inn and Resort in Newport
The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport
Twin Farms in Barnard, Vermont
The Inn at Thorn Hill in Jackson Village, N.H.
“We are deeply honored to receive two MICHELIN Keys from the MICHELIN Guide,” said Michele Grosso, managing director of The Langham, Boston, in a statement. “This recognition reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional hospitality, comfort and personalized service to every guest.”
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“We’re honored to share that The Whitney Hotel has once again been recognized among the world’s finest hotels, earning Two MICHELIN Keys in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide,” wrote hotel officials on social media. “To be celebrated on this global stage is a true privilege. Our heartfelt thanks to our guests for your continued trust, and to our dedicated team for ensuring The Whitney Hotel’s warmth and character shine through in every detail.”
Of the one key hotels this year, there are 10 in Massachusetts, two in Connecticut, two in Rhode Island, nine in Maine, and two in Vermont.
They are:
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Faraway Martha’s Vineyard in Edgartown
Hob Knob in Edgartown on Martha’s Vineyard
Granville House in Great Barrington
The Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington
The Brant on Nantucket
The Wauwinet on Nantucket
Nobnocket Boutique Inn in Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard
Belden House & Mews in Litchfield, Conn.
Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection in Washington, Conn.
The Lincoln Hotel in Biddeford, Maine
Camden Harbour Inn in Camden, Maine
The Norumbega Inn in Camden, Maine
Cliff House Maine in Cape Neddick
AWOL Kennebunkport
Kennebunkport Captains Collection
White Barn Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection in Kennebunkport, Maine
Blind Tiger Portland — Carleton Street in Portland, Maine
Blind Tiger Portland — Danforth Street in Portland, Maine
The Cliffside Inn in Newport
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection in Newport
Blind Tiger Burlington
The Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, Vermont
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“Receiving the MICHELIN Key for the second consecutive year is an extraordinary honor,” said Trisha Pérez Kennealy, owner of the Inn at Hastings Park, in a statement. “This recognition validates our team’s relentless commitment to excellence and Revolutionary Hospitality. We are grateful to the MICHELIN Guide for this continued acknowledgment and are deeply thankful to our guests, whose trust and support continue to inspire us to deliver exceptional experiences every day. This achievement reflects the passion and hard work of everyone who has been part of our journey.”
“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized by MICHELIN for a second year,” said Andrew Maher of Anchor Line Partners, which owns The Brant, in a statement. “This distinction is a testament to the dedication of our partners at Salt Hotels and our shared vision to create a space that embodies the best of Nantucket – authentic, welcoming, and beautifully designed.”
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