The MICHELIN Guide announced today a brand-new distinction: the MICHELIN Key, recognizing outstanding hotels that excel in design, architecture, service and personality. Featured on the list are two nods to Arizona – Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel, the first-of-its-kind concept for North America in Sedona, and The Global Ambassador, Sam Fox’s internationally inspired hotel in Phoenix, both of which debuted in 2023.
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While the MICHELIN Star recognizes the most outstanding restaurants in the world, the MICHELIN Key does the same for hotels, denoting the crème de la crème of the selection. Over the last four years, MICHELIN’s selection team of passionate, independent experts vetted, scrutinized, and ultimately determined more than 5,000 remarkable hotels for inclusion in its Guide. Out of thousands of hotels, those offering the most outstanding stays were awarded the special MICHELIN Key distinction.
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection in the United States now includes 16 Three Key hotels, 70 Two Key hotels, and 207 One Key hotels. Ambiente is the only hotel in Arizona to earn a Two Key distinction. The Global Ambassador was recognized amongst the One Key properties.
About Ambiente, a Landscape Hotel
A first of its kind in North America, Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel is set on three rugged acres amongst Sedona, Ariz.’s iconic red rock monoliths, and is uniquely designed to blend in with the desert topography to offer guests the opportunity to intimately experience the natural beauty of one of the world’s most stunning locations. The boutique hotel’s 40 cubed-shaped, guest Atriums exemplify elegant minimalism with bronzed glass and metal exteriors that reflect the surrounding landscape, while expertly placed piers elevate the structures above the ground to minimize the impact on the land and maximize the property’s dramatic, 360-degree panoramic views. With contemporary, elemental interiors and private rooftop decks that put the Dark Sky city’s beaming stars on full display, the Atriums’ sleek design embodies a tranquil, lavish hideaway and the utmost in luxurious accommodations. Ambiente is committed to providing a sustainable destination for global travelers that is harmonious with the environment.
About The Global Ambassador
The creation of prolific restaurant innovator Sam Fox as his foray into the luxury hospitality world, The Global Ambassador is an internationally inspired hotel that merges impressive hospitality, culinary and wellness experiences within one perfectly curated destination. Created through a global lens yet locally connected at the intersection where Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley converge, the well-appointed, 141-room hotel has been named amongst the “Best New Hotels in the World” by Esquire and recognized on Conde Nast Traveler’s coveted “2024 Hot List”, amongst other honors. Every detail of the hotel has been meticulously poured over, studied and designed by Fox himself – each element purposefully fashioned to elicit one cultivated experience that is rich in charm and sophistication. As a 12-time James Beard award nominee, Fox’s stellar lineup of inventive culinary offerings define The Global Ambassador, whose five original dining venues boast cuisine influenced by vibrant flavors found all over the world, from the sun-soaked Mediterranean region of France, Italy and Spain to the bright and alluring tastes of Peru and Mexico. Perched atop the sumptuous hotel is a destination all its own – théa Mediterranean Rooftop. Named among the “Best New Hotel Restaurants in the World”, théa is one of the West’s most spectacular rooftop settings where the dramatic views of iconic Camelback Mountain and one of the country’s most expansive rosé collections are there for the taking. The hotel’s world-class amenities include a Wellness Center complete with an expansive fitness level and ultra-luxe spa that affords access to world-class health, beauty and fitness partners. The Global Ambassador is a Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legends Collection member. For more, visit GlobalAmbassadorHotel.com.
To read the full list, visit https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/travel/all-the-key-hotels-united-states-michelin-guide-2024.
