IHG Luxury Hotels Collect 53 MICHELIN Keys Around the World

A broad set of recognised stays

IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating 53 Luxury & Lifestyle properties recognised in the 2026 MICHELIN Key selection. The awards stretch across Six Senses, InterContinental, Regent, Kimpton and Vignette Collection.

Six Senses London earned its first key after opening earlier in 2026, while Six Senses Zighy Bay moved up to two keys. The list also includes properties across major cities, islands and resort destinations.

For travellers, the breadth matters more than a single headline winner. It shows that highly regarded stays now exist across several different styles of hotel within the same group.

What a key signals

MICHELIN Keys assess hotels as experiences rather than simply counting facilities. That makes the recognition useful for guests who care about design, character, service and a sense of place.

A key does not mean every traveller will prefer the same property. It does provide another independent signal when choosing between many hotels in a crowded destination.

The strongest use of hotel awards is as a shortlist rather than a verdict. Personal priorities such as location, room style, spa quality or access to the water still determine the right choice.

Useful names for future trips

Several recognised IHG properties sit in destinations popular with yacht owners and leisure travellers. Resorts in the Gulf, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Asia can therefore become natural extensions to time on the water.

Urban properties are equally relevant for pre-charter nights, airport connections or short cultural breaks. A recognised hotel can reduce uncertainty when a stay is only one part of a larger itinerary.

Awards as a travel filter

For LYG readers, the 2026 list is best treated as a practical travel filter. It highlights properties worth investigating without requiring every trip to sit at the highest end of luxury.

The wider trend is clear: distinctive design, local character and well-judged service increasingly matter as much as scale. That is a useful direction for modern luxury hospitality.