The Tourism Authority of Thailand celebrates 58 hotels awarded MICHELIN Keys, highlighting the country’s world-class hospitality and tourism excellence.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) congratulated the 58 hotels in Thailand that have been awarded coveted MICHELIN Keys, including eight Three Key hotels, 19 Two Key hotels, and 31 One Key hotels in destinations across the country.
Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said “This very first MICHELIN Key selection for Thai hotels will be instrumental in elevating the standards of Thailand’s hospitality scene, in line with the government’s vision to position the kingdom as a global tourism hub.
“Reflecting this optimism is the publication of The MICHELIN Guide in Thailand, which has played a significant role in the promotion of the country as a world-class gastronomic destination. We are very excited to be nearing the launch of the guide’s eighth edition, which will be a valuable element in further raising the awareness of Thailand as a leading destination.”
Thailand is the second Asian country to see its hospitality scene rewarded by the MICHELIN Guide, which debuted its brand-new distinction: the MICHELIN Key in April, this year. Other destinations with MICHELIN Key selections are France, Spain, Italy, Japan, the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
While the MICHELIN Star recognises the most outstanding restaurants in the world, the MICHELIN Key does the same for outstanding hotels. One Key represents a very special stay, Two Keys – an exceptional stay, and Three Keys – an extraordinary stay.
The inaugural MICHELIN Key selection for Thailand comprises:
Three MICHELIN Keys for eight Thai properties:
- Amanpuri, Phuket
- Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Krabi
- Keemala, Phuket
Two each in Bangkok (Mandarin Oriental Bangkok and The Siam) and Phuket (Keemala and Amanpuri)
One each in Chiang Mai (Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai), Trat (Soneva Kiri), Surat Thani (Samujana Villas), and Krabi (Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve)
Two MICHELIN Keys for 19 properties in Thailand:
- Capella Bangkok
- Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River
- InterContinental Phuket Resort, Phuket
Seven in Bangkok (Capella Bangkok, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Park Hyatt Bangkok, Rosewood Bangkok, The Okura Prestige Bangkok, The Peninsula Bangkok, and The Sukhothai Bangkok)
Four on Ko Samui (Banyan Tree Samui, Napasai, A Belmond Hotel, Ko Samui, SALA Samui Choengmon Beach, and Six Senses Samui)
Two each in Phang-Nga (The Sarojin and Six Senses Yao Noi), Krabi (Banyan Tree Krabi and Pimalai Resort & Spa), and Phuket (InterContinental Phuket Resort and Rosewood Phuket).
One each in Chiang Mai (Rachamankha), and Chiang Rai (Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort)
One MICHELIN Key for 31 properties in Thailand:
- COMO Metropolitan Bangkok
- InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, Nakhon Ratchasima
- Kimpton Kitalay Samui, Surat Thani
Eight in Bangkok (137 Pillars Suites Bangkok, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, Intercontinental Bangkok, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, Oriental Residence Bangkok, SO Bangkok, and The Standard Bangkok)
Seven in Phuket (Andara Resort & Villas, COMO Point Yamu, The Nai Harn Phuket, The Pavilions, Phuket, The Slate, Trisara, and The Racha)
Five in Phetchaburi/Prachuap Khiri Khan (Veranda Resort & Villas Hua Hin Cha Am, Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, The Standard Hua Hin, V Villas Hua Hin, Aleenta Resort & Spa, Hua-Hin
Four in Chiang Mai (137 Pillars House, Aleenta Retreat Chiang Mai, Raya Heritage, and Tamarind Village)
Three in Surat Thani (Anantara Lawana Resort and Spa, Kerem Luxury Beachfront Villas, and Kimpton Kitalay Samui)
Two in Phang-Nga (Aleenta Phuket Phang Nga Resort & Spa and Iniala Beach House)
One each in Nakhon Ratchasima (InterContinental Khao Yai Resort) and Krabi (Rayavadee)
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