IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle Portfolio Earns Extensive MICHELIN Key Recognition

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC announced on September 21, 2026, a significant recognition for its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio within the 2026 MICHELIN Key selection. The group reports that 53 properties across five of its luxury brands have earned Keys from MICHELIN, acknowledging their standing among the world's most distinguished hotels.

According to InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, these awards encompass Six Senses, InterContinental, Regent, Kimpton, and Vignette Collection properties, reflecting a diverse array of establishments situated in coveted global locales. The outlet highlights Six Senses London, which, following its opening earlier in the year, secured its inaugural MICHELIN Key. Further notable achievements include Six Senses Zighy Bay, which was elevated to a Two MICHELIN Key distinction. The piece also details new recognitions across InterContinental and Kimpton brands, alongside multiple acknowledgements for Regent and Vignette Collection properties.

The sustained momentum of IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle division, which now comprises over 600 hotels worldwide across six distinct brands, is further underscored by these recognitions, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC notes. The collection offers a range of experiences, from wellness retreats and resort destinations to prominent urban landmarks and cultural hubs, all designed to deliver memorable guest stays.

Tom Rowntree, Vice President of Luxury & Lifestyle Brands for IHG Hotels & Resorts, is quoted by InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, stating, 'We are honoured to see so many of our properties recognised in the 2026 MICHELIN Key selection. These distinctions reflect the care and commitment of our teams around the world, who create exceptional experiences for guests every day.' He added that the group is 'delighted to see so many hotels being recognised again this year, as well as our latest openings, such as Six Senses London.'

Among the Six Senses properties, several received Two Keys, including Douro Valley, Samui, Crans-Montana, Fort Barwara, Krabey Island, Yao Noi, Southern Dunes (The Red Sea), Zighy Bay, and Fiji. InterContinental Phuket Resort also earned a Two-Key distinction. Kimpton properties — Maa-Lai Bangkok, Kitalay Samui, Bem Budapest, and Seafire Resort + Spa — each secured One Key recognition.

Our take: The MICHELIN Key system, launched to complement the venerable MICHELIN Guide restaurant ratings, offers a new lens through which to evaluate hotels. This widespread acknowledgement for IHG's portfolio signals the brand's clear commitment to the elevated standards of service, design, and guest experience that such distinctions imply. For Six Senses, in particular, its consistent multi-key recognitions reinforce its reputation for delivering a refined sense of place and well-being, often with a subtle, yet profound, connection to local culture and environment. The inclusion of newly opened properties like Six Senses London also suggests a thoughtful curation and operational excellence from inception.