Analysis
California Wins 12 New Michelin Key Hotels for 2026
California took 12 of the 65 new Michelin Key hotels named in the United States for 2026, more than any other state. Five are in Northern California.
Camille Rousseau · September 18, 2026
Analysis
Napa and the Bay Area Win 5 New Michelin Keys
Northern California gained five Michelin Key hotels in the 2026 selection and lost none — the only one of our markets to come through the year without a single removal.
Sierra Delgado / September 19, 2026
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