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Stavanger, Norway
A Michelin Selected hotel in Stavanger, Ydalir Hotel sits on the western edge of the city at Telegrafdirektør Heftyes vei 99, offering a quieter residential alternative to the harbour-front properties that dominate the city centre. Its inclusion in the Michelin Hotels 2025 guide places it in a small peer group of Norwegian properties recognised for quality of stay rather than scale or brand affiliation.
Kea, Greece
Ydor Hotel & Spa holds Michelin Selected status in 2025, placing it among a small cohort of recognized properties on Kea, one of the Cyclades' least-touristed islands. The hotel pairs spa facilities with the island's characteristic stone-and-sea aesthetic, offering a quieter alternative to the more trafficked Greek island circuit. Kea's proximity to Athens makes it a realistic weekend destination for those who know it.
Nanjing, China
A restored 1930s republican-era manor on Jiangsu Road, Yihe Mansions occupies one of Nanjing's most historically layered residential addresses in the Gulou district. Rates from US$169 per night place it at an accessible point for a property of this architectural pedigree, and on-site exhibits make it a credible alternative to the city's international-brand hotels for travellers who want physical surroundings that carry genuine historical weight.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro occupies a prominent address on Praia de Botafogo 242, placing guests at the edge of one of the city's most architecturally layered neighbourhoods. The property sits in the design-led hotel tier that has grown alongside Botafogo's emergence as a serious alternative to Ipanema and Leblon. For travellers oriented around the city rather than the beach strip, the location alone shifts the calculus considerably.
Kurashiki, Japan
In Kurashiki's preserved Bikan historical quarter, Yoruya occupies an Edo-period machiya townhouse where exposed wooden beams, tatami flooring, and sliding shoji screens form the architectural backbone of the experience. Few spaces in western Japan offer this degree of structural authenticity alongside canal-side surroundings. For travellers moving through Okayama prefecture, it represents a considered encounter with vernacular Japanese design.
Kyoto, Japan
A Michelin Selected ryokan in Kyoto's Yoshida district, Yoshida Sanso occupies a former imperial villa on the forested slopes of Mount Yoshida. The property sits within a small tier of Kyoto properties where historical provenance and measured, attentive service define the stay rather than amenity counts. Guests arrive for the architecture, the stillness, and a form of hospitality that has few direct comparators in the city.
Ericeira, Portugal
Selected by the Michelin Guide Hotels 2025, You and the sea sits on Rua das Silvas in Ericeira, the Atlantic-facing village that holds UNESCO World Surfing Reserve status. The property offers both hotel rooms and apartments, positioning it between a traditional stay and a self-catered coastal retreat. For visitors drawn to Portugal's most celebrated surf coast, it occupies a practical and well-credentialed address.
Washington DC, United States
Yours Truly DC occupies a well-positioned address on New Hampshire Avenue NW, carrying Michelin Selected status in 2025 among Washington's mid-to-upper hotel tier. The property places itself in a neighbourhood that bridges Dupont Circle's residential character with the city's diplomatic and arts corridors. For travellers who want a considered base with recognised credentials, it warrants attention.
Philadelphia, United States
A Michelin Selected boutique hotel on South Street, Yowie occupies a restored 19th-century rowhouse in one of Philadelphia's most historically layered neighbourhoods. The property sits in the independent, design-led tier of the city's accommodation market, where building character and neighbourhood proximity carry more weight than brand affiliation or room count.
Tr Na, Norway
Ytri Island Retreat reads Norway’s Arctic island hospitality through architecture first: timber forms shaped by fishers’ houses, wide lounges facing the Træna archipelago, and interiors held to a spare Nordic register. The dining offer follows the same local grammar, with a restaurant guided by the day’s catch and regional ingredients rather than urban tasting-menu theatre.
Barcelona, Spain
Holding a Michelin Selected distinction in the 2025 guide, Yurbban Ramblas occupies one of Barcelona's most scrutinised addresses — La Rambla 129 — where the gap between tourist-facing mediocrity and genuine quality is wider than almost anywhere in the city. For travellers who want the central position without the usual compromises in standard, it sits in a specific and credible niche among Barcelona's design-conscious mid-to-upper tier hotels.
Alcudia, Spain
A 369-room five-star property on Mallorca's northern coast, Zafiro Palace Alcudia holds membership in the Great Hotels of the World collection, placing it among a curated tier of European resort hotels. Its scale — including meeting facilities for up to 400 guests — positions it as one of the few properties in Alcudia capable of handling both leisure stays and substantial event programming.
Andratx, Spain
A 5-star member of the Great Hotels of the World collection, Zafiro Palace Andratx occupies the Camp de Mar coastline in Mallorca's southwest corner with 304 rooms and conference facilities for up to 418 guests. The property sits at the larger, resort-scale end of Mallorca's premium accommodation tier, positioned for both leisure travellers and groups requiring structured meeting space.
Melbourne, Australia
Zagame's House sits on Lygon Street in Melbourne's Carlton precinct, holding a Michelin Selected designation in the 2025 guide. The address places guests within walking distance of the University of Melbourne and the neighbourhood's enduring café culture, making it a practical base for travellers who want character over corporate scale.
Noto, Italy
A Michelin Selected country house set among the agricultural folds of the Val di Noto, Zahir occupies a working rural estate outside Noto's baroque centre. The property belongs to a tier of Sicilian agriturismo-adjacent retreats where stone architecture, agricultural land, and deliberate distance from town define the offer. For travellers who read Noto as a base rather than a destination, Zahir is worth serious consideration.
Chobe River, Botswana
A 42-metre luxury houseboat navigating 25 kilometres of Botswana's Chobe River, Zambezi Queen operates at the intersection of remote wilderness access and considered interior design. Fourteen suites — ten standard, four master — combine private balconies with unobstructed elephant-country sightlines across one of Africa's most densely populated wildlife corridors. It is the format that defines the experience: slow, deliberate river movement as the itinerary itself.
Bergen, Norway
A Michelin Selected hotel occupying a converted historic building in central Bergen, Zander K sits on Zander Kaaes gate within easy reach of Bryggen and the Fløibanen funicular. The property belongs to a cohort of design-forward Norwegian hotels that prioritise architectural character over chain-standard uniformity, making it a considered choice for travellers who treat the room itself as part of the itinerary.
Salvador, Brazil
A Michelin Selected boutique hotel on Salvador's historic Barra waterfront, Zank by Toque Hotel positions itself in the smaller, design-conscious tier of Bahian accommodation. The address on Rua Almirante Barroso places guests within reach of the city's colonial centre and Atlantic-facing promenade, with a culinary programme that connects to the broader Toque hospitality brand.
Riposto, Italy
A Michelin Selected property on Sicily's Ionian coast, Zash Country Boutique Hotel & SPA sits within a working citrus grove on the slopes beneath Etna, where the agricultural bones of the estate have been refitted with a spare, contemporary design sensibility. The result is one of the more architecturally coherent rural retreats in southern Italy, drawing guests who want volcanic-island character without the overcrowding of Taormina.
Mallorca, Spain
Zel Mallorca holds a MICHELIN Selected distinction in the 2025 guide, placing it among a curated tier of Balearic hotels where design and positioning matter as much as room count. Located on Duque De Extremera in Palma, it sits in the segment where international resort energy meets Mediterranean setting, making it a considered option for travellers who want editorial validation alongside their booking.
Apeldoorn, Netherlands
ZenZeZ holds a MICHELIN Selected distinction in the 2025 Michelin Hotels guide, placing it among a small cohort of recognised stays in the Gelderland region. Located on Canadalaan 26 in Apeldoorn, the property positions itself within the design-conscious, smaller-scale tier of Dutch hospitality. For travellers seeking Michelin-endorsed accommodation outside the major urban centres, it represents a considered alternative to the Netherlands' better-known city hotels.
Osaka, Japan
A boutique hotel in Osaka's Dojimahama district where French technique meets Japanese precision across its dining program and design. Zentis Osaka occupies a specific niche in Kita-ku's premium accommodation tier, pairing considered interiors with a culinary approach that draws from both traditions. For travelers who want a smaller-footprint property close to the Nakanoshima cultural corridor, it offers an alternative to the area's larger international towers.
Kraków, Poland
A Michelin Selected castle property on Kraków's southern edge, Zinar Castle offers a retreat format that sets it apart from the city's dense Old Town hotel corridor. The castle setting places it in a smaller tier of Polish heritage properties where architecture, seclusion, and atmosphere do the work that amenities programs handle elsewhere. Confirmed in the 2025 Michelin Hotels guide.
San Sebastián, Spain
Zinema7 Hotel sits on Familia Santua Kalea in the Antiguo district of San Sebastián, a neighbourhood that trades on residential calm over tourist density. The property takes its name and visual identity from cinema, placing it in the smaller, design-led tier of Donostia accommodation that competes on concept and location rather than scale. For visitors arriving outside high summer, it offers a lower-profile entry point into a city whose hotel market runs from grand belle époque to boutique Basque.
Zion National Park, United States
A Michelin Selected property on Kolob Terrace Road, Zions Tiny Oasis occupies one of the quieter, less-trafficked corridors of Zion National Park — removed from the main canyon crowds while remaining within reach of the park's primary trails. For travelers who want proximity to the canyon without the Springdale strip, it represents a considered alternative to the larger glamping and lodge operations in the area.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Zoku Amsterdam occupies a distinct position in the city's accommodation scene: a MICHELIN Selected property on Weesperstraat that trades the canal-house format for a live-work hybrid model aimed at longer-stay travellers. The loft-style rooms function as compact apartments, and the rooftop social floor gives the property a communal energy that conventional hotels in the same price tier rarely attempt.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in Copenhagen's Amager district at Amagerfælledvej 108, the property operates on a hybrid living-working model that sits outside the city's traditional hotel formats. A practical base with editorial recognition behind it.
Paris, France
Zoku Paris brings a design-led, long-stay concept to the 17th arrondissement, earning Michelin Selected recognition in the 2025 hotel guide. The property sits at 48 Avenue de la Porte de Clichy, at the northern edge of Paris where residential density meets the périphérique. Its format positions it distinctly apart from the palace hotels clustered around the 8th and the boutique scene of the Marais.
Vienna, Austria
Zoku Vienna occupies a distinct position in the city's accommodation scene: a Michelin Selected property in the 2nd district that trades grand-hotel ceremony for a format built around longer stays and flexible living spaces. Located on Perspektivstrasse 6, it appeals to travellers who want Vienna's cultural density without the formality that defines the Ringstrasse tier.
Vienna, Austria
A Michelin Selected hotel occupying a converted Gründerzeit palace on Vorgartenstraße, Zola Hotel – Palais de Bohème sits in Vienna's emerging second district, where independently minded properties are beginning to challenge the first-district grand hotel circuit. The property's Bohemian character and recognition by the 2025 Michelin Hotel Guide place it in a distinct niche: architecturally weighted, design-conscious lodging at a remove from the Ringstrasse set.
Brussels, Belgium
Carrying a Michelin Selected distinction for 2025, Zoom Hotel occupies a residential address on Rue de la Concorde in the Ixelles district of Brussels, placing guests within reach of the city's gallery circuit, design boutiques, and restaurant strip along Avenue Louise. The property sits in the mid-tier of Brussels' independently spirited hotel market, offering a quieter alternative to the grand boulevard properties closer to the European Quarter.
Trairi, Brazil
On the wild Atlantic edge of Ceará state, Zorah Beach Hotel sits at Guajiru Beach in Trairi, earning Michelin Selected status in the 2025 hotels guide.
Tbilisi, Georgia
Zorba&Bond Boutique Hotel occupies a address on Nikoloz Baratashvili Street in Tbilisi's Sololaki district, carrying Michelin Selected status in the 2025 guide. It draws guests who want proximity to the old city without the scale of Tbilisi's larger international properties.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana holds a MICHELIN Selected distinction for 2025, placing it in a tier of Punta Cana properties recognised for quality over volume. Located at Playa Uvero Alto, north of the main resort corridor, it operates on an adults-only, boutique-scale model that separates it from the mega-resort majority along the Dominican coast.
Los Cabos, Mexico
Michelin Selected for 2025, Zoëtry Casa del Mar sits at km 19.5 on the Transpeninsular corridor, positioning guests between the golf-and-resort development of Cabo Real and the calmer waters of the Sea of Cortez. It occupies a quieter register than the corridor's largest all-inclusive operations, with a scale and address that suits travelers prioritizing environment over amenity volume.
Marigot Bay, St Lucia
Zoëtry Marigot Bay St. Lucia occupies one of the Caribbean's most architecturally considered settings, where hillside villas open directly over a sheltered bay that has drawn sailors and cinematographers for decades. The property's Penthouse Residence earned the 2025 World Travel Awards recognition as Saint Lucia's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa, placing it at the upper tier of the island's villa accommodation. For travellers orienting around design, seclusion, and bay-facing aspect, Marigot Bay is a different proposition than the Piton-view circuit to the south.
Duderstadt, Germany
A timber-framed medieval building on Duderstadt's Marktstraße, Zum Löwen Design Hotel Resort & Spa occupies a position where historic Lower Saxony architecture meets considered contemporary interior design. The property sits at the centre of one of Germany's best-preserved half-timbered towns, making it a working base for the Eichsfeld region rather than a detour destination. Guests report an atmosphere closer to a private residence than a conventional hotel stay.
Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Spread across nearly 74,000 protected acres in KwaZulu-Natal, andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve operates six architecturally distinct camps, each calibrated to a different habitat and guest experience. Ranked No. 37 on Condé Nast's Best Resorts list for 2025, Phinda sits firmly in the upper tier of South Africa's private reserve circuit, where design, conservation scale, and exclusivity define the competitive set.
Zagreb, Croatia
art'otel Zagreb occupies a sharp position within the Croatian capital's hotel scene: a MICHELIN Selected property on Petrinjska ulica that frames contemporary art as architecture rather than decoration. The building's design language sets it apart from Zagreb's heritage palace hotels, placing it inside a growing cohort of European city hotels where the art program and the physical space are genuinely inseparable.
Guerneville, United States
A Michelin Selected property on Armstrong Woods Road in Guerneville, boon hotel + spa sits at the quieter, redwood-shaded edge of the Sonoma wine country circuit. The property draws guests who want proximity to the Russian River Valley's pinot producers without the higher-volume tourism of Healdsburg or Calistoga. Compact, design-attentive, and spa-forward, it occupies a specific niche in the region's independent lodging tier.
