2025 Relais & Châteaux Award: Complete List of 1,000 Properties — Page 11

Sonora Resort is worth shortlisting if the remote Sonora Island setting is the main reason for the trip, not a side benefit. Its La Liste, Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso, MICHELIN hotel recognition support the luxury case, but value depends on wanting a self-contained coastal stay rather than easy access to town-based dining and nightlife.

Château de la Chèvre d'Or is a hotel on Rue du Barri in Èze.

Book L'Atlas if you want a Mauritian seafood-focused meal in Pointe aux Canonniers with a clearer local identity than a generic resort restaurant. The 2026 Relais Chateaux Award gives it a useful trust signal; cross-shop La Maison 20 Degrés Sud for broader Mauritian cuisine or Wine Salon for a drinks-led evening.

Borgo Santandrea works for a polished Amalfi Coast celebration built around Italian Coastal cooking, hotel atmosphere, a calmer special-occasion rhythm. It is a stronger pick for couples or hosted meals than for casual value seekers, the drinks program is better treated as part of the evening rather than the headline.

Book Baumanière Les Baux-de-Provence for a special-occasion Provence stay where dinner is central to the trip. It is a stronger fit for couples and food-led weekends than for travelers who want maximum flexibility, broader resort facilities, or an easier last-minute booking.

Villa René Lalique - Hôtel & Restaurant is a strong choice for a quiet, destination-led stay in Wingen-sur-Moder, especially for business travelers planning a discreet retreat or client dinner rather than a transit-heavy itinerary. Book it when the hotel and restaurant are central to the trip; choose a more connected base if convenience matters more.

Bettei Senjuan is worth targeting for a quiet Minakami ryokan stay where the property is the point of the trip. The case is strongest for special occasions and return visitors who value independent ryokan polish over hotel points; cross-shop Nikko or Karuizawa if loyalty benefits and brand predictability matter more.

A Relais & Châteaux country house seven miles from Hadrian's Wall, Farlam Hall offers Hrishikesh Desai's technically accomplished cooking on two menus: the Journey at £130 per person and the Escape at £100. Service is consistently excellent. The dining room skews formal, but for a special occasion in remote Cumbria, it is the strongest option in the area.

Wedgewood Hotel is the pick for travelers who want classic downtown Vancouver luxury with a calmer, more residential feel than the city's larger hotels. Its Michelin 1 Key, Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso recognition make it a credible splurge, especially for couples or business-leisure stays where service tone matters more than a major resort-style amenity package.

Matca Hotel works for a slower Șimon stay where setting and atmosphere matter more than city convenience. Its 2026 Relais Chateaux Award gives it a credible luxury signal, but the stronger reason to book is the rural base near the Bran-area mountain corridor rather than any unlisted dining or loyalty promise.

A Michelin-starred Relais & Châteaux inn in Boismorand, roughly two hours from Paris, with a 17th-century dining room, a serious wine cellar, a kitchen that holds a 4-radish We're Smart rating for its plant-forward approach. Best suited to overnight celebratory visits; book four to six weeks ahead for weekend dinner. Dinner over lunch, always.

Saisons sits within the Institut Paul Bocuse campus in Écully, operating as a teaching restaurant where culinary training and Michelin-recognised cooking share the same kitchen. Holding one Michelin star since at least 2024, it represents an unusual point in the Lyon-area dining scene: serious creative cuisine produced inside an educational framework, across 17 acres of grounds on the city's western edge.

La Table des Lumières holds a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025, with Michelin citing terroir expression as a defining quality of chef Nicolas Lormeau's kitchen. At €€€, it is the clearest value play among Versailles restaurants with genuine external recognition. Booking is easy; one to two weeks out is sufficient; making it the most practical serious-dining option in the city.

Book La Chapelle Saint-Martin if the priority is a calm country-house stay near Nieul with a credible Relais & Châteaux signal. It is a better fit for couples and leisure stays than for travelers who need detailed dining, pricing, or business-service certainty before choosing.

Molino de Alcuneza works for a quiet Alcuneza stay when the hotel is part of the occasion, not just a place to sleep. It is a better fit for couples, small retreats, slower business itineraries than for airport-linked meetings or city-heavy workdays.

A polished Italian-cuisine choice in Quattro Castella for travelers who want a planned meal rather than a casual stop. Ristorante Limonaia makes sense for a special occasion or food-focused regional itinerary, with Relais & Châteaux recognition adding confidence for visitors choosing from afar.

Nove holds a Michelin star (2025) and sits on the terrace of Villa della Pergola above Alassio, with a sea-view setting that no competitor on this stretch of the Ligurian coast can match. Chef Antonio Romano, trained under Heinz Beck, builds a vegetable-forward menu around the villa's biodynamic farm. At €€€€, it is the clearest fine-dining recommendation in the area for a special occasion.

AniMare is a strong Cartagena pick for Colombian Fusion in the walled city, especially for first-timers who want a polished dinner without a difficult booking process. Go for the central location, Toño Pérez's kitchen, recent 2026 recognition; do not choose it solely for a wine-led meal, since no specific wine program details are published.

Akelarre is the right San Sebastián choice when the restaurant is the reason for the stay, not an add-on. Book it for a controlled special-occasion night with serious hospitality recognition; choose a city-center hotel instead if walking access, pintxos flexibility, or family logistics matter more.

Lešić Dimitri Palace is worth booking if the point is to stay inside Korčula's heritage setting rather than use the hotel only as a base. Choose the room category carefully: the value is strongest when extra space and character justify the boutique premium over a simpler island hotel.

Le Domaine de la Klauss is worth booking when the priority is a quiet, award-backed country-house stay rather than a purely practical business base. The Michelin 1 Key and 2025 World Luxury Hotel Awards recognition support the splurge, but hard booking difficulty means planning ahead matters.

Book Restaurant Gastronomique le Cin5 when La Clusaz needs one polished Alpine French dinner rather than another casual resort meal. It suits couples, solo diners, small groups who want a chef-led evening; cross-shop L'Outa or La Scierie if flexibility and a more relaxed village feel matter more.

Curtain Bluff - All Inclusive is a strong fit for travelers who want a resort-first Antigua stay rather than a St. John's city base. The case is strongest when the all-inclusive format and luxury-hotel recognition matter; suite-level spending is easier to justify only if the room itself will be a major part of the trip.

Blair Hill Inn is the Greenville, Maine pick for a polished American meal tied to a destination-inn setting, especially for anniversaries, date nights, small celebrations. The 2026 Relais & Châteaux recognition gives it a stronger trust signal than a typical rural dining room, but the value is in the full evening rather than casual dining flexibility.

Principe Leopoldo is Lugano's most established fine dining address, with chef Dario Ranza bringing three decades of French-Italian cooking to a lakeside setting that justifies the €€€€ price point. Michelin Plate recognition in both 2024 and 2025, combined, makes this the lowest-risk special occasion booking in the city.

At 25 Spray Rock Road, The Restaurant brings American Southern cooking to coastal Rhode Island under chef Alexandre Nicolas, earning recognition in the Cooking Classics highlights., it occupies an interesting position in Westerly's dining scene, a cuisine tradition more commonly rooted in Nashville or Charleston, transplanted to the New England shore.

Best for a return Cape Town trip where the goal is a polished wine-country stay rather than city convenience. Forbes 5-Star and La Liste recognition strengthen the case, but the address only pays off if the itinerary leaves time to stay put. For a first city-focused visit, choose a central Cape Town hotel instead.

La Maison Bleue is the El Gouna pick for travelers who want a quieter, more composed Red Sea stay rather than a large resort setup. Its Michelin 1 Key recognition and Relais & Châteaux award make it a strong splurge candidate, but value depends on seasonal pricing, so compare dates carefully against bigger nearby resorts.

Akelarre is the right San Sebastián booking for a focused Modern Basque meal led by Pedro Subijana, especially if the night is built around the restaurant rather than a casual pintxos crawl. Do not choose it for a guaranteed counter experience unless that seating is confirmed when booking; choose it for a composed, destination-style meal with serious recognition.

Royal Blues Hotel is a better fit for travelers who want a quieter Deerfield Beach base than a large resort campus. Book earlier for winter and holiday periods, cross-shop the Boca Raton properties if a deeper amenity package, broader dining setup, or resort-style stay matters more.

Choose Le Saint-James Bouliac if you want a calmer Bordeaux-area stay with Bouliac's village setting rather than a city-center hotel. Its 2026 Relais Chateaux Award adds a useful quality signal, but the value depends on whether the quieter base improves your trip more than downtown convenience would.

Villa Abbazia is the Follina pick for a quiet, polished special-occasion stay rather than a facilities-first resort break. The 2026 Relais Chateaux recognition gives it a clear quality signal, but wellness-focused travellers should confirm the exact amenity package before choosing it over larger spa hotels.

La Marine is a better fit for a calm Noirmoutier-en-l'Île celebration stay than for travelers seeking a large resort setup. Book it for island atmosphere and a contained, polished feel; compare against bigger coastal peers if facilities, corporate services, or family-resort breadth matter more.

Taverne is a sensible Swiss German pick for first-timers who want a polished local meal without committing to a more formal tasting-menu venue. The Relais Chateaux Award signal helps justify choosing it over a casual fallback, while AuGust, Bindella, Widder Restaurant are better fits for grill-focused, Italian, or more formal plans.

Au Cœur du Village is La Clusaz's only Relais & Châteaux property, combining ski-to-door access with a kitchen that takes French Alpine cooking beyond the standard mountain playbook. Chef Vincent Deforce's Mauritius-inspired spice work alongside Savoie produce creates a dinner worth planning around, not just a default hotel meal. Easy to book; best for special occasions and ski-week celebrations.

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Book Assiette Champenoise if the hotel is part of the Champagne trip, not just a bed near Reims. Its Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso, Star Wine List, MICHELIN Guide hotel recognition make the premium easier to justify for travellers who value service structure, wine positioning, a quieter Tinqueux base over central-city convenience.

Seasonal Italian Ligurian cooking is the reason to consider La Meridiana, especially if you have already done the more obvious coastal meal and want a calmer Garlenda booking. The 2025 Relais Chateaux Award adds a useful trust signal, while Il Rosmarino is the closest local cross-shop and Babette is the clearer value comparison thanks to its €€ cue.

Sentido Norte is the Las Catalinas pick for travelers who want Costa Rican cooking in a more polished setting, backed by 2026 Relais & Châteaux recognition. It is better treated as a dine-in meal than a takeout solution, with lunch offering flexibility and dinner making more sense for a special occasion.

VILLINO is a service-led Bodolz hotel to consider when a quiet Lake Constance base matters more than a large resort setup. Relais & Châteaux recognition in 2026 and a MICHELIN Guide hotel selection in 2025 give it credible quality signals; value depends on whether calm and personal attention matter more than visible facilities.

Villa Korta Katarina & Winery is the Orebić pick for a polished seafood-and-wine dinner, especially for couples or small groups marking an occasion. The 2026 Relais & Châteaux recognition gives it more credibility than a casual coastal fallback, but the smartest order is still seasonal and seafood-led rather than overbuilt.

Le Jardin d'Hiver is a good Marrakech choice for a composed Moroccan traditional meal when the occasion calls for conversation, polish, a calmer room. Book it for dates, family celebrations, or business dining; cross-shop Rivayat for a more Indian-leaning luxury meal or Farasha Farmhouse-Mouton Noir for a farmhouse-style escape.

Jiva Hill Resort is the Crozet choice for a quieter resort-style stay near Geneva, especially for couples or celebration weekends. It makes less sense if the trip depends on central Geneva access; in that case, cross-shop Mandarin Oriental, Geneva or InterContinental Geneva instead.

Chef Tom Westerland's kitchen anchors regional Bavarian cuisine in alpine sourcing, at a single € price tier, the quality-to-cost ratio is hard to beat in the Chiemgau. Easy to book; ideal for hotel guests and regional visitors wanting food that reflects where they are.

Hotel Tennerhof is the Kitzbühel pick for a quieter luxury stay where privacy, occasion value, hotel recognition matter more than a busy resort atmosphere. It suits couples, celebration weekends, business travelers who want calm; value-led travelers should compare it with Schwarzer Adler or Q! Hotel Maria Theresia before committing.

A strong Guayaquil choice for celebrations, executive stays, pre-Galápagos nights when the hotel setting matters. Book early for fixed dates: recognition from MICHELIN Guide Hotels, La Liste, World Travel Awards, Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso supports the premium, but the value case is strongest if you want a polished heritage stay in Samborondón rather than city-center immediacy.

Les Prés d'Eugénie is the splurge choice in Eugénie-les-Bains for travelers building a stay around wellness, quiet, hotel recognition rather than city convenience. The awards profile is strong enough to justify early planning, but value depends on using the property rather than treating it as a stopover.

Choose The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas if villa privacy in Yomitan Village matters more than city convenience. The Relais & Châteaux 2026 recognition and MICHELIN Guide Hotels 2025 selection make it a credible luxury pick, but the main reason to book is the quieter resort format rather than a packed urban base.

Book L'Albereta for a polished Franciacorta stay where the hotel is part of the celebration, not just a place to sleep. It suits couples and special-occasion trips better than fast business overnights, with Erbusco positioning that works well for wine-country planning.

La Villa Calvi is the Calvi pick for travelers who want a polished, amenity-led hotel stay rather than a bare-bones coastal base. The strongest case is the recognition: La Liste Top Hotels 2026 scores it at 91 points, with Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso, MICHELIN Guide hotel selection also in the mix.

Book Hôtel Le Domaine d'Auriac for a quieter, recognition-backed Carcassonne stay where the hotel is part of the occasion. It is a stronger fit for celebrations and polished business travel than for travelers who want the busiest historic-center location above all else.

La Bastide de Saint-Tropez is worth booking for a calmer, special-occasion stay in Saint-Tropez, especially if privacy and atmosphere matter more than being in the busiest part of town. Relais & Châteaux recognition and MICHELIN Guide hotel selection add confidence, but location is the real decision point: choose it for retreat energy, not constant scene access.

Château de Mercuès is worth booking when the stay itself should feel like part of the Lot and Cahors itinerary, not just a room for the night. Its Michelin 1 Key recognition in 2024 and Relais & Châteaux Award in 2026 make it a stronger fit for planned château atmosphere than for last-minute convenience.

La Table de Pavie is a restaurant on Place du Clocher in Saint-Émilion.

The Uza Terrace Beach Club Villas is the right call in Yomitan Village when the setting matters as much as the meal. Choose it for a polished Japanese Okinawan resort experience, especially for a relaxed morning or celebration; compare Asian Shokudo Shirokuma for lower JPY ranges and Shimabuta Ryukyu Gyuu San Bettei for a higher-budget dinner alternative.

A Michelin-starred restaurant above Montreux with panoramic Lake Geneva views and a kitchen focused on Vaud regional produce. The dry-aged Walzenhausen duck must be pre-ordered at booking; don't skip that step. Best experienced at a weekday lunch on a clear day, when the view and the business menu align.

Palazzo Seneca is worth booking if the priority is a polished Norcia stay with strong luxury-hotel recognition and a service-led feel. It is less compelling for travelers seeking a resort-style property or a design hotel first; cross-shop spa-focused peers if the hotel itself is the main destination.

Choose Les Maisons de Bricourt for a polished French regional meal in Le Buot when the occasion matters more than speed or casual value. Hugo Roellinger's kitchen is the reason to go; cross-shop Le Surcouf or L'Ormeau for seafood, Breizh Café Cancale for a gentler Breton option.

Landline sits within the Park Hotel on Shelbourne Street, Kenmare, where the dining room is decorated with original works by Irish artist Sean Scully, the restaurant takes its name from one of his pieces. The kitchen holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and works through prime Irish produce with precise technique, while the wine list draws heavily on classic vintages. Chef Maxime Leconte leads a menu where the coast is never far from the plate.

Choose Château Louise de La Vallière for a special-occasion French meal near Reugny, especially if the night calls for a more formal, hospitality-led setting. Value-focused diners should compare it with La Diligence or Le Rendez-vous des Gourmets first, while celebration planners get the stronger case here thanks to chef Jeffrey Pestana and the 2025 Relais Chateaux Award.

Hôtel & Spa du Castellet is the stronger choice when the hotel is the trip: spa time, quiet pacing, a celebration-ready setting in Le Castellet. Its Michelin 3 Keys, Gault & Millau Exceptional Hotel recognition, 2026 Relais & Châteaux Award make it easier to justify for a special occasion than for a simple overnight base.

Book Ahãma for a Göcek special-occasion dinner when Turkish grill is the brief and a bay setting matters. It is a stronger fit for a considered evening than a quick casual meal, with Relais & Châteaux recognition adding confidence for diners choosing among Göcek's fish restaurants, breakfast spots, meyhane-style alternatives.

The Idle Rocks Restaurant is the St Mawes pick for British cuisine in a polished harbourside setting, especially when the meal is part of a coastal trip or special occasion. Choose it over The Reef Knot Restaurant when the room, pacing, sense of place matter more than keeping the meal casual.

Inkaterra La Casona is the Cusco pick for a quiet, special-occasion stay near Plaza Nazarenas, backed by Michelin 2 Keys, La Liste Top Hotels 2026 recognition, Condé Nast Gold List 2026, a Relais & Châteaux Award. It suits couples and smaller families who value location and atmosphere over resort-style facilities.

Book Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa if the trip calls for a luxury country-house base near Bath, especially for families or multi-room stays that need calm around the itinerary. Its 2026 La Liste Top Hotels 96pt listing, 2025 Relais Chateaux recognition, 2026 Virtuoso partner status give it stronger credibility than a standard rural hotel.

Book The Cliveden Dining Room for a polished Berkshire celebration, especially Sunday lunch, when the country-house setting does the most work. It suits British cuisine, dressed-up family meals, anniversaries, hotel-stay dining better than casual drop-ins or experimental tasting-menu hunting.

Chatham Inn is the splurge-leaning choice for travelers who want a refined, small-scale stay in Chatham proper rather than a resort campus. The 2026 Forbes 5-Star, La Liste 92-point, Relais Chateaux recognition make it credible for service-focused couples or families with older children, but younger families may get more practical range from larger nearby resorts.

Gmundner Lodge is a stronger fit for quiet occasion travel than for city-based convenience. Book it if the Dordabis District setting is part of the point and the trip benefits from a slower lodge rhythm; compare Our Habitas Namibia, Zannier Omaanda, The Windhoek first if access and urban flexibility matter more.

Le Hameau Albert 1er is worth prioritizing if the Chamonix trip calls for calm, service-led hospitality rather than a purely functional ski-town base. Its Michelin 1 Key and Relais & Châteaux recognition make the value case strongest for couples and alpine weekends where fewer logistics headaches justify a higher rate.

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A Relais & Châteaux member lodge in Namibia's Dordabis District, Gmundner Lodge pairs private 2,200-sq-ft tented accommodation with a farm-to-table kitchen rooted in Namibian-German culinary tradition. Under chef Mark Lundgaard, the dining program draws from the surrounding land., it sits at the quieter, more considered end of the southern African safari lodge spectrum.

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Il Rosmarino is a good Garlenda pick for a quiet special-occasion dinner built around Italian Ligurian cooking and composed service. Book it when the setting and evening pacing matter; compare La Meridiana if you want another local Ligurian option, or Babette if a clearer €€ Mediterranean price signal is more useful.

Hotel Walther is a strong Pontresina pick for travelers who want a polished Alpine base without shifting into the heavier St. Moritz hotel circuit. The 2026 Relais & Châteaux Award gives it a credible service signal, the Via Maistra address works well for calm celebrations, business travel, village-based Engadin stays.

The Charlotte Inn is Edgartown's most formally positioned restaurant, combining a 19th-century Edwardian room with a 220-selection wine list and Relais & Châteaux service standards. At the $$$ price tier with a 4.7/5 Pearl rating, it's the right call for a special-occasion dinner on Martha's Vineyard. Booking is easy relative to its price tier; but reserve ahead for summer weekends.

Hôtel Les Lumières Versailles is the sensible splurge for a polished Versailles stay, especially for couples and special-occasion travelers comparing it with Le Louis and Airelles. Its Michelin 1 Key and luxury-hotel recognition support the premium, but the value case is strongest on midweek or lower-demand dates rather than peak palace-travel periods.

Avaton Luxury Beach Resort is a strong Halkidiki choice for couples and special-occasion stays where a quiet beach setting and credible on-property wine program matter. It is easier to justify for a calm, dining-aware trip than for families or travelers who want a large resort ecosystem.

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A lodge-led New Zealand restaurant near Christchurch, Otahuna Lodge Restaurant works when the meal is part of a slower Tai Tapu stay rather than a quick standalone stop. The draw is the country-house setting, chef Jimmy McIntyre's New Zealand cuisine focus, Relais Chateaux recognition in 2026.

La Cheneaudière is worth prioritizing when the stay itself is the reason for the trip, not just a place to sleep between Alsace stops. The strongest fit is a countryside reset in Colroy-la-Roche, especially if upgrading above entry level means the room becomes part of the experience rather than dead spend.

Book The Drisco Tel Aviv when you want polished Israeli cooking in a calmer hotel setting rather than a loud, high-theater dinner. It is strongest for breakfast, brunch-leaning plans, solo meals, business meals, special occasions where service rhythm matters; compare against Tel Aviv's restaurant-first peers if you want a more ambitious night out.

Quintessence Hotel is the right Anguilla pick if a smaller, service-led stay matters more than resort scale. Its 2026 Forbes, Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso recognition puts it in the luxury set, but travelers who want broader facilities or easier family logistics should also compare Four Seasons, Aurora Anguilla, Malliouhana.

Book Biały Królik when you want a more considered Polish meal in Gdynia rather than a casual seaside fallback. The 2026 Relais Chateaux Award gives it a stronger trust signal than many local options, chef Suliman Saleem's Polish-cuisine focus makes it better for a planned dinner than a quick bite.

Book MÖRWALD Hotel am Wagram if the trip is centered on Feuersbrunn and Wagram wine country rather than Vienna sightseeing. Its 2026 Relais & Châteaux award gives it a stronger quality signal than a generic regional stay, easy booking makes it practical for a first wine-country trip.

La Table de Yoann Conte is a restaurant in Veyrier-du-Lac.

Château St. Gerlach is worth booking when the goal is a composed Dutch-cuisine meal in a Limburg estate setting, not a quick casual dinner. The 2026 Relais Châteaux recognition gives it a credible hospitality signal, the quieter mood makes it better for couples or small groups than for a loud night out.

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Le Feuillée at Le Couvent des Minimes holds a 2025 Michelin star and is run by Louis Gachet, MOF 2023; a serious credential for a Provençal village restaurant. At €€€€ with dinner service only four nights a week and a single Sunday lunch sitting, seats are limited. Book four to six weeks out minimum. The calm monastic setting suits two over a group.

Book Borgo San Felice Resort for a celebration-focused Chianti stay where service polish and external recognition matter. Michelin 2 Keys, Forbes Recommended, Virtuoso partner status, Relais & Châteaux recognition, a 90-point La Liste Top Hotels score make it a safer splurge than a casual overnight base.

Myconian Ambassador Thalasso Spa is a good Platis Gialos pick for travelers who want a polished beach-and-spa base rather than a nightlife-first Mykonos stay. The smart booking move is to prioritize a view-led room category before paying up for a suite, especially on shorter trips.

Hotel Plaza e de Russie is a low-friction Viareggio choice for travelers who want a central coastal base with serious third-party recognition. Its 2026 Relais & Châteaux and Virtuoso credentials, plus 2025 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, make it a safer pick than a generic seafront stay, especially when convenience matters more than a resort campus.

Quinta Nova Winery House is worth shortlisting for a Douro Valley stay where the vineyard address is the point. The 2026 Relais Chateaux Award gives it a stronger quality signal than a generic rural hotel, but compare nearby quinta properties if spa depth, resort infrastructure, or business-trip convenience matters more than setting.

Book Botanique Hotel Experience if the trip is built around a quiet luxury stay in Campos do Jordão rather than constant town access. The 2026 Relais & Châteaux and Virtuoso signals make it a credible splurge; suite-level only makes sense if the room itself is central to the trip.