2025 Relais & Châteaux Award: Complete List of 1,000 Properties — Page 12

Yihe Mansions works if you want a heritage-led Nanjing stay rather than a predictable chain hotel. The smarter booking move is to compare room-category value against The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing and Andaz Nanjing Hexi, then choose only if the available room feels central to the experience.

Post Lech Arlberg is the right Lech pick for families and ski travellers who want a central, highly recognised luxury hotel rather than a remote retreat. The Michelin 1 Key, La Liste 97-point score, Relais & Châteaux recognition give the spend clearer justification, especially for peak winter trips where logistics matter.

Book Auberge du Père Bise if the stay is built around a serious on-site dinner and a Lake Annecy setting. It is a stronger fit for couples, anniversaries, food-led weekends than for loose family itineraries or quick business travel. Value is clearest when the restaurant and hotel are treated as one combined experience.

A polished Greek restaurant in Mykonos Town, BAOS Restaurant is worth booking when you want a calmer hotel-based meal rather than a late-night island scene. It is strongest for couples, solo diners, small groups who value convenience, Greek cuisine, an easier reservation path.

Against Mauritius's larger luxury resorts, La Maison 20 Degrés Sud is the better fit for travelers who want a quieter north-coast stay with strong third-party recognition. Book it when privacy and scale matter more than resort infrastructure; compare larger peers if facilities are the priority.

Borgo San Felice Resort holds a Michelin star and a Green Star for sustainability inside an 11th-century Chianti hamlet that also produces its own wine. Chef Stelios Sakalis runs the kitchen, with an OAD Europe top 400 ranking, this is one of the most credentialed and accessible starred tables in Castelnuovo Berardenga; easy to book, but serious in what it delivers.

Hotel Il San Corrado di Noto is the Noto pick for travelers who want the resort version of southeastern Sicily: countryside space, wellness time, a quieter base outside the centre. It is better suited to couples and longer stays than quick city-focused stopovers, with luxury recognition from Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso, Mr & Mrs Smith, the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection.

Table de Levernois holds a Michelin star (2024, 2025) and a Relais & Châteaux affiliation in the Côte de Beaune countryside near Beaune. Philippe Augé's kitchen is Burgundian-rooted with a strong regional wine list and a warm, returning-guest atmosphere. Book 4–6 weeks ahead minimum; this is a destination meal, not a casual booking, it rewards being part of a wider Burgundy trip.

Tenku no Mori is the Kirishima pick for a more occasion-driven Japanese cuisine meal, especially if service context and hospitality recognition matter. Because pricing and menu specifics are not published here, it is less suited to diners who want a low-risk casual booking or a known à la carte plan.

At €€€, it delivers consistent, ingredient-led cooking that reflects the island's seasonal larder. Easy to book, well-suited to special occasions, the strongest wine-and-food pairing case in the city.

SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel holds a Michelin star and is the strongest special-occasion dining choice in Windermere. Chef Mario Comitale's modern British menu integrates Japanese ingredients with clear intent; smoked sake, nori, hōjicha; across intimate dining rooms inside the Gilpin Hotel. Book well in advance; this is hard to get into, especially on weekends.

La Villa Archange is a restaurant on Rue de l'Ouest in Le Cannet.

Belcanto is José Avillez's Portuguese restaurant in Lisbon.

Book Amberley Castle for a special countryside stay where the setting does real work, especially for families who want the hotel to be part of the trip rather than just a base. It is strongest for occasion value, dining credibility, rural atmosphere; less ideal if convenience, nightlife, or maximum facilities per pound matter more.

Hotel Copernicus is worth prioritizing for a special-occasion Kraków stay where Old Town location and formal hotel recognition matter. It is less obvious for loyalty-program travelers or anyone needing easy last-minute flexibility, so cross-shop Stradom House or Bachleda Kraków - MGallery if points, larger-hotel rhythm, or booking ease matter more.

Kong Hans Kælder is a restaurant in Copenhagen.

Book Nishitomiya if you want a calm Japanese kaiseki meal where the progression matters more than menu choice. The draw is the structured format and the restaurant's 2025 Relais Chateaux recognition; skip it if the night calls for casual à la carte dining or a louder group meal.

Chewton Glen is the New Milton choice for a polished country-house stay, especially for celebrations where the hotel is part of the reason to travel. Recognition from La Liste Top Hotels, Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso, Star Wine List supports the splurge case, but cross-shop Lime Wood if dining is the main priority.

A 17th-century terraced castle above the Jeker Valley, Château Neercanne earns its €€€€ price with garden-to-table French cooking from Chef Robert Levels and a wine cellar carved into limestone caves. We're Smart recognised the vegetable dishes specifically; the plant menu is as strong as the classic. Book if the setting is part of what you are paying for; go to Beluga Loves You if pure cooking is the priority.

A Michelin-starred room inside the vaulted cellars of Cashel Palace, The Bishop's Buttery is the right choice for a special occasion dinner in the south of Ireland. Chef Stefan McEnteer focuses on local suppliers with an "Expression of the Terroir" distinction, the service team earns the €€€€ price point. Book for Saturday evening with time in the Guinness Bar beforehand.

Lieffroy holds a Michelin Plate (2025), and Relais & Châteaux membership; making it the most credible dinner option in Nyborg. At €€€, it is a full price tier below Denmark's starred tasting-menu circuit. Classic French technique applied to Nordic coastal ingredients, seaview setting, family-run for decades. Book easy compared to Copenhagen equivalents.

La Nauve, Hôtel & Jardin is the Cognac pick for a composed occasion meal rather than a casual bistro night. Anthony Carballo's Cognac French kitchen and the 2025 Relais Chateaux Award make it a stronger fit for celebrations, hosted dinners, small groups than for quick, price-sensitive meals.

Book Hôtel Splendide Royal Paris if you want a quieter luxury base in the 8th arrondissement with credible recognition and easier booking than the city's headline palace hotels. The value is strongest when you prioritize calm, location, usable room comfort over a large social scene or a hotel built around destination dining.

Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa is a hotel in Ortisei, Italy.

Book Trastámara for a chef-led Spanish tapas meal in rural Cantabria, especially at lunch if this is a first visit. The 2025 Relais & Châteaux Award gives it a stronger trust signal than many local alternatives, though unclear pricing means value-focused diners should also compare the €€ traditional peers nearby.

Weeshuis Gouda is the Gouda hotel to consider for a celebration stay where setting and polish matter more than loyalty points. Its 2026 Relais & Châteaux recognition and 2025 Michelin hotel selection make it a stronger occasion pick than a generic regional base, but compare direct rates carefully if upgrades or rewards benefits are part of the decision.

Secret Bay is the right call in Tibay for a quiet special-occasion Caribbean meal, especially if privacy and resort polish matter more than a casual beach-club feel. The 2025 Relais Chateaux recognition gives it a credible luxury-dining signal, but groups looking for a looser meal should cross-shop nearby alternatives first.

O'terroirs is the Neuchâtel pick for a composed Swiss Contemporary meal rather than a casual brasserie night. The 2026 Relais Chateaux Award adds confidence, chef Othmar Schlegel gives the restaurant a clear culinary identity. Book it for a quieter date, visitor meal, or special occasion; cross-shop Brasserie Le Jura or La Dispensa if flexibility or cuisine familiarity matters more.

Book Olais if the priority is a Greek meal tied to Kefalonia's beach rhythm rather than a highly defined tasting-menu experience. It is better suited to lunch or an early, relaxed dinner than to diners who need published menu detail, firm pricing, or a chef-led destination format.

Seven Villas holds a Pearl Recommended rating (4.3/5, 2025) and makes the strongest case for itself as a special-occasion destination: serious Hangzhou Chinese cuisine inside a garden and pond compound on the edge of West Lake. Booking is easy relative to comparable Hangzhou restaurants. Visit in spring or autumn for the best combination of setting and seasonal cooking.

La Signoria is the strongest fine-dining option in Calvi, holding a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025 with a consistent 4.6 rating across nearly 230 reviews. Set 2 km from Calvi airport on the Route de la Forêt de Bonifato, the kitchen focuses on Modern Cuisine with a Corsican terroir emphasis. At €€€€, it is the reference booking for a serious dinner on the island.

The gourmet restaurant at Il San Corrado di Noto resort earns its €€€€ price with consecutive Michelin Plates (2024 and 2025), a World of Fine Wine 2-Star Accreditation, a vegetable-forward creative menu under chef Martin Lazarov. The rural SP64 location requires a car, but for a milestone dinner in the Val di Noto, this is the area's most credentialled fine-dining option. Book via the hotel directly.

Ristorante Quadri earns its La Liste and Les Grandes Tables du Monde credentials with a kitchen focused on Venetian lagoon ingredients and a Philippe Starck interior directly on Piazza San Marco. Weekend lunch is the format to book on a return visit. At €€€€, it is a defensible splurge for a special occasion; and one of the easiest formal Venice reservations to secure.

Ballyfin Demesne is worth the splurge when the stay itself is the trip: quiet estate setting, serious luxury credentials, strong recognition including Michelin 3 Keys and La Liste Top Hotels 2026. It is less compelling as a quick overnight or business base, where the rate-to-use ratio can fall fast.

Lafleur is a restaurant at Palmengarten in Frankfurt am Main.

One of Lima's most credentialed Modern Peruvian restaurants, Astrid & Gastón operates from a 17th-century hacienda in San Isidro and delivers a tasting menu built around Peruvian biodiversity. It ranked 9th in South America in 2025 and peaked at #14 in the World's 50 Best. Book three weeks out minimum for dinner; lunch offers a marginally easier window and better light through the courtyard.

Echaurren is a strong Rioja-country choice if Ezcaray is the point of the trip, especially for couples, food-focused travelers, families who prefer a quieter town base over resort programming. The 2026 Relais Chateaux Award gives it a credible hospitality signal, but families should confirm room setup before committing.

Book Hôtel Le Place d'Armes if the trip calls for a polished Ville-Haute base with more occasion value than a standard business hotel. It is better for couples and client-facing stays than for travellers choosing purely on price or on-site dining depth; compare Villa Pétrusse for a quieter mood and Sofitel Luxembourg Europe for Kirchberg logistics.

Antica Corona Reale is a restaurant on Via Fossano in Cervere, Piedmont.

A strong choice for travelers who want a quiet fjord-country base rather than a city hotel. Storfjord Hotel makes the clearest case for special occasions, executive retreats, slower Norway itineraries where privacy matters more than urban convenience.

Villa Florentine works for a polished Lyon stay above Old Lyon, especially if atmosphere and a quieter setting matter more than immediate city-center convenience. Recent luxury-hotel recognition strengthens the case, but business travelers and families should compare room fit and logistics carefully before committing.

Siempreviva is the Alaior pick for Spanish Mediterranean cooking with a seasonal, Menorca-rooted feel. The 2026 Relais Chateaux Award gives it more reason to book than a casual backup, but cross-shop Cap Menorca for a clearer Spanish brief and Diner on the Vineyard if terroir and setting matter as much as the plate.

Hambleton Hall is the right Oakham choice when the stay itself is the occasion, not just a place to sleep. Recent 2026 recognition, including La Liste Top Hotels 91pts and a Relais Chateaux Award, supports the splurge, but the value case is strongest if you will spend real time on property and consider a larger room.

Dyvig Badehotel is worth booking for a quiet Nordborg hotel stay where the meal is part of the overnight experience. Its 2026 Relais Chateaux recognition is a useful trust signal, but food-focused travelers should also compare Falsled Kro before making the trip mainly for dining.

Book Almiriki if the Mykonos plan needs Greek seafood without the island's louder dining energy. The 2026 Relais & Châteaux recognition gives it a credible quality signal, while the Agios Nikolaos setting makes it feel better suited to a calm seafood meal than a high-drama night out.

Book Silvan Safari Lodge for a polished South African lodge dinner in Kruger, especially if the meal is tied to an anniversary, date night, or hosted safari stay. It is stronger for a refined celebration than for a casual group evening; cross-shop boma-style venues if atmosphere matters more than kitchen focus.

Gidleigh Park holds its Michelin star under new chef Ian Webber, who trained here in the Michael Caines era and has kept the cooking on form. Set in a Tudor-style mansion on the edge of Dartmoor, it offers a rare three-course à la carte at £75 (lunch) or £135 (dinner); the strongest case for destination dining in the South West.

Palé Hall is a Victorian country house hotel and British fine dining restaurant in Llandderfel, North Wales, led by chef Laurence Webb. It holds a Star Wine List White Star and a 4.8/. Easier to book than comparable rural fine dining destinations like L'Enclume or Moor Hall, a strong choice for special occasions in Wales.

Stikliai holds a Michelin Plate for both 2024 and 2025, with Michelin citing its cooking classics. Chef Guido Boerenkamp runs a disciplined Classic French kitchen in Vilnius's medieval Old Town. At €€€€ with easy booking and, it is the most credentialled formal dining option in Vilnius and the right call for special occasions when classical technique matters.

A Michelin Plate winner in both 2024 and 2025, Rôtisserie Jagdhof Stuben delivers classical German cooking at an accessible €€ price point; an unusually strong value proposition for a Michelin-recognised table. with from over 700 guests and easy booking, it is the clear recommendation for food explorers visiting the Sauerland region who want credentialed quality without a three-figure outlay.

The Malabar Junction is worth booking if you want Indian Coastal cooking in Fort Cochin without a difficult reservation process. It suits solo diners, couples, small groups looking for a regional Kerala-leaning meal; cross-shop Divine - The Wine Lounge if wine matters more than coastal cooking, or The Malabar House for the closest local peer.

The Vineyard in Newbury is the region's reference point for occasion dining, combining Tom Scade's Michelin Plate creative cooking with one of the UK's most substantial wine cellars and Relais & Chateaux service standards. Book directly; moderate booking difficulty at £££ pricing.

Albert 1er holds a Michelin star (2025) and an OAD #152 ranking, making it the strongest special occasion table in Chamonix. Chef Damien Leveau runs a creative modern kitchen within a Relais & Châteaux hotel; formal, evening-only, hard to book. Reserve four to six weeks ahead during peak seasons and come ready to spend at the €€€€ tier.

Suján Jawai is worth booking for a high-occasion Rajasthan stay where seclusion and setting matter more than city convenience. Its awards profile supports the splurge, but the smart move is to plan early and compare it with Udaipur palace hotels if lake access, easier logistics, or loyalty benefits are higher priorities.

Tributary Hotel is the McMinnville pick for travelers who want a polished wine-country base rather than a lowest-rate room. Its 2026 Forbes 4-Star and Relais Chateaux recognition make it stronger for special-occasion stays than casual overnights; compare Atticus Hotel for a downtown boutique alternative and The Allison Inn & Spa for a broader resort-style trip.

L'Oliveraie works for Moroccan cuisine when the meal needs to fit a regional travel day rather than become a formal Marrakech-style production. Choose it for a calmer, cuisine-led stop; cross-shop La Grande Table Marocaine - Royal Mansour or La Villa des Orangers if the occasion calls for more ceremony.

Mirador de Dalt Vila is a better fit for couples, occasion trips, families who want an old-town Ibiza base rather than a full resort setup. Its strongest trust signals are Relais & Châteaux recognition for 2026 and selection in the MICHELIN Guide hotel list for 2025; compare larger Ibiza hotels if pools, beach access, or business-scale facilities matter more.

Book Le Prieuré if you want a polished Villeneuve-lès-Avignon base with a serious hospitality signal: Michelin 1 Key recognition in 2024 and a Relais Chateaux Award in 2025. It is the better fit for couples and returning Provence travellers than for guests who need a large-resort setup or easy last-minute availability.

Set on one of the Gothic Quarter's most atmospheric squares, a Restaurant brings a French-Asian kitchen to the heart of Ciutat Vella. Chef Patrick Kriss has earned consecutive Opinionated About Dining recognition across European and North American rankings, placing the restaurant in a cross-continental comparable set that few Barcelona addresses occupy. The format rewards advance planning: this is not a walk-in proposition.

Ristorante Tosca Paris is a Michelin Plate-recognised French fine dining address in the 8th arrondissement, led by Chef Raffaele de Mase with a 2025 creative cooking distinction. At €€€ in a neighbourhood of €€€€ institutions, it offers serious occasion dining without the top-tier price commitment. Booking is easy signals reliable consistency.

Taubenkobel is a restaurant on Hauptstraße in Schützen am Gebirge, Burgenland.

Sitara Himalaya is the Manali choice to consider when dinner is meant to feel destination-led rather than purely convenient. The Indian focus, chef Takao Fujiyama, 2025 Relais Chateaux Award make it stronger for a special meal than for a quick stop, especially if the plan already takes you toward Palchan and the Manali-Leh Highway.

Terra - The Magic Place is worth shortlisting for a quiet, recognition-led South Tyrol stay, especially for couples or families with older children who want the hotel to be the centre of the trip. It is less ideal for travellers needing a busy resort setup or easy last-minute planning. Cross-shop Hotel Bad Schörgau if staying in Sarentino matters most.

Il San Pietro di Positano is a hotel on Via Laurito in Positano.

Les Impressionnistes at La Ferme Saint-Siméon holds a Michelin Plate (2024 and 2025) and, but Michelin's own notes flag inconsistency from the kitchen. At €€€€, the historic Relais & Châteaux setting justifies a booking for occasion dining. Food-first travellers should compare SaQuaNa for better value in Honfleur.

A 14th-century manor in the Idrija valley holding a Michelin Plate for 2024 and 2025, Kendov Dvorec is one of Slovenia's more accessible fine dining options at the €€€ tier. Easy to book, seasonally driven, set in a historic space that most urban restaurants cannot replicate. The 80 km drive from Ljubljana is worth it for anyone building a western Slovenia itinerary.