2025 Relais & Châteaux Award: Complete List of 1,000 Properties — Page 8

A reliable French Caribbean bistro in West End Village with a 4.7/5 Pearl rating and a 160-selection wine list that overdelivers for the $$ price tier. Strong for food-and-wine enthusiasts who want French technique with Caribbean produce, served at lunch or dinner. Note the annual closure from 21 December through 20 January before you plan.

Lake Placid Lodge is the right call for a celebration-focused Adirondack stay where setting and service matter more than resort scale. Its Relais & Châteaux, Forbes, Virtuoso recognition make it a serious luxury option in Lake Placid, but travelers focused on family facilities or easier logistics should compare The Whiteface Lodge and The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa first.

Baumanière Hôtel & Spa is the right pick when a Provençal meal needs a polished hotel setting and a sense of occasion. It is better for couples and small celebration meals than quick, casual dining; compare it with L'Aupiho, L'Oustau de Baumanière, La Cabro d'Or if food style matters more than the overall setting.

StoneHaven Le Manoir is worth shortlisting for a quieter Laurentians stay in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, especially for couples, older families, or multigenerational travelers who do not need resort-style programming. Its 2026 Relais Chateaux recognition is the key quality signal; choose it for calm and polish rather than a packed amenity list.

Book La Bamba de Areco if the goal is a polished estancia stay near San Antonio de Areco rather than a city-hotel base. Its 2026 La Liste Top Hotels score, Relais & Châteaux award, Virtuoso partner status make it a safer luxury pick for first-timers; suite-level spend is easiest to justify for longer or occasion-led stays.

Relais de la Poste is a restaurant on Avenue de Maremne in Magescq.

Book Caesar Augustus if the point of the trip is a quieter Anacapri stay where the hotel carries more of the experience. It is easier to justify for couples and slow-paced travelers than for business trips, nightlife-first stays, or guests who plan to spend most of each day away from the property.

La Maison des Têtes is the Colmar pick for French Provincial cooking in a more polished, occasion-ready setting. It makes the most sense for a planned lunch or dinner, especially when seasonal cooking and a historic room matter more than casual winstub value.

Georges Blanc Parc & Spa is worth prioritising for a calm, service-led special occasion in Vonnas, especially if the hotel itself is the reason for the trip. Its recent Michelin Key, La Liste, Relais & Châteaux recognition make it a stronger choice for polished hospitality than for a simple overnight stop.

A Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant inside Farlam Hall Hotel, Cumbria, where Hrishikesh Desai applies Indian spicing and technique to kitchen garden produce in a country house setting. At ££££ with hard booking difficulty, this is a destination for special occasions. Book six to eight weeks out minimum; the incoming Hrishi's Table chef's table format is the version to prioritise.

Enowa Yufuin combines kaiseki dining, on-site botanical gardens, private onsen access in a single eco-resort setting in Oita Prefecture. Chef Tashi Gyamtso's vegetable-forward menus draw from daily harvests, recognized by the We're Smart Movement. It's the most coherent special-occasion option in Yufuin for guests who want the meal and the stay to be one continuous experience.

Blackberry Mountain is worth booking when the meal is part of a Walland mountain getaway or special occasion, not when the goal is a casual late-night stop. The American Mountain format, chef Bonnie Moore, 2025 Relais Chateaux Award make it a stronger celebration choice than a value-first dinner pick.

Krone holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and inside a medieval half-timbered house in one of Switzerland's smallest preserved villages. At €€€ for Swiss traditional cooking with panoramic views, it's best visited at lunch when the setting earns its full value. Booking is easy, but note the annual closure from 1 January to 2 February 2026.

Anjajavy le Lodge is the right call for travelers who want a remote Madagascar lodge stay, not a conventional business hotel. The 2026 Relais Chateaux recognition adds credibility, but the practical verdict is simple: book for seclusion, nature, a slower itinerary; choose a more accessible resort or city hotel if logistics matter more than setting.

A strong Bale choice if the winery setting is the reason for the trip, not just scenery around the room. Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery carries serious luxury signals, including Michelin 1 Key and La Liste recognition, but it makes less sense for travelers who want an urban base or a room-only stopover.

King's Joy is a plant-based restaurant in Beijing's Dongcheng District.

L'Auberge Basque is the Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle pick for a quieter Basque Country stay with Michelin 1 Key and Relais & Châteaux recognition. Book it if calm, countryside atmosphere, polished hospitality matter more than beachfront convenience; cross-shop Grand Hôtel Thalasso & Spa or Parc Victoria if coastal access is the priority.

Book Old Mill for a more deliberate Greek dinner in Elounda, especially if the meal is tied to a celebration or a polished resort evening. The limited dinner schedule makes date flexibility useful, but chef Kyle Bloomer's kitchen and the 2026 Relais Chateaux Award give it a stronger trust signal than a casual fallback.

Langdon Hall is a country-house hotel and restaurant in Cambridge, Ontario.

Morukuru Family Madikwe works if the priority is a quieter, service-led safari in Madikwe rather than a larger lodge atmosphere. The 2026 Relais & Châteaux recognition is the key trust signal; value depends on whether privacy, staff attention, a hosted rhythm matter more than extensive resort-style facilities.

A good fit for a calm Missillac meal where setting and French Country cooking matter together. Book Domaine de la Bretesche Golf & Spa for a relaxed occasion or hotel-linked meal; choose Le 11 Bistrot Gourmand or L'Auberge Bretonne instead if you want a clearer €€ bistro or modern cuisine alternative.

Morukuru Family De Hoop is worth booking if the De Hoop Nature Reserve setting is central to the trip and you want a polished South African meal with a calm lodge-style feel. The 2025 Relais & Châteaux award adds credibility, but diners chasing a restaurant-led tasting-menu trip should also compare Epice, La Petite Colombe, Dusk, Jordan, Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa.

Two Michelin stars held across 2024 and 2025, a La Liste 'Remarkable' classification, a plant-forward creative menu rooted in the Auvergne terroir. Le Pré sits in Durtol, just outside Clermont-Ferrand, operates as a genuine destination restaurant at the €€€€ tier. Booking difficulty is near impossible; plan months ahead and note the annual closure from 18 August to 10 September.

A strong pick for first-time visitors who want Cogne as a polished alpine base rather than just a place to sleep. Michelin 2 Keys and a 2026 Relais & Châteaux award support the splurge case, especially if spa time and the Gran Paradiso setting are central to the trip.

La Bastide Saint-Antoine is Grasse's leading formal table: a 17th-century Relais & Châteaux country house where Jacques Chibois cooks seasonally rooted Provençal cuisine at a Michelin Plate and Les Grandes Tables du Monde level. At €€€€, it is the clear choice for a special-occasion lunch or dinner on the Côte d'Azur, particularly in late spring when the surrounding terroir is at its best.

Nishimuraya Honkan is worth prioritizing if Kinosaki-cho is the point of the trip and a quiet ryokan stay matters more than convenience. The suite upgrade makes sense for slower, occasion-driven stays; value-focused travelers should choose a standard category if they expect to spend much of the day around town.

Le Partage holds Michelin Plate recognition for 2024 and 2025, making it the strongest value case for serious French Contemporary cooking in Crans-Montana at the €€€ tier. Chef Nicolas Lormeau runs a bistro-format kitchen that rewards a weekday lunch visit. Booking is easy outside peak ski weeks, the price sits comfortably below the resort's €€€€ fine-dining tables.

Relais Christine is worth targeting for a calm, polished Left Bank stay rather than a scene-driven Paris hotel. The case is strongest for couples and first-timers who want Saint-Germain-des-Prés convenience with serious hotel recognition; cross-shop Hôtel d'Aubusson or Hôtel Dame des Arts if availability, social energy, or room value matters more.

A strong Saint-Cyprien choice for travellers who want a recognised coastal hotel with spa emphasis rather than a busy city base. It suits celebrations, restorative weekends, slower business trips; choose elsewhere if the priority is dense nightlife, rapid transfers, or a packed urban schedule.

Masque is a restaurant at Shree Laxmi Woollen Mills in Mumbai.

Da Vittorio is a restaurant and hotel in Brusaporto, Italy.

Villa Bokéh is the Antigua pick for a calmer, more occasion-ready dinner built around Caribbean Fusion cooking from chef Marcos Saenz. The 2025 Relais Chateaux Award makes it a stronger choice for a planned evening than for a quick casual meal; choose Casa Cristal Bistro or Carlos & Carlos Antigua when convenience or a narrower craving matters more.

Casa da Calçada is the Amarante pick for travellers who want a heritage hotel in town rather than a Douro Valley resort. Its 2026 Relais Chateaux Award and 2025 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection make it a stronger bet than a generic local stay, especially if Amarante itself is central to the trip.

Maison Lameloise is a restaurant and hotel in Chagny, Burgundy.

A strong pick for a quiet Schützen am Gebirge food-and-wine occasion, especially if the goal is a destination feel rather than city-hotel convenience. Relais Chateaux and Star Wine List recognition give it credibility, but compare carefully if room categories, spa details, or exact rates are central to the decision.

L'Aurum, set within L'Albereta in Franciacorta, operates at the serious end of Lombardy fine dining with Alberto Quadrio's seasonal menus built around lake fish, Bergamo mutton, estate kitchen garden produce. Booking is unusually accessible for this level. Plan your visit around the season; the menu rotates meaningfully, return visits earn their place.

Seven Villas is a quieter Xihu District choice for travelers who want a West Lake-oriented Hangzhou stay rather than a large urban hotel. Its 2026 Relais & Châteaux award signal supports the shortlist case, but room-category value depends on the actual rate and inclusions. Compare it closely with Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake and Amanfayun before paying for an upgrade.

Domaine de Rochevilaine is worth prioritizing when the trip is built around a quiet Brittany coast stay rather than city access. Its Michelin 1 Key recognition and Relais & Châteaux award signal a serious hospitality level, but the location makes it better for couples and slow itineraries than business travel or fast one-night stops.

Seesteg holds a Michelin star on the North Sea island of Norderney, placing it among a small tier of destination-quality restaurants on Germany's Frisian coast. Chef Chetan Shetty works within a German seafood framework that draws directly from the cold, tidal waters of the Wadden Sea. At the €€€ price point, it sits alongside La Mer and Müllers auf Norderney as one of the island's most serious dining propositions.

Domaine de Fontenille is the Lauris pick for a polished French Provençal meal in an estate setting, especially for celebrations and date nights. The 2025 Relais & Châteaux award gives it a stronger trust signal than a pretty-room-only countryside restaurant, while easier booking makes it practical for Luberon plans that are not locked months ahead.

Book Cape Weligama for a polished Sri Lankan coastal dinner in Weligama, especially if the meal needs to feel like an occasion. The Relais Chateaux Award in 2025 gives it a stronger hospitality signal than many local alternatives, though diners seeking a casual or lower-commitment meal should also compare The Atlas, The Society, Tableau, KAIYŌ.

Neel is a practical Punjabi Indian pick in Patiala when the brief is familiar regional food and an easy plan, not a tightly choreographed special-occasion meal. Book it for a relaxed group meal or a repeat visit; choose somewhere more format-driven if menu detail, pricing clarity, or a defined dressy room matters.

Château St. Gerlach is the Valkenburg aan de Geul pick for a calmer South Limburg occasion stay, especially for families or multigenerational weekends where the setting matters. Its Michelin 1 Key recognition in 2025 and Relais Chateaux Award in 2026 make it worth cross-shopping seriously against Maastricht hotels before choosing a city base.

Las Mañanitas works for a polished Mexican Heritage celebration meal, especially if the occasion justifies planning around Cuernavaca rather than central Mexico City. The 2025 Relais & Châteaux recognition is the key trust signal; book it for atmosphere and ceremony, not for a quick counter-style dinner or tightly priced menu comparison.

Les Maisons Marcon is the right call for a planned Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid stay built around quiet pacing, hospitality polish, a recognised Relais Chateaux Award in 2026. It is less useful for high-speed business travel than Lyon options, but stronger for a discreet rural retreat or client stay where the location is part of the decision.

A good pick for a quieter Swiss dinner in Saas-Fee when service and pacing matter more than a casual mountain-meal feel. Cäsar Ritz suits couples and food-focused travelers planning one composed evening in the village, especially during ski season, while Fondue-Stübli or Del Ponte make more sense for easier group dining.

Langdon Hall Country House Hotel and Spa is worth booking when the trip is built around a special-occasion meal and a slower country-house stay. Its Relais Chateaux recognition and 2026 Star Wine List signal make the dining program the main draw, not just a hotel amenity. Choose it for celebrations, hosted meals, or a quiet overnight; skip it for a quick, practical city base.

Auberge du Père Bise holds 2 Michelin stars and scored 97 points on La Liste 2026, making it the strongest two-star address on Lake Annecy. Booking is easier than comparable French Alpine peers, the lakeside setting in late spring and summer adds real value over urban two-star alternatives. Visit for a special occasion or a return after a first trip; it holds up.

Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama is a restaurant in Suita, Osaka.

Park Hotel Kenmare is the right call when the hotel is meant to anchor the Kenmare stay, not just support a Ring of Kerry itinerary. Recent high-level recognition has made it a more competitive booking, so treat it as the first reservation to secure if the trip depends on a polished country-house experience.

STUP is worth booking in Simon if you want an award-recognised French Fusion meal rather than a casual Bran-area stop. The Relais Chateaux Award in 2026 is the main trust signal, but confirm pricing and wine details before committing if value or pairings will drive the decision.

La Table du Castellet is a restaurant in Le Castellet, Provence.

La Chapelle holds a Michelin star and a Creative Cooking designation inside a converted château chapel in Montluçon, making it the most serious kitchen in this part of Auvergne. Chef Olivier Valade trained under Loiseau and Darroze, the kitchen delivers seasonal French cooking with genuine technique. Booking is straightforward; a week's notice usually secures a table; and the value-to-star ratio beats anything you would pay in Paris.

Choose The Supper Room when you want a British-leaning dinner in Chester with a credible 2026 Relais Chateaux signal, not a casual tavern substitute. It is easier to justify for an evening meal than for flexible all-day dining, it cross-shops most directly with Glenmere Mansion and Frogs End Tavern.

Brindos Lac & Château is the Anglet choice for a special-occasion Basque stay where the setting matters. Its strongest case is the château-and-lake feel, backed by Gault & Millau Exceptional Hotel recognition in 2025, a Relais & Châteaux award in 2026, a Mr & Mrs Smith Seal of Approval in 2026.

La Pulperia sits at the centre of San Antonio de Areco's gaucho dining tradition, earning recognition for its expression of regional terroir under chef Carlos Barroz., it draws visitors who arrive in town for the estancia culture and stay for the cooking. Matheu 411 is where pampas produce meets an kitchen that takes provenance seriously.

Sitara Himalaya is the Manali splurge to consider when the stay itself is the point: quieter location, strong design-and-service signal, recent recognition through Michelin 2 Keys in 2025 plus a Relais Chateaux Award in 2026. Skip it if you need a fully published dining, room, facilities picture before deciding.

A strong special-occasion choice in Iquitos if the meal is part of an Amazon itinerary, not just a standalone dinner. The 2026 Relais & Châteaux recognition gives it credibility, while the lack of published price and timing details makes it less suited to diners who need flexible planning.

La Torre del Visco is a strong pick for a rural Teruel celebration stay, especially if seclusion matters more than city access. The Michelin 1 Key and Relais & Chateaux recognition give it credible quality backing, but the hard booking signal means dates should be planned early rather than treated as flexible.

Book The Yeatman Hotel if Porto is a wine-led stay and you want a luxury base in Vila Nova de Gaia rather than a central old-town address. The recognition stack is strong, but the value depends on using booking perks well and being comfortable trading instant city access for a quieter Gaia position.

Le Castel Marie-Louise is the La Baule pick for a quieter occasion stay rather than a big resort weekend. Book it if you want a composed base in town with recognized hotel credentials; compare Hôtel Barrière L'Hermitage or Hôtel Barrière Le Royal if resort scale and facilities matter more.

Restaurant Michel Trama is a Michelin-starred destination in a 13th-century bastide in Puymirol, with a Jacques Garcia interior and La Liste score of 89 points (2026). At €€€€, it is a genuine commitment, one that rewards planning: book the cloister terrace in advance and contact the restaurant directly via Relais & Châteaux channels. Worth it if the setting is part of your decision.

L'Aubergade works if Puymirol itself is part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. The appeal is a quiet Gascon village base with recognized hospitality credentials and easy booking, especially compelling in shoulder periods when countryside France tends to offer a stronger rate-to-experience balance.

Tobira Onsen Myojinkan is a Relais & Châteaux ryokan in the Japanese Alps above Matsumoto, combining a working onsen with Chef Masahiro Tanabe's seasonal kaiseki at restaurant Nature. Book as an overnight stay, not a dinner-only visit. The complimentary shuttle from Matsumoto Station makes access straightforward.

The Yeatman is a restaurant at The Yeatman hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

Gabriel Kreuther is a French restaurant on West 42nd Street in New York City.

Glasswing holds a Michelin Plate with a creative cooking citation in both 2024 and 2025; strong signals for a €€€€ contemporary restaurant on Vienna's Kärntner Ring. Chef Alexandru Simon's kitchen is the sharper pick over Vienna's bigger-name addresses if you want serious ambition without the booking difficulty of a two-star room. Reserve directly; availability is relatively easy for this tier.

Book Delfin Amazon Cruises if the Amazon is the center of the trip, not if Iquitos is just a stopover. The value is in the river-based format and changing setting, so choose a cabin tier for view and downtime rather than size alone. Better for repeat Peru travelers than first-timers trying to cover the classic circuit.

La Pyramide - Maison Henriroux is a restaurant on Boulevard Fernand Point in Vienne.

La Villa des Orangers is a strong Marrakech pick for couples and special-occasion travelers who want a quieter, riad-style luxury stay near the old city. Its Michelin 1 Key, Relais & Châteaux recognition, polished positioning make the splurge easier to justify, though travelers wanting a larger resort feel should compare it with Marrakech's palace hotels first.

Mirazur is a restaurant in Menton on the French Riviera.

Le Clos des Sens is the Annecy choice for a quiet, design-led stay where the hotel's atmosphere and dining credibility are central to the trip. It suits couples and food-focused travelers better than families or logistics-first visitors. Compare Hébé Hotel for city convenience, Les Trésoms for a broader resort feel, Palace de Menthon for a grander lakeside stay.

Wappen-Saal earns its €€€€ price if you're buying the full package: Michelin Plate cooking by chef Maik Albrecht inside a genuine 18th-century castle on the Burg Schlitz estate in rural Mecklenburg. The atmosphere is quiet and formal, the setting is unlike any city fine-dining room, the country-house service model fits the occasion. Note the annual closure 2–20 September.

Book Château Louise de La Vallière for a Loire Valley occasion stay where the château setting matters more than city convenience. It suits couples, quiet celebrations, small retreats, with MICHELIN Guide Hotels Selected, Gault & Millau, Relais & Châteaux, Virtuoso signals supporting the luxury positioning. Confirm room type and inclusions before committing.

Book Domaine Le Mouflon d'Or when you want a planned Corsican meal around Zonza rather than a quick village fallback. The 2025 Relais Châteaux recognition is the key quality signal, the strongest move is to keep both food and wine choices tied to Corsican tradition.

La Cuisine d'Amélie holds a Michelin Plate for creative cooking in 2024 and 2025, making it the most decorated restaurant option at the €€ price tier in Lauris. The intimate room and Mediterranean kitchen suit a considered Provençal lunch more than a casual stop. Book a few days ahead in summer; the (3.6/ ) is worth noting but the Michelin recognition is the more reliable signal here.

Otahuna Lodge is worth booking when the stay itself is the reason for the trip: a polished Tai Tapu country-house base with serious luxury credentials. Value is strongest for couples and occasion-led travellers who want privacy, service depth, proximity to Christchurch rather than a remote wilderness lodge.

La Bastide Saint-Antoine works if Grasse is the center of the trip and hotel recognition matters more than beach proximity. Its Relais & Châteaux and MICHELIN hotel-selection signals make it a safer upscale pick than an unvetted local stay, but Cannes-focused travelers should compare Hôtel Belle Plage or MOB Cannes instead.

Casa Pestagua is a polished Colombian-Fusion choice in Cartagena's historic center, better suited to a celebration dinner than a casual walk-in meal. The 2025 Relais & Châteaux recognition and chef Heberto Eljach make it worth considering when the setting matters as much as the cooking, though value-focused diners should compare it with livelier or more casual Cartagena options first.

Canlis is a restaurant on Aurora Avenue North in Seattle.

Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa on the Helshoogte Pass is the Winelands' most coherent combination of serious kitchen, estate setting, art-collection depth. Chef Clinton Jacobs runs a produce-led kitchen with Relais & Chateaux recognition and. Book two to three weeks out for weekend visits in peak season; weekday availability is generally easier.

Awasi Iguazu is worth targeting for a high-privacy Iguazú celebration or retreat, especially given its Michelin 2 Keys recognition in 2025 plus 2026 Relais Chateaux and Virtuoso credentials. It is not the value play for travelers who only need a base near the falls; book it when the hotel experience is meant to carry the trip.

Choose Castel Fragsburg for a calm Italian dinner above Merano when setting and hospitality matter as much as the cooking. Chef Otto Nijenhuis anchors the kitchen, the 2025 Relais Chateaux Award gives it a credible quality signal. It is better for couples or small groups than for a quick central meal.

Il Bottaccio is worth shortlisting for a quieter Montignoso stay with a clear service signal from its 2026 Relais Chateaux Award. Book it if you want a calmer Tuscan base over Forte dei Marmi resort energy; compare nearby Forte dei Marmi hotels if beachfront infrastructure, loyalty clarity, or a denser hotel scene matters more.

Book Villa Cordevigo for a planned Italian meal in a destination setting, not for takeout or a casual last-minute bite. The strongest fit is a couple, small celebration, or Lake Garda-area traveler who wants the room and hospitality context to matter as much as the food.

A strong special-occasion choice in Gargas if the stay is meant to revolve around a polished Provence hotel rather than a packed town itinerary. The recognition profile is serious, with Michelin 2 Keys, La Liste, Forbes, Virtuoso, Relais & Châteaux signals, so it suits couples and celebration trips more than quick stopovers.

Sítio Valverde is the sensible Lisbon pick when you want Portuguese Contemporary cooking in a polished Avenida da Liberdade setting without chasing a louder scene. Book it for a composed dinner, a quiet occasion, or a first-night meal in the city; cross-shop JNcQUOI Asia or JNcQUOI Frou Frou if the room's energy matters more than the cuisine.

The Barn at Blackberry Farm is a fine-dining room on a working Tennessee farm, with a 135,000-bottle wine cellar holding a World of Fine Wine 3-Star Accreditation and farm-sourced American cooking under Chef Cassidee Dabney. Access is tied to a Blackberry Farm resort stay, pricing is $$$+, and the experience is worth building a trip around for food and wine explorers who want land-to-table depth.

Book Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort if the trip calls for a quiet Wulai hot-spring reset rather than a Taipei city base. Its Relais & Châteaux recognition and MICHELIN Guide hotel selection make it a serious spa-resort choice, with the clearest fit for couples, repeat Taiwan travelers, short recovery stays.

A Quinta da Auga Hotel & Spa is worth prioritizing for a quieter Santiago de Compostela stay where the hotel and spa are part of the trip. Its Michelin 1 Key (2024) and Relais & Châteaux Award (2026) support the splurge, but value is weaker if you mainly need central access or chain-style loyalty points.

Les Prés d'Eugénie is a hotel, restaurant, spa in Eugénie-les-Bains, France.