Michelin has presented the very first Michelin Key selection for Thailand, awarding 58 properties offering the most outstanding stays throughout the country. Eight hotels were awarded with Three Michelin Keys, 19 with Two Michelin Keys, and 31 with One Michelin Key.
This inaugural Thai selection makes the Kingdom the second Asian country to see its hospitality scene rewarded by the Michelin Guide after earlier Michelin Key selections in France, Spain, Italy, Japan, the US, Canada and Mexico.

The Michelin Guide’s hotel selection provides users with recommendations for a complete travel experience. Awarded by the Michelin Guide inspection team based on anonymous stays or visits – independently of existing labels, tourism stars and pre-established quotas – the Michelin Keys are a new international benchmark that aim to guide travellers to accommodation that stand out for their unique hospitality concept, distinctive character, warm welcome and extremely high level of service.
Eight hotels were awarded the highest ranking of Three Michelin Keys, indicating an extraordinary stay. The eight awarded hotels include Keemala and Amanpuri in Phuket, Samujana Villas in Koh Samui, Soneva Kiri in Koh Kood, Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Krabi, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai in Chiang Mai, as well as Mandarin Oriental and The Siam in Bangkok.
Two Michelin Keys – describing an exceptional stay – were presented to 19 properties, comprising seven in Bangkok, such as Capella Bangkok and The Sukhothai Bangkok; four in Koh Samui, namely Napasai, A Belmond Hotel, Banyan Tree Samui, SALA Samui Choengmon Beach, and Six Senses Samui; Rachamankha located in Chiang Mai; and The Sarojin in Khao Lak.
Of the 31 newly-awarded hotels receiving the One Michelin Key, which means a very special stay, eight are located in the Bangkok, five in Phuket and four in Chiang Mai. These include InterContinental Khao Yai Resort, Iniala Beach House, Rayavadee, InterContinental Bangkok, Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok, COMO Metropolitan Bangkok, 137 Pillars Suites Bangkok, and Raya Heritage, among others.
All Michelin Guide hotel recommendations are available for free on the Michelin Guide website and mobile application. To assist travellers throughout their stay, the Michelin Guide also provides a concierge service run by travel experts employed by the Michelin Guide.
Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, stated: “This selection is an open invitation to explore Thailand, enjoy its heavenly landscapes and warm hospitality, and experience memorable stays at some of the most attractive prices.
“Using the Michelin Guide’s digital platforms, travellers can now filter their search and book hotels for stays that we hope will be unforgettable.”
The next Michelin Keys will be announced in Great Britain and Ireland on October 1 and in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on October 9.




























Ascott’s Citadines brand has joined forces with ClassPass, a monthly fitness subscription service, to provide its guests and loyalty members access to the world’s largest fitness platform.
As part of the partnership, guests of Citadines properties and members of Ascott Star Rewards (ASR) will enjoy upsized ClassPass new member benefits during a two-month campaign from October 15 to December 14 across various markets in Asia-Pacific, France and the UK. These include a complimentary one-month membership for new ClassPass members to enjoy fitness classes at different studios, gyms and wellness centres within each market.
In China, the campaign – which commenced on September 26 and runs until November 30 – offers ASR members discount codes to offset the cost of ClassPass sessions. In addition, ClassPass members in China who sign up as ASR members can receive a 75 per cent discount on their first stay at any participating ASR properties.
Following this campaign, more Citadines properties across Asia-Pacific will gradually be added to the ClassPass app, where fitness facilities such as the pool and gym will be made available for booking by ClassPass members.
These initiatives with ClassPass are integral to activ∞, a curation of amenities and programmes to promote an active lifestyle among Citadines’ guests. Under activ∞ Unlimited, amenities and signature programmes are specially curated at each Citadines property, catering to the unique characteristics of each city and addressing the needs of guests.
Citadines properties in the UAE, Oman, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, the Philippines, China, Malaysia, and Singapore have also solidified partnerships with various fitness studios to offer guests classes such as yoga, Pilates, and body combat. Leisure hiking and cycling tours were also made available at Citadines properties in the UK and Vietnam.
In addition, For the Love of Coffee, another signature programme of Citadines, has kicked off International Coffee Week today with its _#CitadinesLovesCoffee_ campaign.
This features over 210 activities inviting coffee lovers to experience coffee-inspired activities underpinned by three themes: Unlimited Connections, Unlimited Experiences, and Unlimited Discoveries.