Six Senses Awarded MICHELIN Keys in Europe and Asia
The MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural hotel recognition program, MICHELIN Keys, has awarded Two Keys to Six Senses Yao Noi and Six Senses Samui in Thailand and One Key to Six Senses Rome and Six Senses Kyoto.
Creating a good hotel, Mark Twain wrote, “is an art apart”. A MICHELIN Key serves as the hotel equivalent to the MICHELIN Star awarded to restaurants and recognizes hotels for providing exceptional stays that meet the highest standards of hospitality. Distinction is based on five criteria: excellence in architecture and design, service quality, overall personality and character, value for the price, and meaningful contributions to the local community.
Two Keys: Six Senses Samui
“The split-level villas are classic island accommodations in every way, decked out in rich local hardwoods, with open-plan bathrooms, outdoor showers, and in most units, infinity-edge pools with unimpeded views out to sea … It’s an immersive experience, and the ‘hideaway’ tag is quite apt.”
Responding to the accolade, Johannes Steyn, General Manager of Six Senses Samui, said, “We are dedicated to providing our guests with memorable experiences during their stay. Two MICHELIN Keys are a huge tribute to all our hosts and the way they help guests reconnect and enjoy the relaxing benefits of nature in our picturesque hideaway.”
Two Keys: Six Senses Yao Noi
“Here you’re surrounded by calm seas, sheltered by the bay, with views of the jutting limestone formations that rise out of the waters … An idyllic location is just one-third of the formula. Next on the list are the villas …And the last third is the Six Senses Spa.”
“This achievement makes us even more determined to deliver emotional hospitality in keeping with our ethos of sustainability, wellness, and awe-inspiring experiences,” said Graham Grant, Regional General Manager of Six Senses Southeast Asia.
One Key: Six Senses Rome
“The rooms pay tribute to Rome’s history but feel more directly inspired by contemporary Italian luxury design … The spa, naturally, is a lavish one, a Roman bath to end all Roman baths.”
One Key: Six Senses Kyoto
“Kyoto is, for a multitude of reasons, no ordinary city — and while the Six Senses Kyoto lies within the city limits, surrounded by walkable sights and picturesque neighborhoods, it’s perfectly capable of offering travelers a thoroughly transformative experience.”
For more information, please contact:
Annabel Rayer
Global Director of Brand PR (Luxury & Lifestyle Brands) IHG Hotels & Resorts
E: annabel.rayer@ihg.com
