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Condé Nast Traveler Readers Vote 19 Auberge Collection Properties Among The World’s Best In 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards
Auberge Collection Ranked Among the Highest Percentage of Property Awards of All Luxury Hotel Brands
MILL VALLEY, Calif. (October 6, 2022) – This week, Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, recognizing nineteen properties within the celebrated Auberge Collection portfolio with top honors. Of the luxury hotel brands awarded on the list, Auberge Collection had the highest percentage of hotels and resorts recognized. Most notably, Solage, Auberge Collection, Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Collection and Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection ranked no. 1 in their respective categories.
Selected by more than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers across the globe, the Auberge Collection properties acknowledged as some of the highest-rated properties in the world include:
- Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)
- Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Collection (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
- Chileno Bay Resorts & Residences, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
- Esperanza, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
- Etéreo, Auberge Collection (Riviera Maya, Mexico)
- Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection (Park City, Utah)
- Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection (Greece)
- Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection (Costa Rica)
- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection (Aspen, Colo.)
- The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection (Park City, Utah)
- Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection (Washington, Conn.)
- Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection (Telluride, Colo.)
- Malliouhana, Auberge Collection (Anguilla)
- Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection (Hawai’i)
- Primland Resort, Auberge Collection (Blue Ridge Mountains, Virg.)
- Solage, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)
- The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection (Newport, RI)
- White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection (Kennebunk, Maine)
“We are honored by this tremendous recognition for our portfolio by the discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler,” said Craig Reid, president & chief executive officer, Auberge Collection. “These standout rankings reflect the excellent service provided by our team members and celebrate another exciting year of growth and dedication. We proudly applaud our team for making Auberge Collection the best-loved collection of hotels and resorts in the world and for creating one-of-a-kind experiences in the world’s most beloved destinations.”
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection in Aspen ranked no. 1 in the Southwest and West and no. 22 in the Top 50 Hotels in the World. The storied property is a 131-year-old historic landmark with contemporary accommodations and modern amenities that honor the property’s iconic mountain spirit. Property highlights include the legendary J-Bar, which is lauded as an Aspen institution; Prospect, an American bistro; après-ski favorite the Living Room bar and lounge; and the sultry underground bar, Bad Harriet. Also in Colorado, Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection received top honors in the Southwest and West category.
Additional recognition included the brand’s Mexico properties that placed at the top of their categories. Etéreo, Auberge Collection in Riviera Maya ranked no. 2 in the Eastern Mexico region. Located in the luxury development of Kanai, the new property opened in late 2021, offering travelers a breathtaking oceanfront resort. With soulful experiences and a holistic wellness program steeped in the tradition and wisdom of the ancient Mayans, Etéreo, Auberge Collection is a contemporary embodiment of the local heritage. Additionally, the beloved Los Cabos resort, Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection, was ranked no. 2 in the Western Mexico region. Set on the most coveted swimming beach in Los Cabos, Chileno Bay offers an active and highly-personalized experience, complete with the coastal destination’s top restaurants, COMAL and YAYA, and a lifestyle centered around its picturesque three-tiered infinity pool and sandy beach. Esperanza, Auberge Collection, the romantic resort renowned for its culinary excellence and barefoot luxury in Los Cabo, Mexico was also honored among the top resorts in the Western Mexico region.
In Napa Valley, the renowned Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Collection was recognized as the no. 1 hotel in Northern California, and the recently renovated Solage, Auberge Collection was recognized as the no. 1 resort in Northern California. Additional recognition included the brand’s Northeast properties: The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection in Newport, Rhode Island, which ranked no. 2 in the U.S. Northeast region; White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection in Kennebunk, Maine and Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection in Washington, Connecticut, the idyllic New England countryside escape.
The luxury brand’s Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection in Costa Rica ranked high within the top Central America resorts, and Primland Resort, Auberge Collection in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia placed within the top resorts of the South. Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection, located on Hawaii’s Kohala Coast, ranked among the top resorts in Hawaii. Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection, a cliff-top sanctuary offering Santorini’s best sunset views, was voted one of the top resorts in Europe and Greece, while Malliouhana, Auberge Collection on the island of Anguilla was voted among the best resorts in the Caribbean.
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection and Goldener Hirsh, Auberge Collection in Park City, Utah were both ranked within the top resorts in the Mountain West region, while Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Collection was voted among the best resorts in The Southwest and West.
More than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses rating their travel experiences across the globe to provide a full snapshot of the top places they enjoyed this year and can’t wait to return to next. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and the full list of winners can be found here. A full list of Auberge Collection properties can be found at beta.auberge.com.
About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 23 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
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About The Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group is a privately-held consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports and adventure companies. These organizations include: Gulf States Toyota, GSFSGroup, US AutoLogistics, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, AS Roma, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, Diamond Creek Golf Club, Congaree and Legendary Expeditions. The Friedkin Group is led by Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin. For more information, visit www.friedkin.com.
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