Auberge Collection Honored With Twenty-two Forbes Travel Guide 2022 Star Awards

Auberge properties honored among the globe’s leading luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, with eleven properties earning the highest five-star rating

 

MILL VALLEY, Calif. (April 26, 2022) – Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today announced its 2022 Star Awards. Auberge Collection achieved a total of twenty-two awards on this year’s list, with eleven properties earning the highest Five-Star rating. In the hotel category, seven properties earned Five-Star Ratings and four properties earned Four-Star ratings. Additionally, one restaurant received a Five-Star rating; three restaurants received Four-Star ratings; one restaurant received a recommended rating; three spas received Five-Star ratings and three spas received Four-Star ratings. The honorees were selected by a team of professional inspectors who traveled the world to anonymously assess each hotel, restaurant and spa based on 900 objective standards that determined the coveted annual Star Ratings.

 

This year, The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection was honored for the first time, achieving Five-Stars for both the hotel and spa and Four-Stars for its signature restaurant, Yuta. Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection also made its debut on this year’s list, achieving Four-Stars for the hotel. Following comprehensive renovations, Madeline Hotel and Residences, Auberge Collection and White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection were awarded Five-Star ratings for the first time ever, a testament to the brand’s continued investment in its existing properties.

 

The 2022 Star Awards also recognized several properties within the collection for another consecutive year of excellence. This includes Auberge du Soleil’s ninth consecutive Five-Star rating; Esperanza, Auberge Collection’s seventh consecutive Five-Star rating; Solage, Auberge Collection’s sixth consecutive Five-Star rating and Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection’s second consecutive Five-Star rating. At Four-Stars, Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection was honored for its eight consecutive years and Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection for its third consecutive year.

 

“This year’s Forbes Star Ratings are a true reflection of Auberge Collection’s passion for providing the best in luxury hospitality for our guests,” said Craig Reid, president and chief executive officer, Auberge Collection. “We are honored to be classified with such high regard. Our team strives to create extraordinary experiences for travelers that are inspired by the magnificence of each destination and these awards further underscore the team’s success in creating one-of-a-kind journeys.”

 

Auberge Collection properties awarded in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2022 Star Awards include:

 

Five-Star Ratings:

• Auberge du Soleil (Napa Valley, Calif.)
• Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
• Esperanza, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
• • Madeline Hotel and Residences, Auberge Collection (Telluride, Colo.)
  • Solage, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)
  • The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection (Park City, Utah)
  • White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection (Kennebunk, Maine)

   

  Four-Star Ratings:

  • Primland, Auberge Collection (Blue Ridge Mountains, Virg.)
  • Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection (Austin, Texas)
  • Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection (Aspen, Colo.)
  • Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection (Washington, Conn.)

   

  Along with the hotels and resorts recognized, five restaurants and six spas were distinguished as the top culinary and spa destinations in the world, including:

   

  Five-Star Restaurant Rating:

  • White Barn Inn Restaurant at White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection (Kennebunk, Maine)

   

  Four-Star Restaurant Ratings:

  • Solbar at Solage, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)
  • The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil (Napa Valley, CA)
  • Yuta at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection (Park City, Utah),

   

  Recommended Restaurant Rating:

  • Elements at Primland, Auberge Collection (Blue Ridge Mountains, VA)

   

  Five-Star Spa Ratings:

  • The Auberge Spa at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
  • Edge Spa at The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection (Park City, Utah)
  • The Spa at Esperanza, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)

   

  Four-Star Spa Ratings:

  • Auberge du Soleil Spa (Napa Valley, Calif.)
  • Spa Solage at Solage, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)
  • The Spa at Mayflower Inn (Washington, Conn.)

   

  Auberge Collection will introduce four new hotels this year that will strive to offer the same caliber of exception hospitality, including Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.); Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection (Hudson Valley, New York); The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Collection (Los Olivos, Calif) and Susurros del Corazon, Auberge Collection (Punta de Mita, Mexico).

   

  “Travel has come back strongly, and the resilient hospitality industry is creatively rallying to accommodate the increased occupancy demand for most regions,” says Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide.

 

“While the industry faces some lingering issues, the 2022 award winners proved ready for those challenges and more, demonstrating the best that luxury hospitality has to offer.”

 

To view the new Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.

 

For a detailed explanation of how Forbes Travel Guide compiles its Star Ratings, click here.

 

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 22 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.

 

About Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Our anonymous professional inspectors evaluate based on up to 900 objective standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travelers select the world’s best luxury experiences. The only way to get a Five-Star, Four-Star or Recommended rating is by earning it through our independent inspection process. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, please visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.