Auberge Collection Triumphs on Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards List with the Highest Percentage of Featured Resorts

The collection achieved top rankings among the finest resorts in the world, with nine properties earning No. 1in their respective categories and Grace Hotel Awarded No. 1 Resort in Europe

BETHESDA, Md. (July 8, 2025) – Auberge Collection, the most inspiring collection of one-of-a-kind properties and experiences in the world, has been recognized by Travel + Leisure’s sophisticated readers as one of this year’s most highly lauded luxury hospitality brands. Collectively, Auberge Collection had the highest percentage of resorts included of luxury hotel brands on Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards list, with 23 of the brand’s 26 eligible hotels awarded for their excellence. Additionally, nine Auberge properties earned No. 1 rankings in their respective categories, with Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection in Santorini, Greece, named the No. 1 Resort in Europe, and Primland Resort, Auberge Collection in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia, awarded the No. 1 Resort in the Continental U.S. 

Top honors include:

• Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Collection: No. 2 Resort in the West
• Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection: No. 1 City Hotel in Austin
• Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection: No. 1 Resort in Utah
• Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection: No. 1 Resort in Europe and No. 1 Resort in Greece
• Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection: No. 1 Resort in Central America
• Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection: No. 1 Resort in Colorado
• Primland Resort, Auberge Collection: No. 1 Resort in the Continental U.S. and No. 1 Resort in the South
• Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection: No. 2 Resort in Mexico
• The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Collection: No. 2 Resort in the Continental U.S. and No. 1 Resort in California
• The Dunlin, Auberge Collection: No. 1 Resort in South Carolina
• Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection: No. 1 Resort in New York State

“To have almost a third of our properties ranked number one in their destinations, and to see Grace Hotel named the number one hotel in Europe, is a tremendous honor,” said Christian Clerc, President and CEO of Auberge Collection. “This is a remarkable achievement and a true testament to the love and admiration our guests have for our dedicated teams, our properties, and the Auberge brand. I am so proud and humbled to be part of this extraordinary company.”
 

Other notable accolades include the soulful Southwest escape, Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Collection in Santa Fe, N.M., recognized as the No. 2 Resort in the West, the luxuriously relaxed surf retreat Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection in Punta de Mita, Mexico, named the No. 2 Resort in Mexico, and the hidden-gem culinary destination, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Collection in Los Olivos, Calif., selected as the No. 2 Resort in the Continental U.S.. In addition, Auberge Collection secured eleven highly coveted spots in the 100 Best Hotels in the World list with the following properties honored:

• #8: Primland, Auberge Collection
• #11: Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection
• #12: The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Collection
• #16: Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection
• #18: Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection
• #48: Etéreo, Auberge Collection
• #54: Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection
• #56: The Dunlin, Auberge Collection
• #64 (tie): Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection
• #64 (tie): Solage, Auberge Collection
• #98: Esperanza, Auberge Collection 

Additional Auberge Collection properties awarded on this year’s list include:

• Auberge du Soleil: Napa Valley, Calif. (No. 6 Resort in California)
• Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Collection: Santa Fe, N.M. (No. 2 Resort in the West)
• Bowie House, Auberge Collection: Fort Worth, Texas (No. 14 City Hotel in the U.S.)
• Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection: Los Cabos, Mexico (No. 14 Resort in Mexico)
• Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection: Austin, Texas (No. 1 City Hotel in Austin)
• Esperanza, Auberge Collection: Los Cabos, Mexico (No. 8 Resort in Mexico, No. 98 Hotel in the World)
• Etéreo, Auberge Collection: Riviera Maya, Mexico (No. 4 Resort in Mexico, No. 48 Hotel in the World)
• Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection: Park City, Utah (No. 1 Resort in Utah)
• Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection: Santorini, Greece (No. 1 Resort in Greece, No. 1 Resort in Europe, No. 16 Hotel in the World)
• Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection: Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica (No. 1 Resort in Central America, No. 18 Hotel in the World)
• Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection: Aspen, Colo. (No. 3 Resort in Colorado)
• Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection: Telluride, Colo. (No. 1 Resort in Colorado, No. 8 Resort in the Continental U.S., No. 64 Hotel in the World (tie))
• Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection: Island of Hawai’i (No. 5 Resort in Hawaii)
• Primland Resort, Auberge Collection: Blue Ridge Mountains, Va. (No. 1 Resort in the South, No. 1 Resort in the Continental U.S., No. 8 Hotel in the World)
• Solage, Auberge Collection: Napa Valley, Calif. (No. 3 Resort in California, No. 9 Resort in the Continental U.S., No. 64 Hotel in the World (tie))
• Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection: Napa Valley, Calif. (No. 7 Resort in California)
• Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection: Punta de Mita, Mexico (No. 2 Resort in Mexico, No. 11 Hotel in the World)
• The Dunlin, Auberge Collection: Kiawah River, S.C. (No. 1 Resort in South Carolina, No. 7 Resort in the Continental U.S., No. 56 Hotel in the World)
• The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Collection: Los Olivos, Calif. (No. 1 Resort in California, No. 2 Resort in the Continental U.S., No. 12 Hotel in the World)
• The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection: Park City, Utah (No. 3 Resort in Utah)
• The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection: Newport, R.I. (No. 7 Resort in New England)
• White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection: Kennebunk, Maine (No. 3 Inn in the Continental U.S.)
• Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection: Hudson Valley, N.Y. (No. 1 Resort in New York State, No. 6 Resort in the Continental U.S., No. 54 Hotel in the World)

Each year, Travel + Leisure recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more around the globe, according to the results of the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 readers’ survey. Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards are an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travelers make plans to set out on trips around the globe. This recognition is a powerful testament to the extraordinary experience provided, as the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is a leading barometer of the places and companies that satisfy some of the most passionate and discerning travelers out there now.

These accolades come at an exciting time of thoughtful and strategic expansion for Auberge Collection in European and urban markets. Earlier this year, the brand opened Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection in Florence, Italy, and The Woodward, Auberge Collection in Geneva, Switzerland. Next year, Auberge will debut the highly anticipated Cambridge House, Auberge Collection in Mayfair, London, and The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas, Texas. Auberge will soon open several additional urban and resort locations, including The Shore Club, Auberge Collection in Miami Beach, Florida, The Birdsall, Auberge Collection in Houston, Texas, Shell Bay Club and Resort, Auberge Collection in Hallandale Beach, Florida, and Moncayo, Auberge Collection in Puerto Rico.

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 30 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, Westside and Northside Lexus, Accelerated Solutions Group, The Friedkin Group International, Copilot Capital, Auberge Collection, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, Everton Football Club, AS Roma, AS Cannes, Everton FC, 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.