Press Release
Twelve Auberge Collection Properties Honored On Travel + Leisure’s 2021 World’s Best List
Readers voted three of the leading luxury hospitality brand’s resorts No. 1 in their respective destinations
MILL VALLEY, Calif. (September 13, 2021) – Auberge Collection, a portfolio of 20 design- and culinary-led hotels, resorts and residences featuring intuitive service and one-of-a-kind experiences, has been recognized with many coveted accolades on Travel + Leisure’s 2021 World’s Best list. As determined by today’s most passionate and discerning travelers on the annual survey, Auberge Collection was honored across 16 categories. The brand itself was named one of the “Top Hotel Brands in the World,” while twelve of its resorts and hotels were awarded in their respective destinations and beyond. Of these properties, three resorts were awarded No. 1 in their categories. Auberge Collection’s prestigious rankings further establish its luxury properties among the world’s top-performing and best-loved hotels and resorts in new and existing destinations.
Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection (Santorini) has been named both the No. 1 Resort in Greece and the No. 1 Resort in Europe. The property was also awarded No. 6 on the “Top 100 Hotels in the World” list. The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection (Park City, UT) and Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection (Austin, TX) have also been awarded prestigious rankings as the No. 1 Resorts in their respective destinations of Utah and Texas, and the Park City retreat joined the rankings on the “Top 15 Resort Hotels in the Continental U.S” list. Both the Utah and Texas awards were introduced as brand new categories in this year’s edition of the list.
“It’s an honor for Auberge Collection to lead Travel + Leisure’s esteemed list with the most properties recognized of any other luxury brand,” said Craig Reid, president and chief executive office, Auberge Collection. “We are grateful for all of the travelers who have visited us at our hotels and resorts over the last year. The collection’s robust presence on the list, especially within two new categories, confirms that our guest experience is resonating with travelers in a meaningful way at our beloved destinations around the globe.”
Additional Auberge Collection properties awarded on the list include:
- Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
- Esperanza, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection (Aspen, CO)
- Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection (Telluride, CO)
- Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection (Hawai’i Island)
- Primland Resort, Auberge Collection (Blue Ridge Mountains, VA.)
- Solage, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, CA)
- The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection (Newport, R.I.)
- White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection (Kennebunk, ME)
Each year, the readers of Travel + Leisure share their thoughts on destinations, hotels, resorts, spas, cities, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, rental-car agencies, and more in the annual survey. As the United States’ largest travel media brand with a total audience of 35 million across all platforms, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2021 is an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travelers once again make plans to set out on trips around the globe.
The awards come at a time of thoughtful expansion for Auberge Collection. By the end of 2021, the brand will have opened five new hotels, including Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Collection in Santa Fe, N.M., Primland Resort, Auberge Collection in Blue Ridge Mountains, VA., Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection in Costa Rica, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection in Napa Valley, CA., and Etéreo, Auberge Collection in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Auberge has also debuted significant transformations of several existing properties this year, including Solage, Auberge Collection in Napa Valley, CA., Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection in Telluride, CO., and The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection in Newport, R.I. New openings on the horizon for early 2022 include The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Collection in Los Olivos, CA. and Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection in Punta de Mita, Mexico.
Auberge Collection’s awards are showcased in the magazine’s October 2021 issue and on travelandleisure.com.
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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 20 hotels and resorts across three continents and eight new hotels under development, 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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