The Michelin Guide has added nine new accommodation properties from Romania to its 2026 recommendations list, bringing the total number of selected local properties to 25, according to data reported by trendshrb.ro. All nine new entries are eligible for Michelin Key distinctions—the hospitality equivalent of Michelin stars—with the final list of one, two, or three Keys set to be officially announced on September 18, 2026.
Notable among the new properties are three hotels in Cluj-Napoca, marking the city’s first substantial presence in the international selection: ELANIA Resort & Spa (Făgetului Street), Radisson Blu Hotel Cluj (near Cluj Arena), and Vibre Hotel (Constantin Brâncuși Street). The other six newly listed properties are Kronwell Hotel and Qosmo Hotel in Brașov, Moon Valley Comarnic, The Pines Boutique Villa in Vama Veche, Valedor Hotel Boutique & Spa in Bușteni, and Zara Chalet in Bran. All 16 properties featured in the 2025 edition were retained. In the previous edition, Romania earned two Michelin Keys through Bethlen Estates Transylvania and Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, while four properties received one Key: InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, Singureni Manor Equestrian Retreat, Epoque Hotel Relais & Chateaux, and The Marmorosch Autograph Collection Bucharest. Launched in early 2024, the Michelin Key system assesses venues across five criteria: architecture and interior design, service quality and consistency, distinct personality, value for money, and contribution to the local community. Globally, the guide’s portfolio brings together over 9,000 properties across more than 100 countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Romanian hotels are included in the 2026 Michelin Guide?
The 2026 Michelin Guide features a total of 25 hotels from Romania, comprising 9 new entries and 16 properties retained from the previous year.
What are the Michelin Key distinctions?
The Michelin Key is the hospitality equivalent of Michelin stars, recognizing exceptional hotels across criteria including architecture, service consistency, character, price-to-experience ratio, and local impact.
When will the Michelin Keys for 2026 be officially announced?
The final list designating one, two, or three Michelin Keys for eligible properties will be announced on September 18, 2026.