According to the publication TrendsHRB in an article by Carmen Filote, Romania is consolidating its presence in the prestigious international hotel ranking with the inclusion of nine new accommodations in the 2026 Michelin Key selection. With these additions, our country reaches a total of 25 properties recommended by the Michelin Guide and eligible to receive one, two, or three Keys, with the final list of distinctions set to be officially announced on September 18.
The nine newly added properties to the selection are Elania Resort & Spa, Radisson Blu Hotel Cluj, and Vibre Hotel (Cluj-Napoca), Kronwell Hotel and Qosmo Hotel (Brașov), Moon Valley (Comarnic), The Pines Boutique Villa (Vama Veche), Valedor Hotel Boutique & Spa (Bușteni), and Zara Chalet (Bran). These join the 16 properties selected in the 2025 edition, of which two currently hold two Michelin Keys (Bethlen Estates Transylvania and Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest), and four hold one Key each (InterContinental Athenee Palace Bucharest, Singureni Manor Equestrian Retreat, Epoque Hotel Relais & Chateaux, and The Marmorosch Autograph Collection Bucharest). Among the other properties reconfirmed on the recommendations list are Atra, Chalet Royal, Ecletico Villa, Eden Hill Retreat & Spa, JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel, Matca Hotel Relais & Châteaux, Moxy Bucharest Old Town, Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest, Rosetti Hotel Bucharest, and The Pines Bucegi Lodge. Globally, the Michelin Key selection brings together more than 9,000 properties across over 100 countries, and this year’s edition will also feature four special awards for architecture and design, wellness, authentic local experiences, and opening of the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hotels in Romania are included in the Michelin Key selection?
Romania has 25 properties included in the Michelin Key selection, 9 of which are new additions for the 2026 edition.
Which Romanian hotels currently hold Michelin Keys?
Two properties hold two Michelin Keys (Bethlen Estates and Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard), and four properties hold one Key each.
When will the new Michelin Key distinctions be officially announced?
The final list of distinctions awarded to eligible properties will be officially announced on September 18.