These incorporations illustrate the brand’s commitment to celebrating the cultural diversity and heritage of each region.
Laurent Gardinier, president of Relais & Châteaux, reiterates the organization’s stance: « Our Association has embarked on a sustainable path, one that contributes, through dining and hospitality, to building a world that is more respectful, more supportive, and in harmony with living beings. »
Among the ten new entrants are two French establishments. Beginning with La Maison des Cimes in Malbuisson, in the Jura, which will open in August 2026.
Located on the shores of Lake Saint-Point, this eight-room hotel (including two suites), from 250€ per night, is led by chef Matthias Marc. It houses the fine-dining table La Table des Cimes and the traditional bistro Le Bistrot des Bûcherons (to open in November 2026).
Inside and outside, Relais & Châteaux La Maison des Cimes adopts the local architectural codes. True to the spirit of the building once a carpenter’s workshop, wood reigns on the walls and floors of the six rooms and two suites, each offering a Nordic bath on its balcony.
And then, Megève Bois, a 13-room chalet (including 1 villa and 5 suites), from 700€ per night, which provides direct access to the La Princesse ski lifts, leading to Mont d’Arbois. It features a gourmet restaurant, The Andrew, and a second refined Franco-Italian dining option, Le Simon, as well as a well-equipped spa (steam sauna, Himalayan salt relaxation room, body and facial treatments, including a ritual immersion in a heated Alpine hay bed).
Who are the other new members?
– Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina (Lisbon, Portugal): This 18th-century palace restored comprises 18 rooms and suites, along with a roof-top terrace overlooking the Tagus. The cuisine is led by chef Fabio Alves across the Suba and The Lisbon Club 55 restaurants.
– Masseria Auraterrae (Polignano a Mare, Italy): This 18th-century historic estate in Puglia features 22 rooms and a restaurant that highlights seasonal Adriatic produce.
– Quintonil Restaurant (Mexico City, Mexico): This two-Michelin-starred dining destination under chef Jorge Vallejo with his partner Alejandra Flores offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional Mexican cuisine.
– Relais Villa Corallo (Sant’Omero, Italy): Nestled in the Abruzzo region, this 19th-century 11-room residence presents terroir-focused cuisine from Zunica 1880, a Michelin-starred restaurant.
– Hiiragiya (Kyoto, Japan): Run by the same family for seven generations, this 23-room ryokan offers an immersion into traditional Japanese hospitality, with dinners served in a Kyo-Kaiseki style room.
– Villa Florhof (Zurich, Switzerland): This historic building underwent three years of renovation under Lalique’s direction. It offers 13 rooms and a gastronomic dining room led by chef Christian Jürgens.
– Wilderness Reserve (Sibton, United Kingdom): This 2,500-hectare estate in Suffolk presents several lodging formats (manor, cottages, and thatched-roof houses) totaling 29 villas and 8 rooms, complemented by the dining rooms The Dining Room and Fire Feast.
– The Nell New York (New York City, United States): Located at 10 Rockefeller Plaza, this Art Deco-inspired hotel with 134 rooms (opening planned for autumn 2027) houses a fine-dining restaurant on the 17th floor with views of the Rockefeller Center, a 325 m2 spa, and a tasting salon.
