10 hotels with Michelin-starred restaurants — and how to use points to pay for them
For travelers who are as passionate about food as they are about exploring new destinations, planning a vacation around a Michelin-starred dining experience can be the ultimate culinary adventure. It's the perfect excuse to catch a glimpse of high-profile chefs, discover unique ingredients and taste new techniques — and doing so may even give you a better appreciation for the culture and region you are visiting.
From well-known destinations to remote corners of the globe, some of the finest gastronomic gems are tucked within luxury hotels — and all of the ones we've featured here are bookable via a credit card travel rewards program or through a major hotel loyalty program. Depending on which credit cards you keep in your wallet or which hotel loyalty programs you use, the properties below can be booked via Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts, through major points hotel brands like Marriott (we're looking at you, Ritz-Carlton) or through partnerships like the one between Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
So whether you're dreaming of indulging in inventive tasting menus created by renowned chefs or enjoying a meal with views as unforgettable as the food itself, these 10 Michelin-starred restaurants at hotels around the world are worth planning ahead for (read: you're sure to need reservations well in advance) — and you might even have the chance to earn and burn points along the way.
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Il Carpaccio at Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris
Set in the swanky 8th Arrondissement, Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris offers impeccable elegance and immaculate service, and its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant, Il Carpaccio, is no exception. The restaurant's mission statement of "complexity presented in simplicity" comes to life through a gastronomic immersion into Italian cuisine with signature dishes such as beef carpaccio with Caesar sauce, crispy amaranth and black truffle or the famous Da Vittorio-style paccheri. Can't get in for dinner or want to save some money? The two-course lunch (starter and main course) is generous, served on beautiful copper plates and changes weekly. Best of all, it's only 70 euros ($76).
Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris participates in the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
T'ang Court at The Langham, Hong Kong
A haven within the tourism hub of Tsim Sha Tsui, The Langham, Hong Kong delivers an unforgettable, high-end experience for guests throughout the property. At T'ang Court in particular — its nine-time three Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant — diners are treated to an extensive dim sum selection, as well as additional a la carte and prix fixe tasting menus. Consider ordering the juicy crab with onions crusted with breadcrumbs, tender Japanese wagyu beef with spring onion and wasabi or the fresh lobster paired with three varieties of onions.
The Langham, Hong Kong participates in Langham's own loyalty program, Brilliant by Langham, and the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
Joel Robuchon at MGM Grand, Las Vegas
As the only restaurant in Las Vegas to achieve three Michelin stars, MGM Grand's Joel Robuchon is the pinnacle of fine dining in Sin City — in fact, chef Robuchon also happens to have the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. After guests enter his "mansion" (which was designed to resemble a luxurious art deco townhouse complete with marble floors and plush purple furniture), they can splurge on a tasting menu that features countless delicacies, such as Le Foie Gras, a carpaccio of foie gras and potatoes, adorned with white truffle shavings. The experience features four incredible tableside offerings, including a bread cart, cheese cart, tea cart and mignardises trolley. This property is bookable via Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts.
MGM Grand can be booked using Marriott Bonvoy points and also participates in the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
Al Muntaha at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, Dubai
What else would one expect from Dubai's most iconic hotel but a two-Michelin-starred restaurant perched on the 27th floor? Besides breathtaking panoramic views, guests are treated to a fine-dining menu that masterfully blends French cuisine with Mediterranean influences and is helmed by chef Saverio Sbaragli. Signature dishes such as squid and osetra caviar and Brittany lobster are perfect for savoring at dinner — or stop by to sample the epicurean menu, a four-course midday degustation journey.
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab participates in the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
La Baie at The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
Meaning "the bay" in French, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka's La Baie celebrates all things seafood while drawing inspiration from traditional French techniques. Chef de cuisine Christophe Gibert crafts eye-catching dishes that can be savored through all five senses. Choose from three prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner spreads that vary from five to seven courses. Think dishes such as charcoal-grilled blue lobster with turnip cream and crustacean coulis, abalone confit with butter and shellfish juice and roasted wagyu beef in a red wine sauce.
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka can be booked using Marriott Bonvoy points and also participates in the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley
Renowned for its relaxed sophistication and commitment to sourcing ingredients from neighboring farms and purveyors, The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil has been awarded a Michelin star for an impressive 17 consecutive years. Guests can make a reservation here for French-inspired cuisine, access to an extensive 15,000-bottle international wine cellar and idyllic views (it's nestled in a 33-acre hillside olive grove within California's legendary wine capital). The menu at The Restaurant changes seasonally and offers breakfast, a two- or three-course prix fixe lunch, a three-course brunch, three- or four-course dinner, a tasting menu and an a la carte menu — all available with optional wine pairings from the house sommelier, of course.
Auberge du Soleil participates in the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
L'Olivo at Jumeirah Capri Palace, Italy
Cliffside dining on the enchanting island of Capri is a pinch-me moment, and L'Olivo, the island's only two-Michelin-starred restaurant, takes delivering a magical evening seriously. Drawing inspiration from his roots on the nearby island of Ischia, executive chef Andrea Migliaccio serves traditional Mediterranean flavors with such standout dishes as lemon tagliolini with red prawns and smoked blue lobster. The restaurant is festooned with coastal chic decor and regularly schedules live piano performances, and the terrace has oceanfront views you won't soon forget.
Jumeirah Capri Palace participates in the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
RE-NAA at Eilert Smith Hotel, Norway
In Stavanger, Norway, where you'll find striking beaches and otherworldly fjords, lies the boutique, 12-room Eilert Smith Hotel, which exudes Scandinavian elegance from every corner. On-site, you'll find RE-NAA, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant headed by acclaimed chef Sven Erik Renaa. The menu is centered around seafood and accompanied by local produce as well as housemade bread. Some diners have likened RE-NAA to a theatrical atmosphere, thanks to its open kitchen and artful presentations. Reservations open in intervals of three months and run about six months in advance.
Eilert Smith Hotel can be booked using Hilton Honors points.
Cocina de Autor at Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Mexico
All-inclusive resorts aren't usually praised for their culinary prowess, and this is what makes the Grand Velas Riviera Maya such a special property: Dinner and wine at its Michelin-starred restaurant, Cocina de Autor, is included in the nightly rate. This multicourse tasting experience — created by executive chef Nahum Velasco — highlights the diversity of Mexican cuisine, with dishes such as shrimp with honeydew and yogurt, cauliflower with bone marrow and caviar and pork with black garlic, figs and watercress.
Grand Velas Riviera Maya participates in the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
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Caruso's at Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito, California
The Rosewood Miramar Beach radiates an estate-style atmosphere and is set on the gorgeous coastline of the "American Riviera" in Montecito, California. For an elevated experience, plan a meal at Caruso's, a Michelin-starred oceanfront restaurant. Chef Massimo Falsini's relationship with California's Central Coast mixes with his Italian roots and results in cuisine that highlights the region's local farmers, fishers and ranchers. As an added bonus, the venue has also earned a Michelin Green Star for its sustainability efforts. Dine from a choice of prix-fixe or chef's tasting menus, and choose from a wine selection sourced from the nearby Central Valley and other internationally renowned regions.
Rosewood Miramar Beach participates in the Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts program.
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