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Fifteen Auberge Resorts Collection Properties Named on Travel + Leisure's 2025 ‘500 List’
Auberge Resorts Collection Tops Travel + Leisure’s coveted annual 500 list with the highest percentage of awarded properties among luxury brands
BETHESDA, Md. (April 21, 2025) — Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of ultra-luxury hotels, resorts and residences, was honored today with fifteen of its twenty-three eligible properties named to Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 2025 list of the top 500 hotels in the world. The brand led the coveted list with the highest percentage of awarded properties among luxury hotel brands. Drawn from the results of the 2024 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, this highly anticipated list recognizes the hotels and resorts that readers turn to again and again for excellence in quality, luxury, exceptional service and outstanding amenities. Known for its crafted approach to luxury and its ability to bring the soul of each destination to life, Auberge Resorts Collection’s strong placement on this esteemed list further solidifies its position as a leader in the industry.
“We are honored to be recognized as the leading luxury brand on Travel + Leisure’s prestigious 500 list,” said Christian Clerc, President and CEO, Auberge Resorts Collection. “This recognition reflects the extraordinary experiences and heartfelt service that define each of our one-of-a-kind properties and make Auberge the most inspiring collection of hotels and experiences in the world.”
Auberge Resorts Collection properties awarded on this year’s list include:
- Auberge du Soleil (Napa Valley, Calif.)
- Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
- Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection (Massignac, France)
- Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
- Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection (Riviera Maya, Mexico)
- Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection (Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica)
- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection (Aspen, Colo.)
- Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection (Telluride, Colo.)
- Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection (Hawai’i Island)
- Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)
- Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection (Punta de Mita, Mexico)
- The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection (Los Olivos, Calif.)
- The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection (Park City, Utah)
- The Vanderbilt, Auberge Resorts Collection (Newport, R.I.)
- Wildflower Farms, Auberge Resorts Collection (Hudson Valley, N.Y.)
Each of Auberge Resorts Collection’s one-of-a-kind properties exudes a unique personality that seamlessly reflects its distinctive destination, creating an unmatched sense of place while upholding the highest standards of luxury and service. Enriching experiences await guests at every turn—from aerial odysseys in Costa Rica and hot air balloon journeys in Napa Valley to exploring Hawai‘i’s spectacular coral reefs and farm-to-table dining experiences rooted in a deep connection to the land.
These accolades come at an exciting time of thoughtful and strategic expansion for Auberge Resorts Collection in European and urban markets. In Q1 2025, the brand opened Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Resorts Collection in Florence, Italy, and The Woodward, Auberge Resorts Collection in Geneva. These openings will be followed by the highly anticipated opening of Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection in Mayfair, London, in late 2025. Auberge will soon open several additional urban locations, including The Shore Club, Auberge Resorts Collection in Miami Beach, Fla., The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection in Dallas, Texas, and The Birdsall, Auberge Resorts Collection in Houston, Texas.
Travel + Leisure is the largest travel media brand in the United States. Its coveted accolades serve as a trusted source of inspiration and a guide for readers’ next adventures. Fifteen Auberge Resorts Collection properties are featured in the May 2025 issue of Travel + Leisure.
About Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts 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 30 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, 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, Westside and Northside Lexus, Accelerated Solutions Group, The Friedkin Group International, Copilot Capital, Auberge Resorts Collection, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, Everton Football Club, AS Roma, AS Cannes, Everton FC, 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.