# Michelin Guide 2026 hotel Key awards

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> Updated: 2026-09-23T23:56:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Michelin Guide released its 2026 Michelin Keys selection, highlighting high-end hospitality in Portugal and Brazil. In Portugal, the number of awarded hotels increased to 69, with Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa and Pen Penha Longa Resort maintaining the highest distinction of three Keys. Brazil’s selection included 22 hotels, with Hotel das Cataratas and Rosewood São Paulo receiving three Keys.

Subsequent reports highlighted specific achievements for Portuguese properties, noting that Casas da Lapa and Bairro Alto Hotel earned the Michelin Key for the second consecutive year. Casas da Lapa was recognized for its 19th-century architecture and spa, while Lisbon’s Bairro Alto Hotel was noted for integrating historical heritage with contemporary art.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Portuguese hotels Casas da Lapa and Bairro Alto Hotel earn Michelin Keys

Casas da Lapa and Bairro Alto Hotel have both earned the Michelin Key for the second year in a row, recognizing their excellence in design, service, and hospitality in Portugal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portuguese-hotels-casas-da-lapa-and-bairro-alto-hotel-earn-michelin-keys

### 2026-09-18: Michelin Guide reveals 2026 hotel Keys for Portugal and Brazil

The Michelin Guide revealed its 2026 Michelin Keys, with Portugal increasing its awarded hotels to 69 and Brazil reaching a total of 22 recognized luxury properties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michelin-guide-reveals-2026-hotel-keys-for-portugal-and-brazil

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