Press Release
Auberge Resorts Collection is one of the top performing brands on Travel + Leisure's 2023 World's Best Awards List
The luxury brand represented the Top 3 best resorts in the U.S. among other impressive accolades
MILL VALLEY, Calif. (July 18, 2023) – Auberge Resorts Collection, a portfolio of 26 design- and culinary-led hotels, resorts, and residences that is known for its one-of-a-kind experiences, has been recognized by Travel + Leisure’s most passionate and discerning travelers as one of the best performing brands of the year. The 2023 World’s Best Awards list honors 15 of the brand’s hotels and resorts in their respective destinations and beyond. Most notably, three Auberge properties took top honors on the “Favorite Resorts in the U.S.” list, which features Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection in Deer Valley, UT as no. 1, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection in Napa Valley, CA as no. 2 and Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection in Aspen, CO as no. 3. Seven properties—including the three aforementioned, plus Madeline Hotel and Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection in Telluride, CO, Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection in Riviera Maya, Mexico, Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection in Santorini, Greece and Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection in Costa Rica—were also honored on the “100 Favorite Hotels in the World” list. These prestigious rankings further establish the brand’s luxury properties as the world’s best-loved hotels and resorts.
Other prestigious honors included Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection’s no. 3 placement on the list, “Favorite Resorts in Texas,” and The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection’s no. 2 ranking on “Favorite Resorts in Utah.”
“It is a privilege for Auberge Resorts Collection to be recognized on Travel + Leisure’s prestigious list, chosen by readers of one of the industry’s most revered publications,” said Craig Reid, president and chief executive officer, Auberge Resorts Collection. “Our team is proud of each destination’s exceptional experiences, unparalleled service and attention to detail, and we are honored that our efforts and the unforgettable journeys we create continue to resonate with guests. The collection’s growing presence on the list further solidifies Auberge Resorts Collection as one of the top luxury hotel operators in the world.”
The Auberge Resorts Collection properties awarded on this year’s lists include:
- Bishop’s Lodge, Auberge Resorts Collection: Santa Fe, New Mexico (#8 in 15 Favorite Resorts in the West)
- Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection: Los Cabos, Mexico (#14 in 25 Favorite Resorts in Mexico)
- Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection: Austin, Texas (#3 in 5 Favorite Resorts in Texas)
- Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection: Los Cabos, Mexico (#18 in 25 Favorite Resorts in Mexico)
- Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection: Riviera Maya, Mexico (#5 in 25 Favorite Resorts in Mexico, #78 in 100 Favorite Hotels in the World)
- Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Resorts Collection: Deer Valley, Utah (#1 in 15 Favorite Resorts in Utah, #1 in 15 Favorite U.S. Resorts, #4 in 100 Favorite Hotels in the World)
- Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection: Santorini, Greece (#3 in 10 Favorite Resorts in Greece, #9 in 15 Favorite Resorts in Europe, #79 in 100 Favorite Hotels in the World)
- Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Resorts Collection: Costa Rica (#3 in 10 Favorite Resorts in Central America, #86 in 100 Favorite Hotels in the World)
- Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection: Aspen, Colorado (#1 in 10 Favorite Resorts in Colorado, #3 in 15 Favorite U.S. Resorts, #13 in 100 Favorite Hotels in the World)
- Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection: Hawaii (#4 in 20 Favorite Resorts in Hawaii)
- Madeline Hotel and Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection: Telluride, Colorado (#2 in 10 Favorite Resorts in Colorado, #52 in 100 Favorite Hotels in the World)
- Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection: Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia (#11 in 15 Favorite Resorts in the South)
- Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection: Napa Valley, California (#8 in 15 Favorite Resorts in California)
- Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection: Napa Valley, California (#1 in 15 Favorite Resorts in California, #2 in 15 Favorite U.S. Resorts, #11 in 100 Favorite Hotels in the World)
- The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection: Park City, Utah (#2 in 10 Favorite Resorts in Utah)
Each year, the readers of Travel + Leisure share their thoughts on destinations, hotels, resorts, spas, cities, airlines, cruise lines, tour operators, rental-car agencies, and more in the annual survey. As the largest travel media brand in the United States with a total audience of 35 million across all platforms, the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2023 is an essential, trusted source for inspiration and guidance as travelers once again make plans to set out on trips around the globe. The awards results will be showcased in the magazine’s August 2023 issue and on travelandleisure.com.
The awards come at a time of ongoing and thoughtful expansion for Auberge Resorts Collection. Domaine Des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, the 13th-century chateau set on 2,500 forested acres in the Southwest countryside of France, joined the collection in early 2023. In the coming months, it will also debut the highly-anticipated Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, which is located in the Cultural District of Fort Worth, Texas.
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 26 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, Auberge Resorts Collection, AS Roma, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, 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.