Auberge Collection Achieves the Highest Percentage of Properties Honored Among Luxury Hotel Portfolios in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

Condé Nast Traveler readers and travelers around the world vote twenty-five Auberge Collection properties among the world's most exceptional hotels and resorts

BETHESDA, MD - October 6, 2026 - Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2026 Reader's Choice Awards recognizing twenty-five properties across Auberge Collection, the extraordinary portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts, safaris, and residences. Among the honorees, five Auberge Collection properties earned top rankings within their respective destinations, including:

• Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection (Deer Valley, Utah): #1 US Hotel in The West & Southwest
• Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection (Florence, Italy): #2 World Hotel in Florence
• Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection (Santorini, Greece): #2 World Hotel in Greece
• Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection (Telluride, Colorado): #2 US Hotel in Colorado
• Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection (Washington, Connecticut): #2 US Hotel in The Northeast

Additional Auberge Collection properties recognized among the highest-rated hotels and resorts globally include:

• Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, California)
• Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection (Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
• Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection (Austin, Texas)
• Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Collection (Massignac, France)
• Esperanza, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)
• Etéreo, Auberge Collection (Riviera Maya, Mexico)
• Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection (Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica)
• Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection (Aspen, Colorado)
• Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection (Hawaii)
• Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, California)
• Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Collection (Punta de Mita, Mexico)
• The Dunlin, Auberge Collection (Johns Island, South Carolina)
• The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection (Los Olivos, California)
• The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection (Park City, Utah)
• The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection (Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia)
• The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection (Newport, Rhode Island)
• The Woodward, Auberge Collection (Geneva, Switzerland)
• White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection (Kennebunk, Maine)
• Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection (Hudson Valley, New York)

"To see twenty-five Auberge Collection properties recognized by Condé Nast Traveler readers is an extraordinary honor," said Christian Clerc, President and CEO of Auberge Collection. "These awards reflect our teams' dedication to creating deeply personal experiences, rooted in the unique spirit of each destination. We are grateful for this recognition and inspired to continue creating journeys that stay with our guests long after they return home."

Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers' Choice Awards, with its unparalleled legacy as the travel industry's longest-running and most prestigious accolades from Condé Nast Traveler readers, remains the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The 2026 Readers' Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler's website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.

These accolades come at an exciting time of thoughtful and strategic expansion for Auberge Collection in European and urban markets. Early next year, the brand will introduce two new properties to the portfolio: Cambridge House, Auberge Collection in London and The Knox, Auberge Collection in Dallas. Cambridge House will bring refined luxury, bespoke service, world-class dining, and a dedicated wellbeing destination to London's storied Mayfair, while The Knox will offer an urban retreat in Dallas's Knox Street district shaped by the neighborhood's creative spirit and defined by elevated design, dining, and thoughtfully curated guest experiences.

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, safaris, 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 wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 39 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, safaris, and residences, 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 family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin Group portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit https://www.friedkin.com.

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