Relais & Châteaux has welcomed 10 new properties across eight countries, expanding its international collection of independently operated hotels and restaurants.
The latest additions are located in France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Japan, Mexico and the United States, with seven of the 10 situated in Europe.
According to the association, despite their individual identities, the new members share its approach to hospitality, with an emphasis on art de vivre, fine dining and cultural diversity.
Laurent Gardinier, President of Relais & Châteaux, said: “Our Association is firmly committed to a sustainable path so as to contribute, through cuisine and hospitality, to building a more humane and united world, in harmony with living things.
“It is an honor for me to welcome these ten new members to Relais & Châteaux, properties that share not only our values, but our passion for goodness and beauty.”
Wilderness Reserve, United Kingdom
Set across around 6,000 acres in Sibton, Suffolk, Wilderness Reserve comprises 29 lodgings inspired by traditional English architecture, ranging from thatched cottages to an 18th-century manor house with eight bedrooms.
The estate is set amid the landscapes that inspired English painter John Constable and can be explored on foot or by bike. Its facilities include a spa and heated outdoor pool, while selected cottages feature hot tubs and private pools.
Two restaurants operate on the estate. The Dining Room offers a contemporary interpretation of English cuisine with Mediterranean influences, while Fire Feast centres on open-air, wood-fired cooking.
Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina, Portugal
Located in Lisbon’s historic centre, Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina occupies an 18th-century palace overlooking the Tagus River.
The property combines historic Portuguese architecture with contemporary interiors and features a rooftop swimming pool with views across the capital.
Megève Bois, France
Located in the French Alps, Megève Bois combines the character of an Alpine chalet with contemporary hospitality.
Its location in Megève provides access to one of France’s best-known mountain destinations, offering skiing during the winter season as well as hiking and other outdoor activities during the warmer months.
La Maison des Cimes, France
France’s second new member is La Maison des Cimes in Malbuisson, close to the Swiss border.
Located in the Jura Mountains, the property offers access to a region characterised by lakes, forests and mountain landscapes, providing an alternative to France’s larger Alpine resorts.
Masseria AuraTerrae, Italy
Masseria AuraTerrae is located near Polignano a Mare in Puglia, southern Italy.
The property draws on the region’s traditional masseria architecture and rural landscape, combining accommodation and gastronomy with a strong connection to its Mediterranean surroundings.
Relais Villa Corallo, Italy
Italy’s second addition is Relais Villa Corallo in Sant’Omero, in the Abruzzo region.
The property combines historic architecture, countryside surroundings and Italian gastronomy, reflecting Relais & Châteaux’s emphasis on establishments with a strong connection to their local cultural and culinary heritage.
Villa Florhof, Switzerland
Villa Florhof brings another Relais & Châteaux address to Zurich. The historic property offers an intimate alternative to the Swiss city’s larger luxury hotels.
Its central location provides access to Zurich’s cultural attractions while retaining the character of an independent boutique property.
Hiiragiya, Japan
In Kyoto, Hiiragiya is a historic Japanese ryokan founded in 1818 and operated by the same family for generations.
The property has 23 rooms and combines traditional Japanese hospitality with modern comforts, making it one of the most historic establishments among the association’s latest additions.
Quintonil, Mexico
Quintonil in Mexico City is the standalone restaurant among the 10 new members.
Led by chef Jorge Vallejo, the restaurant focuses on contemporary Mexican cuisine and local ingredients, adding another major gastronomic address to the association’s international restaurant portfolio.
The Nell New York, United States
The Nell New York represents the United States among the latest additions. Located at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, the property is scheduled to open in autumn 2027.
The 134-room hotel will bring a new Relais & Châteaux address to the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
Relais & Châteaux around the world
Founded in France in 1954, Relais & Châteaux brings together 580 independently operated hotels and restaurants in 65 countries.
Led by hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs, the association places particular emphasis on the cultural, gastronomic and environmental heritage of its destinations, as well as collaboration with local artisans. Many of its properties are family-run, with hospitality traditions and savoir-faire passed from one generation to the next.
Relais & Châteaux describes its approach as one centred on art de vivre, gastronomy and hospitality, while seeking to preserve the distinctive character and heritage of the destinations in which its members operate.
