Michelin Guide to begin awarding keys to world’s best hotels

A group of more than 5,300 hotels in 120 countries to hear next year whether they have won what may become a coveted symbol

The world-famous Michelin Guide, the red gastronomic bible that awards stars to the best restaurants, is to begin rating hotels using key symbols.

Guide editors say they want to create a “trusted reference” to help travellers navigate the large and varied offers of accommodation on the internet by flagging up “establishments offering exceptional hotel and travel experiences”.