Twenty Three Auberge Collection Properties Named to Travel Leisure’s 2026 ‘T L 500’ List

Auberge leads with the highest percentage of properties awarded among Luxury Brands

BETHESDA, MD - April 29, 2026 - Auberge Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, is thrilled to share that 23 of its 27 eligible properties have been named to Travel + Leisure's prestigious 2026 "T+L 500" list of the world's best hotels, distinguishing itself among luxury hospitality brands with the highest share of honored properties. Drawn from the results of the publication's 2025 "World's Best Awards," the annual list celebrates the hotels, resorts, and cruise lines that have made the most meaningful impression on readers through unrivaled quality, luxury, service, and amenities. This year's recognition underscores Auberge Collection's continued leadership in luxury hospitality, with properties that offer bucket-list destinations, standout design, and exceptional service.

"Each Auberge property is shaped by the soul of its destination, brought to life by teams whose heartfelt service defines every guest experience. This recognition reflects what happens when that approach is thoughtfully sustained across an entire collection," says Christian Clerc, President and CEO, Auberge Collection. "As we look ahead to opening Cambridge House in London and The Knox in Dallas this year, it's a meaningful moment to recognize the strength of what we've built."

Auberge Collection properties awarded on this year's list include:

Auberge du Soleil, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)

Bishop's Lodge, Auberge Collection (Santa Fe, Nevada)

Bowie House, Auberge Collection (Fort Worth, Texas)

Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)

Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Collection (Austin, Texas)

Esperanza, Auberge Collection (Los Cabos, Mexico)

Etéreo, Auberge Collection (Riviera Maya, Mexico)

Goldener Hirsch, Auberge Collection (Park City, Utah)

Grace Hotel, Auberge Collection (Santorini, Greece)

Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection (Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica)

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection (Aspen, Colo.)

Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Collection (Telluride, Colo.)

Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection (Hawai'i Island)

Solage, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection (Napa Valley, Calif.)

Susurros del Corazon, Auberge Collection (Punta de Mita, Mexico)

The Dunlin, Auberge Collection (John's Island, South Carolina)

The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Collection (Los Olivos, Calif.)

The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection (Park City, Utah)

The Lodge at Primland, Auberge Collection (Meadows of Dan, Va.)

The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection (Newport, R.I.)

White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection (Kennebunk, Maine)

Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection (Hudson Valley, N.Y.)

Each of Auberge Collection's one-of-a-kind properties exudes a unique personality that seamlessly blends with its distinctive destination to create an unmatched sense of place, while maintaining the highest quality of luxury and service. Across the portfolio, guests are immersed in highly curated experiences that reflect each setting's natural, cultural, and culinary identity - from aerial adventures over Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, to culinary explorations with leading chefs and winemakers in Los Cabos, and transformative bodywork and advanced skin therapies at one of New England's most exquisite country escapes, rooted in the joy of wellbeing.

These accolades come at a pivotal moment of thoughtful and strategic expansion for Auberge Collection, as the brand prepares to debut two new properties in 2026: Cambridge House, Auberge Collection, which will bring refined luxury, bespoke service, world-class dining, and a wellbeing destination to London's storied Mayfair, and The Knox, Auberge Collection, an urban retreat in Dallas's Knox Street district, designed to reflect the neighborhood's creative and vibrant energy through elevated design, dining, and highly curated guest experiences.

Travel + Leisure is the largest premier travel media brand in the United States. Its coveted accolades serve as a respected resource for inspiration and a guide for readers' next adventures. The 23 Auberge Collection properties are showcased in the May 2026 issue of Travel + Leisure.

About Auberge Collection

Auberge 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 wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.

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About Friedkin

Friedkin 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 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.
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