Elcielo Hotel Medellín: The First Hotel in Medellín Awarded One MICHELIN Key

What Is a MICHELIN Key?

Just as MICHELIN Stars recognize the world's best restaurants for their exceptional cuisine, the newly launched MICHELIN Keys honor hotels that deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Unveiled globally for the first time in October 2025, the MICHELIN Key program celebrates the finest hotels, those that go beyond comfort and luxury, creating meaningful, memorable stays for travelers seeking something extraordinary.

Each MICHELIN Key is awarded following a meticulous, anonymous evaluation by the MICHELIN inspectors, who assess properties across five universal criteria:

• Excellence in architecture and interior design
• Quality and consistency of service
• Personality and character of the hotel
• Value for the price
• Contribution to the neighborhood or setting

Receiving One MICHELIN Key, "A Very Special Stay" means that Elcielo Hotel is recognized as a true gem with a unique personality, offering service that consistently goes above and beyond expectations, and delivering an experience that far exceeds its category.

A Colombian Soul, A Global Distinction

At Elcielo Hotel Medellín, every detail is designed to awaken the senses and celebrate Colombia's beauty through a contemporary lens.

From the award winning cuisine at Elcielo Restaurant, led by Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, whose restaurants in Washington D.C. and Miami each hold a MICHELIN Star, to the hotel's distinctive architecture and intimate design, Elcielo Hotel offers a journey of discovery, warmth, and sophistication.

This One MICHELIN Key distinction reaffirms Elcielo's commitment to creating experiences that blend art, gastronomy, and hospitality, bringing together the spirit of Colombia and the standards of global excellence.

Why Book a Hotel with a MICHELIN Key in Medellín

Choosing a MICHELIN Key hotel means choosing confidence, authenticity, and excellence. Here are five reasons why travelers around the world are seeking MICHELIN Key properties for their next stay:

1. Expert Curation: Each MICHELIN Guide hotel is hand-selected by experts for its design, service, and soul, ensuring an authentic and memorable experience.
2. Unparalleled Service: From personalized attention to bespoke touches, MICHELIN Key hotels elevate hospitality into an art form.
3. Cultural Connection: MICHELIN Key properties reflect the character and energy of their surroundings, in Medellín, that means the warmth, creativity, and vibrancy of Colombian culture.
4. Global Prestige: Joining a select group of the world's most exceptional hotels, Elcielo stands among icons of luxury and design recognized by the MICHELIN Guide.
5. A Stay That Inspires: Beyond comfort, these hotels are designed to move you, to connect you to a story, a place, and a feeling that lingers long after your stay.

A Milestone for Medellín and for Colombia

With this recognition, Elcielo Hotel Medellín proudly represents the first MICHELIN Key distinction in the city, positioning Medellín among the world's emerging destinations for luxury, creativity, and hospitality excellence.

It's a moment that celebrates not just a hotel, but an entire philosophy: that true luxury is found in experience, emotion, and authenticity.

Discover a "Very Special Stay"

Whether you are traveling for leisure or seeking inspiration, discover why Elcielo Hotel Medellín has become one of the most exceptional stays in Latin America.

Book your stay and experience the first One MICHELIN Key hotel in Medellín.