The Ivey’s Hotel photographed in March 2017.
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A Charlotte boutique hotel has once again been recognized among the world’s finest by the Michelin Guide. The Ivey’s Hotel earned one Michelin Key in the 2026 guide, joining eight other North Carolina properties on the list.
FULL STORY: Charlotte hotel named among the finest in the world by Michelin — again
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The Ivey’s Hotel, a 47-room boutique property in uptown Charlotte, received one Michelin Key this month. It also earned the honor in 2024, when Michelin first began awarding Keys.Michelin describes One-Key hotels as “very special stays,” calling each “a true gem with personality” where “service always goes the extra mile.”Named after former department store J.B. Ivey & Company, the hotel features vintage artwork, custom furniture and a European feel. Guest perks include embroidered robes, upscale bath products and turndown service.On-site dining includes the second-floor Library Lounge, which serves coffee and pastry by day and wine and cheese at night, plus Sophia’s Lounge, where dinner options include seared scallops, pork belly and steak frites.Nine North Carolina hotels made this year’s guide — more than double last year — stretching from Wilmington to Asheville and including properties in Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro.
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