A number of Florida hotels, restaurants, and spas have been recognized as 2026 Star Award Winners by Forbes Travel Guide. Among the honorees is The Boca Raton, which stands out as the only resort in North and South America to hold quadruple Five-Star status from Forbes Travel Guide. This places it among just seven resorts worldwide with this distinction.
The list of awarded establishments includes locations across several cities such as Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Naples, Tampa, Amelia Island, Sarasota, The Keys, Inlet Beach, Rosemary Beach, Clearwater Beach, and Santa Rosa Beach. Recognized properties range from luxury hotels like Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort and Faena Hotel Miami Beach to notable restaurants including Bull & Bear Orlando and Victoria & Albert’s.
Spas such as Acqualina Spa in Miami and Spa Palmera in Palm Beach also received accolades. Other notable winners include JW Marriott locations in Clearwater Beach and Orlando; The Ritz-Carlton properties in multiple cities; Waldorf Astoria Orlando; The Breakers Palm Beach; and The Setai, Miami Beach.
According to the release: “Congratulations to these outstanding hotels/resorts, restaurants, and spas for being honored as 2026 Star Award Winners by Forbes Travel Guide, including The Boca Raton, the only resort in North and South America to hold quadruple Five-Star status from the Forbes Travel Guide. The property is among just seven resorts worldwide to achieve this distinction. Congratulations to our friends at The Boca Raton and to all these deserving honorees!”
Forbes Travel Guide annually recognizes hospitality venues that demonstrate high standards of service and facilities on a global scale. More information about all global winners can be found on the Forbes Travel Guide website.
