A number of hotels, restaurants, and spas in Florida have been recognized as 2026 Star Award Winners by Forbes Travel Guide. Among the honorees is The Boca Raton, which has achieved quadruple Five-Star status. According to Forbes Travel Guide, The Boca Raton is the only resort in North and South America to receive this distinction and is one of just seven resorts worldwide with this level of recognition.
The list of winners includes establishments across several cities in Florida. In Miami, properties such as 1 Hotel South Beach, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach, Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, and The Ritz-Carlton South Beach were honored. Other notable locations include The Breakers Palm Beach in Palm Beach; JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa in Clearwater Beach; Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in Little Torch Key; The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach; and WaterColor Inn in Santa Rosa Beach.
Restaurants like Bull & Bear Orlando and Victoria & Albert’s in Orlando also received recognition. Spas such as Acqualina Spa in Miami and the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach were among those acknowledged for their service.
Forbes Travel Guide evaluates properties based on service standards and facilities. Earning a star rating from Forbes is considered a significant achievement within the hospitality industry.
“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!”
The full list of global winners can be found on Forbes’ website.
