Four hotels in Middle Tennessee have earned a spot on MICHELIN's Key Hotels list, which highlights the most outstanding stays across America.

Michelin Guide announced a second wave of best hotels in America receiving three key honors. Mexico and Canada are also new additions.

Michelin’s U.S. key ratings, which were announced Sept. 13, came after the company expanded its hotel rankings.

Seven Arizona hotels have earned a coveted Michelin Key distinction — including one that stood out above its competition.

Both locations of Houston’s Hotel ZaZa, Uptown’s Post Oak Hotel, and Galveston’s Carr Mansion received a Michelin key, indicating a "very special stay"

A Finger Lakes hotel noted as "contemporary classic and quiet" recently received Michelin Guide recognition. The Inns of Aurora in Aurora received a One Key designation, which is considered "a very special stay," along with seven other upstate New York hotels and one on Long Island.

A Memphis hotel, along with six other Tennessee locations made Michelin's list of the best hotels in the United States.

Courtesy Michelin You’re probably familiar with Michelin Stars. You know, those markers of culinary excellence that launched so many culinary careers (and culinary films as well…let’s talk about Bradley Cooper in Burnt) into stardom for fine dining fanatics worldwide.