CHATHAM BARS INN CELEBRATES FIVE STARS IN FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE’S 2026 STAR AWARDS
CHATHAM BARS INN CELEBRATES FIVE STARS
IN FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE’S 2026 STAR AWARDS
For the fourth consecutive year, Forbes Travel Guide has awarded Chatham Bars Inn with the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel distinction
Chatham, MA (February 11, 2026) – Today, Chatham Bars Inn, the beloved oceanfront hotel on Cape Cod, celebrates its fourth consecutive year achieving the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Hotel accolade as part of Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards.
Forbes Travel Guide’s highly anticipated 68th annual Star Awards spotlights exceptional properties across more than 95 countries. This year’s honorees reflect the evolving definition of luxury, with destinations raising the bar through meaningful, authentic experiences paired with exceptional amenities. Determined through first-hand evaluations by expert anonymous inspectors and guided by the industry’s most rigorous standards, the world-renowned rating system has recognized Chatham Bars Inn for its luxury, refined accommodations, unparalleled hospitality and guest services, and thoughtfully curated amenities year-round.
“We are deeply honored to once again receive the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel recognition for 2026 and also to have been named among the Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Hotel Icons, highlighting only 23 properties worldwide, including just 6 in the United States,” said Claudio Togo, Managing Director of Chatham Bars Inn. “This distinction reflects the resort’s longstanding legacy and, above all, the dedication of our remarkable team, whose commitment to excellence elevates every guest experience. We are privileged to carry forward our reputation as an iconic destination on Cape Cod and around the world.”
Originally opened in 1914 as a luxury hunting lodge, Chatham Bars Inn has evolved into a premier year-round resort. Nestled on 25 oceanfront acres, the property features charming New England–style cottages, a seasonally inspired farm-to-table culinary program, a serene stand-alone spa, and immersive experiences such as whale watching and beach clambakes. Today, the historic hotel remains a cherished destination for discerning travelers from around the world.
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ABOUT CHATHAM BARS INN
Originally opened in 1914 as a luxury hunting lodge, Chatham Bars Inn’s year-round 25-acre oceanfront resort is a short stroll from the picturesque Chatham Main Street and has become a beloved Cape Cod haven. The resort boasts luxurious accommodations, exciting culinary offerings, wellness retreats and quintessential New England experiences, all enhanced with modern conveniences combined with an old-world charm that is rarely seen today. The resort’s 217 individually decorated guestrooms and suites range from the historic Main Inn to dozens of shingled cottage-style buildings with breathtaking views. Visitors can enjoy classic Cape Cod activities on the resort’s quarter-mile private beach, as well as extensive wellness and seasonal programming. With the resort’s private fleet of boats, guests can take whale watching, fishing, lobstering, and sailing excursions along the shores of the Cape. Epicureans delight in Chatham Bars Inn’s various culinary experiences at the Inn and at the Inn’s eight-acre Farm and pier-to-plate menus in partnership with local fishermen. From family vacations to romantic getaways, and corporate retreats to intimate celebrations, new and returning guests of Chatham Bars Inn find a comforting home at this inviting Cape escape.
Chatham Bars Inn is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Hotel Award. It was also named the #1 Resort in Massachusetts and the #2 Resort in New England and by Condé Nast Traveler’s coveted 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards and is a proud member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts “Legend” Collection. The Inn was also named the 2024 Best Waterfront Hotel in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, and named the #1 Hotel in North America in the 2023 Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ iPrefer Members’ Choice Awards. For reservations visit www.chathambarsinn.com or call 800-527-4884.
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