Delamar Mystic and Dandelion Westport Honored in Yankee Magazine's 2026 Best of New England Awards

Delamar Hotel Collection is proud to announce that Delamar Mystic has been named Best New Hotel in Connecticut, and Dandelion Westport has been recognized as Best New Restaurant in Connecticut in Yankee Magazine’s prestigious 2026 Best of New England Awards.

These distinguished honors will be featured in Yankee Magazine’s annual Travel Guide (May/June issue)—the publication’s largest and most influential issue of the year. The Best of New England section highlights the region’s most exceptional hotels, restaurants, and attractions, celebrating destinations that deliver truly memorable experiences for travelers. Yankee Magazine remains a trusted authority on New England travel.

Located along the scenic Mystic River, Delamar Mystic has quickly established itself as a premier coastal destination, blending refined luxury with Connecticut’s rich maritime heritage. Dandelion Westport, located at Delamar Westport, has garnered acclaim for its vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and inviting, design-forward atmosphere, redefining the dining scene in Westport.

“These recognitions are a testament to the passion and dedication of our teams, who consistently strive to create exceptional guest experiences,” said Charles Mallory, CEO and Founder of Delamar Hotel Collection. “We are honored to be recognized by Yankee Magazine and proud to contribute to the dynamic hospitality landscape of New England.”

For more information about Delamar Mystic and Dandelion Westport, please visit www.delamar.com.

ABOUT DELAMAR HOTEL COLLECTION

Delamar Hotels was founded in 2000 by founder and CEO Charles Mallory. Following a successful career in shipping, Mr. Mallory pursued his lifelong passion for hospitality by opening Delamar Greenwich Harbor in 2002, bringing a world-class hotel and restaurant experience to his hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut. Since then, the brand has expanded thoughtfully across select destinations, each chosen for its unique character—whether waterfront with sweeping views or nestled within vibrant town centers.

Today, the Delamar collection includes six distinctive properties: Delamar Greenwich Harbor, home to the acclaimed l’escale restaurant (opened 2002); Delamar Southport, featuring Artisan Southport (2009); Delamar West Hartford, with Artisan West Hartford (2017); and Delamar Traverse City, opened in Michigan in 2021 with breathtaking views of Grand Traverse Bay. In 2025, the brand celebrated the debut of Delamar Mystic and Delamar Westport, further elevating the Delamar experience across Connecticut.

All Delamar hotels are known for their refined design, award-winning dining, curated experiences, and exceptional service. Under Mr. Mallory’s leadership, the brand has become synonymous with luxury and excellence, consistently setting the gold standard in hospitality.

Delamar’s continued recognition on both a regional and global level underscores its commitment to excellence. In 2026, Delamar West Hartford was named to Travel + Leisure’s prestigious T+L 500 list of the Top 500 Hotels in the World—the only hotel in Connecticut to receive this distinction. In addition, Delamar Greenwich Harbor, Delamar Southport, Delamar West Hartford, and Delamar Mystic were named among the Top 25 Hotels in New England in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, and all four properties have received the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. Delamar Southport has also earned national acclaim, recognized as one of the Top 10 Hotels in New England by Travel + Leisure in 2025 and named among the Top Travel Destinations by the Men’s Health Travel 2025 Awards—making it the only hotel in Connecticut recognized by both.