Five diamonds for eight hotels
Eight hotels made it to AAA’s new list of Five Diamond Hotels, expanding the prestige list to a total of 121.
“As more mid-scale and even budget properties are adding amenities for comfort and convenience, hotels that aim for a Five Diamond Rating must stay far ahead of the curve to differentiate themselves through advanced design concepts, highest quality furnishings and scrupulous attention to guests’ expectations,” Michael Petrone, director of AAA Inspections & Diamond Ratings, said in a statement.
Hotels earning status go through numerous checks, including in-person inspections, anonymous overnight stays and a review by a panel of experts. AAA has more than 27,000 inspected and approved hotels.
The new Five Diamonds: Esperanza An Auberge Resort, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown
Grand Luxxe Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico Grand Velas Los Cabos, San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg, Va.