WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2024) – Three hotels have earned the AAA Diamond Program’s highest distinction of Five Diamonds: Waldorf Astoria Chicago, The Setai, Miami Beach, and Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco. These properties embody the very best of hospitality with their luxurious surroundings and unparalleled service. Also this month, more than a dozen hotels and restaurants joined the AAA Four Diamonds list. Four Diamond properties offer upscale amenities and distinctive fine dining.
Throughout the year, AAA Inspectors visit hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica unannounced to objectively verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency.
New AAA Five Diamond Hotels
- Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco | San Francisco, California
- The Setai, Miami Beach | Miami Beach, Florida
- Waldorf Astoria Chicago | Chicago, Illinois
New AAA Four Diamond Hotels
- Family Selection at Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa | Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada
- Hotel Bardo Savannah | Savannah, Georgia
- Hotel Hartness | Greenville, South Carolina
- Hotel Les Mars | Healdsburg, California
- Paradisus Playa Del Carmen – Riviera Maya | Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico
- Secrets Tides Punta Cana | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett | Duluth, Georgia
- White Mountain Hotel & Resort | North Conway, New Hampshire
New AAA Four Diamond Restaurants
- Bistro Napa | Reno, Nevada
- Essence Restaurant + Bar | Elkhart, Indiana
- Manzanita | Truckee, California
- The Bazaar by José Andrés | Washington, DC
Diamond lists are updated monthly, as AAA Inspectors visit properties throughout the year.
Currently, there are approximately 140 Five Diamond hotels and 60 Five Diamond restaurants, and 1,750 Four Diamond hotels and 500 Four Diamond restaurants.
Plan a visit to Diamond properties on Trip Canvas, AAA’s free travel planning tool, or connect with a AAA travel agent for recommendations and hotel reservations.
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