Two properties have been newly awarded the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation. Montage Healdsburg in Healdsburg, California, and Cocina de Autor in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, have earned the highest distinction from the AAA Diamond Program for their luxurious surroundings, unparalleled service, and high-end cuisine. Additionally, this month saw 10 hotels and two restaurants join the AAA Four Diamonds list. Four Diamond properties are recognized for offering upscale amenities and distinctive fine dining.
AAA Inspectors conduct unannounced visits to hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica throughout the year to objectively verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency.
The new AAA Five Diamond Hotel is Montage Healdsburg located in Healdsburg, California. The new AAA Five Diamond Restaurant is Cocina de Autor situated in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico.
The new AAA Four Diamond Hotels include:
- 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay in Princeville, Hawaii
- Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection in Columbus, Ohio
- Hotel Renegade in Boise, Idaho
- Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in San Diego, California
- Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida
- Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Silversands Beach House in St. George’s, Grenada
- The Jay, Autograph Collection in San Francisco, California
- The Hen Houses in Wildwood, New Jersey
- The Hiatus Clearwater Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton in Clearwater Beach, Florida
The new AAA Four Diamond Restaurants are:
- Alexander’s Steakhouse in Cupertino, California
- The Hobbit in Orange, California
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 along with 1,750 Four Diamond hotels and 500 Four Diamond restaurants.
Travelers can plan visits to these distinguished properties using Trip Canvas—AAA’s free travel planning tool—or connect with a AAA travel agent for recommendations and hotel reservations.