3 DC Hotels Rated 5 Diamonds By AAA

WASHINGTON, DC -- AAA has released its annual list of hotels that have received four and five diamonds, and three D.C. hotels have received top honors.

The Four Seasons Hotel D.C., Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, and the Ritz-Carlton (Foggy Bottom) were among 121 hotels nationwide to earn five diamonds, according to a statement from AAA.

“Attaining a Five Diamond Rating is an exceptional accomplishment that signifies meticulous attention to detail, creativity in enhancing comfort, outstanding service and memorable guest experiences,” said Michael Petrone, director, AAA Inspections & Diamond Ratings, in the statement. “And 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.”

Hotels are inspected in-person via anonymous overnight stays, and then they are reviewed by a panel of experts. A total of 27,000 hotels are inspected, meaning fewer than half of one percent receive five diamonds.

D.C. also scored 11 hotels with four diamonds, which just 6.1 percent of hotels receive.

"They must be refined and stylish with upscale physical attributes, extensive amenities and a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail," the statement adds. "This year, there are 1,676 Four Diamond hotels."

The list of D.C. four-diamond hotels is below (the year indicates when they first achieved this rating):

• Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown (1985)
• Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C. (2004)
• Omni Shoreham Hotel (2001)
• Park Hyatt Washington D.C. (2007)
• Rosewood Washington, D.C. (2014)
• The Hay-Adams (1984)
• The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection (1992)
• The St. Regis, Washington, D.C. (2008)
• The Watergate Hotel (2017)
• The Willard InterContinental (1986)
• Trump International Hotel Washington, D.C. (2017)

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