Arlington Hotel Earns Four-Diamond Rating From AAA

ARLINGTON, VA — One Arlington hotel is on AAA's annual list of hotels receiving four diamonds. The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, received the honor.

Just, 1,676, or about 6 percent, of the 27,000 hotels AAA inspects get four-diamond ratings. According to AAA, four-diamond hotels "must be refined and stylish with upscale physical attributes, extensive amenities and a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail."

Other four-diamond hotels hailing from Northern Virginia include Hyatt Regency Reston, Arlington's Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City and Leesburg's Lansdowne Resort & Spa.

The ratings are based on in-person inspections conducted by AAA's professionals, anonymous overnight stays and a review by a panel of experts. Fewer than 1 percent receive the top five-diamond rating. D.C. has three hotels on the five-diamond list and Virginia has three: in Richmond, Williamsburg and the town of Washington.

"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 of AAA Inspections & Diamond Ratings, in a 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."

See all of AAA's diamond ratings here.

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