-- Chef Mavro, Honolulu, 2
-- Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu, 12
-- Four Seasons Resort, Maui at Wailea, 19
-- The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, 14
-- La Mer (in the Halekulani Hotel, Oahu), Honolulu, 20
"Hotels and restaurants that offer extraordinary quality experiences and
high caliber service and meet the highest AAA standards of excellence
receive the AAA Five Diamond Award rating," said AAA Hawaii's Chris Olvera.
"AAA Hawaii congratulates these establishments and their employees for
their hard work and dedication during a difficult economic time for the
hospitality industry.
"We are particularly pleased to recognize Le Mer, and its employees for
their 20th consecutive AAA Five Diamond Award designation. Their high
caliber establishment reflects their commitment and dedication long-term to
their local, mainland and foreign guests," added Olvera.
More than 58,000 Diamond Rated® establishments are evaluated each year by
AAA's full-time evaluators. Only 0.28 percent who complete the successful
annual evaluation earn the AAA Five Diamond Award® and a listing in the
2010 AAA TourBook® guides.
To be considered for AAA approval and rating, lodgings and restaurants must
undergo a thorough inspection by one of AAA's full-time professional
evaluators. AAA Five Diamond establishments go through the most extensive
review.
AAA first listed accommodation information in its travel publications in
the early 1900s. In 1937, the first field inspectors were hired to inspect
hotels, motels and restaurants. In 1963, AAA began to rate all
accommodations as good, very good, excellent and outstanding. AAA
introduced the current One to Five Diamond rating system in 1977.
A diamond was chosen as AAA's ratings symbol in honor of AAA's 75th
Anniversary in 1977. Diamond Ratings are published in the AAA TourBook®
guides, on the online TourBook® at www.AAA.com, and in part, on
www.AAAmaps.com. It is the broadest coverage of any U.S. rating system,
both geographically and by number of properties rated.
AAA Hawaii is an affiliate of AAA. It has served members since 1921. Today,
AAA Hawaii provides services that include roadside assistance, maps,
international and domestic travel planning and reservations; pedestrian and
traffic safety programs and financial services. Information about these
products and services is available on AAA Hawaii's website at www.AAA.com.
Contact Information: Contact: Chris Olvera (808) 529-5011