AAA Minneapolis Diamond Award Winners

The AAA Diamond Ratings are among the most well-known and respected distinctions in the global travel industry, but what do the different diamond levels mean to the consumer? Unlike most other rating systems, the number of Diamonds does not indicate the level of acceptability from poor to excellent.

In order for a property to be eligible to receive a diamond rating, it first has to pass inspection to be AAA Inspected & Approved, which ensures it is an acceptable choice for members for the type of experience provided. Because only AAA Inspected & Approved properties are considered for the Diamonds, the number of Diamonds indicate the level of service and amenities, from simple (budget) to highly personalized (luxury). AAA Diamond Ratings are exclusively assigned to properties that meet AAA’s rigorous approval standards, after an unannounced, on-site evaluation of the property.

All levels pass inspection to be AAA Inspected & Approved hotels, meaning they are acceptable choices for members based on the type of experience they provide. The different levels speak to the overall quality, range of facilities, and level of service provided.

• Five Diamond Hotels provide ultimate luxury, sophistication and comfort, with extraordinary physical attributes, meticulous personalized service, extensive amenities and impeccable standards of excellence.
• Four Diamond Hotels are refined and stylish, providing upscale physical attributes, extensive amenities, and a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail.
• Three Diamond Hotels are distinguished and multifaceted, providing enhanced physical attributes amenities and guest comforts.
• Two Diamond Hotels provide affordable, modestly enhanced facilities, décor and amenities.
• One Diamond Hotels are budget-oriented, offering basic comfort and hospitality.

AAA Diamond Ratings for restaurants represent a combination of the overall food, service, décor, and ambiance offered by the establishment. The descriptive ratings are assigned exclusively to establishments that meet and uphold AAA’s rigorous approval standards.

• Five Diamond Restaurants proved leading-edge cuisine of the finest ingredients, uniquely prepared by an acclaimed chef, and served by expert service staff led by a maître d’ in extraordinary surroundings.
• Four Diamond Restaurants provide an upscale ambiance and distinctive fine dining that is creatively prepared and skillfully served, often by a wine steward.
• Three Diamond Restaurants provide trendy cuisine that is skillfully prepared and served, with expanded beverage options, in an enhanced setting.
• Two Diamond Restaurants provide familiar food, often cooked to order, served in casual surroundings.
• One Diamond Restaurants provide simple, economical food, often quick-served, in a functional environment.

AAA Minneapolis has 10 Four Diamond Award-winning hotels and four Four Diamond Award-winning restaurants that reside within its geographical territory of Hennepin County, which is an amazing accomplishment!