AAA Five Diamond Status Awarded To Two New Properties This Month

Image: PHOTO: Rendering of Montage Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. (Photo courtesy of Montage International)
Image: PHOTO: Rendering of Montage Healdsburg, Sonoma County, California. (Photo courtesy of Montage International)
Laurie Baratti
by Laurie Baratti
Last updated: 2:45 PM ET, Mon August 26, 2024

Two esteemed properties have recently joined the ranks of AAA’s Five Diamond award winners, the highest honor in the AAA Diamond Program. Montage Healdsburg, located in the heart of northern California’s wine country, and Cocina de Autor in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, have snagged the top-tier designation thanks to their high-end gourmet cuisine, exceptional service and luxurious milieus. 

Montage Healdsburg, a stunning retreat nestled among the vineyards and rolling hills of Sonoma County, is celebrated for its exquisite blend of modern design and natural beauty. With its world-class spa, fine dining, and carefully curated experiences, the hotel has earned a reputation as one of the most luxurious accommodations in California.

Located within the Grand Velas Los Cabos resort, Cocina de Autor is a world-class restaurant that also holds the distinction of having a Michelin star, and is led by chef Sidney Shutte, who boasts two Michelin stars of his own. The restaurant is renowned for its innovative cuisine, which combines traditional Mexican flavors with contemporary culinary techniques.

In addition to these new Five Diamond honorees, 10 hotels and two restaurants have been awarded the AAA Four Diamond designation this month. The Four Diamond award signifies a commitment to upscale amenities, attentive service and singular fine dining experiences. 

New AAA Five Diamond Hotel 

  • Montage Healdsburg | Healdsburg, California  

New AAA Five Diamond Restaurant 

  • Cocina de Autor | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico 

New AAA Four Diamond Hotels 

  • 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay | Princeville, Hawaii 
  • Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection | Columbus, Ohio 
  • Hotel Renegade | Boise, Idaho 
  • Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine | San Diego, California   
  • Loews Coral Gables Hotel | Coral Gables, Florida 
  • Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa | Honolulu, Hawaii 
  • Silversands Beach House | St. George’s, Grenada 
  • The Jay, Autograph Collection | San Francisco, California  
  • The Hen Houses | Wildwood, New Jersey 
  • The Hiatus Clearwater Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton | Clearwater Beach, Florida 

New AAA Four Diamond Restaurants 

  • Alexander’s Steakhouse | Cupertino, California 
  • The Hobbit | Orange, California 

AAA inspectors continue to evaluate hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean and Costa Rica during surprise visits to objectively assess their standing when it comes to the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine and Consistency. For travelers seeking the finest in accommodations and dining, the AAA Diamond ratings provide a reliable guide to the best experiences available.

Currently, roughly 140 hotels and 60 restaurants hold the prestigious Five Diamond rating, while approximately 1,750 hotels and 500 restaurants are recognized as Four Diamond establishments. 


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Laurie Baratti

Laurie Baratti

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Laurie Baratti is an Assistant Editor for TravelPulse. She is a San Diego-based journalist whose work has previously appeared in publications like TravelAge West, SPACE, Modern Home + Living, Montage, and Sandals Life magazines. Travel writing has long been her passion, and she is always looking for excuses to explore the world outside of her native California. Laurie is also a lifelong equestrian, a proud pet-parent, and an underground advocate of the Oxford comma.

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