Historic hotel remains only property in Tennessee, as well as five contiguous states, to hold distinguished rating
NASHVILLE, TN, November 12, 2004 - The hermitage Hotel has today
retained the coveted American Automobile Association’s Five Diamond Award for
2005, making it the only hotel in Tennessee to hold the distinction.
There are no AAA Five Diamond-rated hotels in five of Tennessee’s contiguous
states – Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri and Arkansas – or the nearby
states of Indiana, Iowa and Kansas. Previously, the closest city to Nashville
with a AAA Five Diamond-rated hotel was Atlanta.
“We are very proud for The Hermitage Hotel and Nashville to continue to
receive this recognition,” says Greg Sligh, the hotel’s general manager. “It’s a
tremendous credit to our staff who are striving to make The Hermitage one of the
finest hotels in the world. The hotel has always been our city’s premier
gathering place, and is now the place for celebrities and dignitaries to stay
when visiting Nashville.”
The Hermitage reopened on Valentine’s Day after a 10-month, $20 million
renovation, which saw its grand public spaces completely restored, the creation
of 123 luxurious guest rooms and suites, and the implementation of many guest
services and amenities new to Nashville.
According to AAA, only 85 North America hotels, resorts and inns will hold
the Five Diamond distinction for 2005. The Hermitage’s sister property, The
Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA, also retained its AAA Five Diamond rating for
the 12th consecutive year.
AAA has been publishing its hotel rankings since 1977 when the AAA Tour Book
published the ratings for the first time. Less than one third of one percent of
all properties inspected receive the AAA Five Diamond award. When considering a
property for a Four or Five Diamond rating, AAA inspectors check in to hotels
anonymously. Upon departure, they will announce their identity and present a
written summary of the inspection and the rating decision. AAA also publishes a
list of criteria that is used throughout the evaluation process to determine a
Five Diamond rating in eight categories of the guest experience including
exterior and grounds, public areas, room décor and ambiance, guest room
amenities, bathrooms, housekeeping, management, and guest services.
The Hermitage Hotel opened in 1910 after being commissioned by 250 Nashville
residents. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the only
remaining grand hotel in Nashville. In 2000, it was purchased by its current
owner, Historic Hotels Nashville, Inc, and operated as an independent property.
It is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, and Historic Hotels of
America – both groups that contain an elite collection of hotels and
resorts.
For more information, or to make reservations at The Hermitage Hotel, call
1-888-888-9414 or visit online at www.thehermitagehotel.com.
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more information about AAA’s Five Diamond Awards, visit www.aaa.com/news
