The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort It is proud to announce that it has been awarded the AAA Five Diamond status in its first full year of operation. The award places the resort in a very select group of hotels that represent the highest tiers of hospitality industry in North America.
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is now ranked among less than one percent of more than 23,000 AAA-inspected accommodations. The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort, one of two properties with this designation on the West Coast of Florida, is among 145 Five Diamond hotels located in the U.S.A. Canada Mexico and Caribbean.
Winfred van Werkum, General manager of The St. Regis LongboatKey Resort said that they were “very excited” to receive the AAA award during their first year in business. This award is a testimony to the service we offer our guests, and it’s a benchmark that we strive for every year.
In order to receive the AAA Five Diamond designation for hotels and restaurants, these establishments must first pass a rigorous assessment that includes an unannounced personal inspection and anonymous overnight stay, and then a review of a panel by experts. This final step ensures credibility. As AAA Inspectors inspect properties all year, the Diamond list is updated every month. The AAA Diamond Program evaluates all hotels and restaurants annually to make sure they are providing the best service for guests and travelers.
Stacey Barber said, AAA Travel Vice president, “We are pleased that AAA has awarded St. Regis Longboat Key a Five Diamond rating. This means its unwavering commitment to service and the surrounding area have put it at the top of AAA’s Diamond Program.” It is a remarkable achievement to maintain the high standards necessary for this designation every day. Five Diamond Hotels and Restaurants consistently surpass expectations to give their guests an unforgettable experience.
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is the largest development in Longboat Key since more than 50 years. With 168 beautifully appointed rooms and suites and 26 luxurious ones, the resort seamlessly blends architecture sophistication with the natural beauty on the Gulf Coast. It offers guests stunning ocean views, as well as the latest amenities.