PITTSBURGH — The Lodge at Glendorn in Bradford has again been awarded Four Diamond Designation by AAA, as it has been consistently since 1996.
AAA Four Diamond hotels and restaurants represent just 4.8% of all establishments in the Diamond Program.
“Guests can be assured that Four Diamond establishments provide some of the highest quality available when it comes to where they rest and dine,” says Bevi Powell, senior vice president of AAA East Central. “These hotels and restaurants meet AAA’s stringent standards and consistently pass the test of discerning AAA inspectors.”
For more than 80 years, AAA’s professional inspectors have conducted in-person property evaluations. AAA is the only entity using comprehensive, on-site professional hotel and restaurant evaluations guided by member priorities.
To earn the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation, hotels and restaurants must pass a rigorous evaluation that includes unannounced, in-person inspections, anonymous overnight stays for hotels, and, finally, review by a panel of experts as an additional step to ensure credibility. All AAA Diamond Program hotels and restaurants are re-evaluated annually to
ensure they provide the best experience for travelers and diners.
Now more than ever, travelers want peace of mind when choosing where to stay. AAA enhanced inspections with ATP surface testing, the same technology used to verify cleanliness in the healthcare and food service industries. Inspected Clean hotels have passed inspections with ATP surface testing so travelers can rest assured rooms are as clean as possible.
All AAA Diamond hotels that have been ATP surface tested will have the “Inspected Clean” digital badge next to the Diamond designation in their listing.
Inspectors will measure 8 surfaces in randomly selected guest rooms and bathrooms during each inspection. Each property must achieve AAA’s acceptable surface testing pass rate of 75% or more. This new step in AAA’s trusted inspection process gives scientific validation that hotel cleaning protocols are effective.
