Hotel Providence Receives AAA Four Diamond Rating in its First Year

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. October 14, 2008

PROVIDENCE, RI, August 2, 2005, For its first year of operation, the luxury boutique Hotel Providence has earned a well-recognized AAA Four Diamond rating, becoming the second property in Providence to acquire this status.

"We are very pleased to have earned this distinguished award," said Stanley Weiss, the developer and principal of the Hotel Providence. "It reflects all the hard work and effort that goes into developing and operating this luxury hotel. We owe this prestigious recognition to our diligent staff working under the direction of our General Manager, Manish Bhatia -formerly of the Westin- and our management consultant, Tim Kirwan, of the Hotel Commonwealth in Boston."

The Hotel Providence, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World affiliate, opened in January of 2005, is located on historic Westminster Street in the heart of Providence's Downcity Arts and Entertainment District, and is conveniently within walking distance to the theatre and shopping districts, financial district, world-class educational institutions, convention center and other city attractions.

The property's 80 luxurious guest rooms, 16 of which are lavish suites, in addition to a ballroom and meeting rooms, are all defined in Belle Epoch style by the use of fine oil paintings and exquisite antiques. All rooms are complimented by a generous sense of comfort and ease featuring the reminiscence of old world charm with contemporary amenities, including complimentary wi-fi and high-speed Internet access.

From the hotel's lobby, guests walk into the alluring world of award winning four-diamond L'Epicureo Restaurant, which has received kudos from national publications including Gourmet and Bon Appetit. Featuring a Renaissance-inspired d'ecor and impeccable, fine Italian cuisine, L'Epicureo delights patrons with breakfast, dinner and late night fare while function guests enjoy cuisine from simple to sublime, beautifully prepared and expertly served.

According to AAA, more than 44,000 properties are evaluated each year. Approved properties are included in AAA's popular TourBook travel guides, and also have the opportunity to be included in many of the 200 retail travel guidebooks published by AAA each year.

To be considered for AAA approval and rating, lodgings and restaurants undergo a thorough inspection by one of AAA's 65 full-time, professional evaluators. AAA first started listing accommodation information in its travel publication in the early 1900s. In 1937, the first field inspectors were hired, and the current Diamond Rating System was introduced in 1977.

As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides nearly 47 million members with travel, insurance and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.