Whether your next trip takes you to a small bed-and-breakfast, a sprawling resort or something in between, AAA understands that dirt, dust, pests, or equipment performance issues are one of the surest ways to ruin a vacation.

That’s why AAA inspectors evaluate hotels in person to ensure they meet members’ high standards for cleanliness and condition, before deeming it AAA Inspected & Approved and assigning it a Diamond Rating. In fact, a hotel’s housekeeping and maintenance attributes are among the most rigorous components analyzed during the unannounced evaluation conducted annually by AAA’s professionally trained inspectors.

But a new accolade from AAA goes a step further, helping travelers find the best and brightest hotels for their stay. The Inspector’s Best Of Housekeeping award recognizes AAA Inspected & Approved hotels that earn the highest possible cleanliness and condition scores. Properties must demonstrate housekeeping excellence for two consecutive inspections and be free of AAA member complaints to meet the criteria for this award.

AAA director of Inspections and Diamond Ratings Michael Petrone says the Inspector’s Best Of Housekeeping award gives travelers another helpful way to find top-rated hotels, since housekeeping and maintenance are a top concern for travelers.

“AAA has found that cleanliness and physical condition are consistently among the most important components travelers consider when looking for a hotel,” said Petrone. “In addition to passing AAA’s rigorous on-site inspection, these properties have demonstrated a tremendous commitment to keeping their property in top condition at all times for our members and their guests.”

To find AAA Inspected & Approved hotels that have earned the 2019 AAA Inspector’s Best Of Housekeeping award, visit the AAA Travel Guides or TripTik Travel Planner.