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Great for: Budget-friendly short stays</p> </div> <div class="aaa-diamond-rating-definition aaa-diamond-2-definition"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/DiamondThreeBadge.svg" alt=""> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">Comprehensive amenities style and comfort level. Great for: Family travel</p> </div> <div class="aaa-diamond-rating-definition aaa-diamond-3-definition"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/DiamondFourBadge.svg" alt=""> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">Upscale style and amenities with the right touch of service. Great for: A romantic getaway</p> </div> <div class="aaa-diamond-rating-definition aaa-diamond-4-definition"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/DiamondFiveBadge.svg" alt=""> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">World-class luxury, amenities and indulgence for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Great for: The ultimate in relaxation</p> </div> </div> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28vB_M3Ofdw" target="_blank"><img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/ui-circle-solid--play.svg" width="64px" height="64px" alt=""> <br> <span class="blk4 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText" style="vertical-align:middle;"> Watch video to learn more about the AAA Hotel Diamond Designations. </span></a> <br> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText" href="//www.aaa.com/travelguides/hotels" target="_blank" data-dl-cid="SearchDiamondRatedHotels">Search Diamond Hotels</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="restRatings-section" class="aaa-marketing-section-4"> <div class="aaa-column-outer-container"> <div class="aaa-column-inner-container"> <div class="aaa-inner-container centerText"> <div class="aaa-rest-icon-blk-title"></div> <h3 class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText"> Restaurants <br> <br> </h3> <h4 class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText"> Diamond Designations for Restaurants: <br> Quality of Experience, Range of Amenities, and Level of Hospitality </h4> <p class="blk4 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">Restaurants must pass an on-site evaluation with 13 minimum requirements to be approved as a Diamond property. There are 57 elements included in the score that determines a property’s Diamond level.</p> <div class="aaa-diamond-definitions mds-grid mds-grid_cols mds-grid_cols-sm-3 mds-grid--no-gap"> <div class="aaa-diamond-rating-definition aaa-diamond-1-definition"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/DiamondApprovedBadge.svg" alt=""> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">Noteworthy by meeting the industry-leading standards of AAA inspections.</p> </div> <div class="aaa-diamond-rating-definition aaa-diamond-2-definition"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/DiamondThreeBadge.svg" alt=""> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">Trendy food skillfully presented in a remarkable setting.</p> </div> <div class="aaa-diamond-rating-definition aaa-diamond-3-definition"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/DiamondFourBadge.svg" alt=""> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">Distinctive fine dining, well-serviced amid upscale ambience.</p> </div> <div class="aaa-diamond-rating-definition aaa-diamond-4-definition"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/DiamondFiveBadge.svg" alt=""> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">Leading-edge cuisine, ingredients and preparation with extraordinary service and surroundings.</p> </div> </div> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LvRK71hvyQ" target="_blank"><img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/ui-circle-solid--play.svg" width="64px" height="64px" alt=""> <br> <span class="blk4 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText" style="vertical-align:middle;"> Watch video to learn more about the AAA Restaurant Diamond Designations. </span></a> <br> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText" href="//www.aaa.com/travelguides/restaurants" target="_blank" data-dl-cid="SearchDiamondRatedRestaurants">SEARCH DIAMOND RESTAURANTS</a> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="aaa-marketing-full-banner-img aaa-marketing-section-2"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/_diamonds2021/RestaurantsPic.jpg"> </section> <section id="featuredHotels-section" class="aaa-pick-hotel"> <div class="aaa-column-outer-container"> <div class="aaa-column-inner-container"> <div class="aaa-inner-container"> <h3 class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Featured Diamonds Hotels</h3> <p class="blk4 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText"> Discover the rich insight AAA’s professional inspectors offer travelers – from details on room, bath and public areas to special badges for exceptional offerings. Check out the Inspector Notes and traveler reviews for insider views on factors that define the way you travel. </p> <div class="aaa-featured-hotel-player"> <div id="aaa-featured-hotel-player" class="swiper-container"> <div class="swiper-button-next"></div> <div class="swiper-button-prev"></div> <div id="aaa-featured-hotel-player-wrapper" class="swiper-wrapper"> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="223828"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//washington/hotels/hyatt-washington-dc-convention-center-223828.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Hyatt Washington D.C. Conven... "> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/223828H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Hyatt Washington D.C. Conven... </p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">899 O St NW Washington, DC20001</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red3diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_223828"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>7.5/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">1642Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="223828" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Hyatt Washington D.C. 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">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="7025"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//toronto/hotels/the-westin-harbour-castle-7025.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_The Westin Harbour Castle"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/7025H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">The Westin Harbour Castle</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">1 Harbour Sq Toronto, ONM5J 1A6</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red3diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_7025"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>7.8/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">2173Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="7025" data-dl-cid="BookNow_The Westin Harbour Castle">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="41643"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//lake-buena-vista/hotels/orlando-world-center-marriott-41643.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Orlando World Center Marriott"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/41643H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Orlando World Center Marriott</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">8701 World Center Dr Lake Buena Vista, FL32821</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_41643"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>8.2/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">773Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="41643" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Orlando World Center Marriott">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="78985"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//las-vegas/hotels/mgm-grand-hotel--casino-78985.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_MGM Grand Hotel & Casino"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/78985H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">MGM Grand Hotel & Casino</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">3799 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV89109</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red3diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_78985"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>7.6/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">7374Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="78985" data-dl-cid="BookNow_MGM Grand Hotel & Casino">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="124126"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//chicago/hotels/embassy-suites-by-hilton-chicago-downtown-magnificent-mile-124126.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Embassy Suites by Hilton Chi... "> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/124126H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Embassy Suites by Hilton Chi... </p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">511 N Columbus Dr Chicago, IL60611</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_124126"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>8/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">2418Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="124126" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Embassy Suites by Hilton Chi... ">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="46573"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//chicago/hotels/best-western-river-north-hotel-46573.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Best Western River North Hotel"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/46573H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Best Western River North Hotel</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">125 W Ohio St Chicago, IL60654</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red2diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_46573"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>7.4/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">1650Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="46573" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Best Western River North Hotel">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="37542"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//san-francisco/hotels/hyatt-regency-san-francisco-downtown-soma-37542.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Hyatt Regency San Francisco ... "> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/37542H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Hyatt Regency San Francisco ... </p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">50 3rd St San Francisco, CA94103</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_37542"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>8.5/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">2695Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="37542" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Hyatt Regency San Francisco ... ">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="35028"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//lake-buena-vista/hotels/hyatt-regency-grand-cypress-35028.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/35028H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">1 Grand Cypress Blvd Lake Buena Vista, FL32836</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_35028"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>8.8/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">1518Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="35028" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="108453"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//las-vegas/hotels/bellagio-108453.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Bellagio"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/108453H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Bellagio</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">3600 Las Vegas Blvd S Las Vegas, NV89109</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_108453"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>8.4/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">6235Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="108453" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Bellagio">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="812"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//san-francisco/hotels/stanford-court-hotel-812.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Stanford Court Hotel"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/812H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Stanford Court Hotel</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">905 California St San Francisco, CA94108</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red3diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_812"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>8.6/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">1650Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="812" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Stanford Court Hotel">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="2944"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//vancouver/hotels/pinnacle-vancouver-harbourfront-hotel-2944.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfr... "> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/2944H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfr... </p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">1133 W Hastings St Vancouver, BCV6E 3T3</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red3diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_2944"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>7.9/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">3112Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="2944" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Pinnacle Vancouver Harbourfr... ">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="42317"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//vancouver/hotels/pan-pacific-vancouver-42317.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Pan Pacific Vancouver"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/preview/108142" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Pan Pacific Vancouver</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">300-999 Canada Pl Vancouver, BCV6C 3B5</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_42317"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>8.3/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">2032Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="42317" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Pan Pacific Vancouver">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="160261"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//seattle/hotels/pan-pacific-hotel-seattle-160261.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/160261H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">2125 Terry Ave Seattle, WA98121</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_160261"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>9/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">332Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="160261" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="126570"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//cancun/hotels/moon-palace-cancun-126570.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Moon Palace Cancun"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/126570H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Moon Palace Cancun</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">Carr Cancun-Chetumal KM 340 Cancun, QR77500</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_126570"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>8/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">382Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="126570" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Moon Palace Cancun">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="18111"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//new-york/hotels/the-lexington-new-york-city-autograph-collection-18111.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_The Lexington New York City,... "> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">The Lexington New York City,... </p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">511 Lexington Ave New York, NY10017</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red3diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_18111"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>7.9/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">352Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="18111" data-dl-cid="BookNow_The Lexington New York City,... ">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="39838"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//washington/hotels/fairmont-washington-dc-georgetown-39838.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Fairmont Washington, D.C., G... "> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/39838H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Fairmont Washington, D.C., G... </p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">2401 M St NW Washington, DC20037</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red4diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_39838"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>9/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">353Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="39838" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Fairmont Washington, D.C., G... ">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="hotelSlide swiper-slide" data-hotel-id="7020"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card" data-hotel-url=" https://www.aaa.com/travelinfo//toronto/hotels/chelsea-hotel-toronto-7020.html?appid=CCD " data-dl-cid="Diamond_Chelsea Hotel, Toronto"> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-thumb"> <img src="https://tdr.aaa.com/tdr-images/images/property_photo/accommodation/7020H1.jpg" alt="" onError="$(this).remove();"> </div> <div class="aaa-ribbon-card-info"> <p class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Chelsea Hotel, Toronto</p> <p class="blk5 regularText centerText">33 Gerrard St W Toronto, ONM5G 1Z4</p> <div class="aaa-diamondRating aaa_red3diamond dkg7 regularText"></div> <div class="aaa-special-rate wht4 centerText"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds/images/tag-icon.svg"><span class="hotelFromRate fromRate_7020"></span> </div> <div class="aaa-reviews-rating-container"> <div class="aaa-inline-blockContainer"> <div class="bv-reviewRatingIndicator-Container" style="display: none;"> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">AAA Members</div> </div> </div> <div class="aaa-reviewRatingIndicator-Container"> <div class="blk6 uppercaseText">Additional Reviews</div> <div id="focusReviews" class="aaa-link aaa-priceline-review"> <span>7/10</span> </div> <div class="blk6 regularText aaa-hotel-review-rating-count">4545Reviews</div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="aaa-btn uppercaseText centerText book-now-btn" data-hotel-id="7020" data-dl-cid="BookNow_Chelsea Hotel, Toronto">Book Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section id="articles-section" class="aaa-articles"> <div class="aaa-column-outer-container"> <div class="aaa-column-inner-container"> <div class="aaa-inner-container"> <h3 class="blk3 uppercaseText centerText">Diamond Articles & Videos</h3> <p class="blk4 regularText centerText aaa-bodyText">Enjoy a peek behind the curtain to see what it’s like to be a AAA inspector. Read their fascinating bios and tweets … find out which properties impress even these picky travelers … follow along on actual inspections … and hear why hotel and restaurant managers value the Diamonds and AAA/CAA members.</p> <div class="aaa-articles-player"> <div id="aaa-articles-container" class="swiper-container"> <div class="swiper-button-next"></div> <div class="swiper-button-prev"></div> <div id="aaa-articles-player-wrapper" class="swiper-wrapper"> <div class="swiper-slide"> <div class="aaa-article-summary aaa-article-featured"> <div class="aaa-article-thumb"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/best-of-article-thimb.jpg" alt=""> <div class="aaa-article-thumb-filter"></div> <h2> <span class="regularText uppercaseText aaa-vertically-align-title"><span class="wht5">Featured Article</span><span class="wht2">How to Pick the Best Hotel for Your Trip</span></span> </h2> </div> <div class="aaa-article-description"> <div class="blk5 regularText centerText">Every Diamond hotel and restaurant is a good choice for members.</div> <a class="aaa-link uppercaseText centerText" href="https://www.aaa.com/traveltips/how-to-pick-the-best-hotel-for-your-trip-571641" target="_blank" data-dl-cid="Diamond_How to Choose the Best Hotel or Restaurant">View Article</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide"> <div class="aaa-article-summary"> <div class="aaa-article-thumb"> <img src="/AAA/common/diamonds2/images/inspection-videos-thumb.jpg" alt=""> <div class="aaa-article-thumb-filter"></div> <h2> <span class="wht2 uppercaseText aaa-vertically-align-title">Testimonial Videos</span> </h2> </div> <div class="aaa-article-description"> <div class="blk5 regularText centerText">Hear about the value of AAA Diamonds from hotels and restaurants.</div> <a class="aaa-link uppercaseText centerText" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrdkgB-Lk8eYE2GowQQIVxmVQjFu2LEyR" data-dl-cid="Diamond_Testimonial Videos">View Article</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="swiper-slide"> 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