Inn earns lodging and dining awards

Settlers get two 2009 AAA ‘Four Diamond Award’ designations HAWLEY — The Settlers Inn has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating for the year 2009, both for the inn and restaurant. Lodgings at this level offer an exclusive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail. Restaurants at this level offer a distinctive fine-dining experience marked by high-quality ingredients, creative presentation and attentive service. The AAA Four Diamond group is a select group of award winners. Just 3.9 percent of the more than 31,000 AAA-rated lodgings and 2.8 percent of the 27,000 AAA-rated restaurants were awarded this prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation for 2009. In a press statement Michael Petrone, AAA director of Tourism Information Development said, “This outstanding property is committed to providing a premier lodging and dining experience to all guests by consistently exceeding expectations. This award acknowledges the hard work and dedication of their staff.” “AAA Four Diamond Award Winners represent an important tier of the hospitality industry, offering guests superior experiences with a high level of hospitality in luxurious surroundings. To achieve and maintain this level of service is an amazing accomplishment, and AAA is pleased to honor the Settlers Inn at Bingham Park Lodge & Restaurant,” added Petrone. AAA’s Diamond Rating System is the only ratings system that covers all of North America and one of the only two that conducts physical, on-site evaluations. It is the only system that uses full-time, professionally trained evaluators to inspect each property on an annual basis using a set of guidelines that are made available to all establishments. AAA evaluates more properties than any other rating entity. Additionally, AAA provides travelers the opportunity to post comments on AAA.com about their experiences at AAA approved and diamond rating establishments. Information about AAA diamond ratings and the complete 2009 Four Diamond Award winners list are available at AAA.com/Diamonds. The Settlers Inn is located at Bingham Park, 4 Main Ave, in Hawley.