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St. Regis Longboat Key Achieves Coveted AAA Five Diamond Rating
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Longboat Key,FL – The St.Regis Longboat Key Resort has been awarded the prestigious AAA Five Diamond designation, marking a meaningful achievement in its first year of operation. This places the resort among an elite group, representing the pinnacle of luxury and service within the hospitality industry. the AAA Five Diamond rating is one of the most respected and well-known hotel rating systems in the tourism sector.
AAA Ranks St. Regis Among Florida’s Best
AAA Travel recently bestowed its highest honor, the Five Diamond award, upon the St.Regis Longboat key, recognizing its unwavering commitment to exceptional service and luxurious surroundings. Only ten properties in Florida, including two on the state’s west coast, currently hold this distinction. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Naples,for example,has maintained its AAA Five Diamond status since 1987 [[1]].
Did You Know? Fewer than 1% of the more than 23,000 properties evaluated by AAA achieve the Five Diamond designation.
According to AAA’s 2025 list, approximately 145 properties across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean share this esteemed rating. The evaluation process involves anonymous visits by unidentified guests,unannounced inspections,and a thorough review by a panel of experts.
“We are very excited to receive this prestigious award from AAA in our first year of operations,” stated Winfred van Workum, general manager of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort. “This is a testament to the quality of service that we take the utmost pride in offering our guests and a benchmark we will strive for each year.”
Luxury Amenities and Accommodations
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort boasts 168 rooms situated on the north end of the property, complemented by 69 condominiums on the south side. Resort amenities are centrally located for easy access. The resort is also awaiting a rating from Forbes Travel Guide, with its website indicating the rating is “soon to be rated.”
Pro Tip: Consider booking suites named after local figures like Mable Ringling or John Jacob Astor for a unique and immersive experience.
Forbes’ “Notes from Inspectors” highlight the unique character of the suites, noting that “Many of the bookable suites bear the names of people with local ties.” These include the 947-square-foot Mable Ringling suite, honoring the art collector and wife of circus co-founder John Ringling, and the John jacob astor Suite, named after the St. Regis’ founder, featuring a dining table, seperate living room, and waterfront views. The Presidential Suite, the property’s largest at over 3,400 square feet, draws inspiration from Sarasota pioneer Davie Lindsay Worcester.
