Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown has just been named on the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award List for 2018. Now part of an elite group of only eleven hotels in New York City, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is one of the latest additions in the brand's portfolio to receive the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Rating. 

The hotel features 189 guest rooms including 28 suites; 7,000 square feet of event space; CUT, the first New York restaurant by celebrity restauranteur Wolfgang Puck; and The Spa including seven treatment rooms, an outdoor terrace, 24 hour fitness center and a 75-foot (23 meter) indoor lap pool. 

Ideal for both business and leisure guests, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is perfectly situated in Downtown Manhattan, close to an array of activities and attractions including One World Observatory, the Oculus, Westfield World Trade Center, Brookfield Place, the Brooklyn Bridge, Tribeca, the Seaport District, Wall Street, Financial District, Battery Park, The Whitney Museum of American Art and the Meatpacking District.

Earning the AAA Five Diamond Rating within the first year of opening acknowledges Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown as one of North America's most luxurious accommodations and a premier establishment within the hospitality industry. Fewer than half a percent of the more than 27,000 properties rated by AAA achieve the prestigious distinction of a Five Diamond Rating.

“We are honored and humbled to have won this coveted distinction so soon after opening the hotel. To be ranked in the same category as the best hotels in the world and to join the upper echelons within the hospitality industry, is a testament not only to the incredible vision led by Larry Silverstein and Robert A.M.Stern in terms of product and design, but also to the exceptional Four Seasons team members who go above and beyond the call of duty on a daily basis and display a genuine passion for what they do. Thanks to them we are able to not only fulfill, but to surpass, our guest expectations and create memorable moments consistently,” says Peter Humig, General Manager.

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown is part of a select group representing the upper echelon of the hospitality industry in North America. Just 121 hotels earned the AAA Five Diamond Rating in the last 12 months, qualifying them for this year's Five Diamond Award list.

“Attaining a Five Diamond Rating is an exceptional accomplishment that signifies meticulous attention to detail, creativity in enhancing comfort, outstanding service and memorable guest experiences,” said Michael Petrone, director, AAA Inspections & Diamond Ratings. “And as more mid-scale and even budget properties are adding amenities for comfort and convenience, hotels that aim for a Five Diamond Rating must stay far ahead of the curve to differentiate themselves through advanced design concepts, highest quality furnishings and scrupulous attention to guests' expectations.”

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About Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown

As the world's leading operator of luxury hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts currently manages 109 properties in 46 countries.  Open since September 19, 2016, Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown provides a preferred address for both business and leisure travelers, and the highly personalized, anticipatory service that Four Seasons guests expect and value around the world.  For more information on Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, visit http://press.fourseasons.com/newyorkdowntown/ or check us out on https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsHotelNewYorkDowntown

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating 109 hotels and resorts, and 38 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 46 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveller reviews and industry awards. For more information and reservations, visit fourseasons.com. For the latest news, visit press.fourseasons.com and follow @FourSeasonsPR on Twitter.

About AAA Diamond Ratings

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