Connecticut’s idyllic northwest corner continues to be the home to the state’s only sparkling ‘Diamonds’ in the ring of outstanding restaurants and lodgings that AAA recognizes annually for world-class service, facilities and amenities
For the 10th consecutive year, Winvian of Morris has earned two Five Diamond Awards – one for its property; the other for its restaurant.
An unusual 113-acre property and dining facility with 18 cottages featuring varying themes, Winvian employs an experienced highly qualified staff to provide the custom service luxury hotel guests expect by delivering unmatched guest comfort with extraordinary accommodations, personalized amenities and outstanding facilities.
Winvian joins eight other Litchfield and Fairfield Connecticut restaurants and accommodations that are part of AAA Northeast’s service territory that have earned AAA’s highest accolades for restaurants and lodging.
“These Fairfield and Litchfield County properties are truly the best of the best and we’re quite fortunate to have 10 ‘Diamonds’ right here in AAA Northeast’s own backyard,” said Fran Mayko, AAA Northeast’s spokeswoman. AAA Northeast’s territory covers Litchfield, Fairfield, and New Haven Counties.
In AAA Northeast’s territory, the following restaurants and hotels measure up to AAA’s 2020 Five and Four-Diamond standards. The numbers in parentheses indicate the number of years the facility has earned its Diamond rating:
AAA Five Diamond Properties in AAA Northeast Territory
Morris, CT Winvian (10)
AAA Four Diamond Properties in AAA Northeast Territory
Greenwich: Delamar Greenwich Harbor (2)
The Homestead Inn – Thomas Henkelmann (16)
Madison Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton (3)
Old Greenwich: Hyatt Regency Greenwich (8)
Southport: Delamar Southport (9)
Washington: The Mayflower Grace (5)
AAA Five Diamond Restaurants
Morris, CT Winvian (10)
AAA Four Diamond Restaurants
Greenwich: Rebeccas (10)
Thomas Henkelmann (16)
In the rest of the State, the following properties and restaurants also earned Four Diamond ratings:
Four Diamond Lodgings Four Diamond Restaurants)
Mashantucket: Grand Pequot Tower at Foxwoods (17) Hartford: ON20 (7)
The Fox Tower (11)
Mystic: Spicer Mansion (1)
Old Saybrook; Saybrook Point Inn & Spa (18)
Uncasville: Aspire at Mohegan Sun (1)
Mohegan Sun Sky Tower (18)
West Hartford Delamar West Hartford (2)
Each year, AAA inspectors visit more than 60,000 properties across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, using the Diamond rating system to guide AAA members when choosing places to stay and eat.
Of the 27,000 hotels and 30,000 restaurants inspected, only 119 hotels and 67 restaurants have earned a Five Diamond designation which are known for world class luxury, amenities and leading-edge cuisine; while 1,700 hotels and 683 restaurants have earned a Four Diamond designation.