SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand and Joël Robuchon Earn Prestigious 2010 AAA Five Diamond Award
For the fourth consecutive year, AAA has awarded SKYLOFTS and Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand the highly coveted Five Diamond Award, an accolade that recognizes these establishments among the world’s most elite hotels and restaurants.
“SKYLOFTS and Joël Robuchon are unique offerings and among the finest in the world, and our goal is to offer the most inspiring accommodations, memorable cuisine and extraordinary service,” said MGM Grand President & COO Gamal Aziz. “The AAA Five Diamond distinction for these two world-class destinations is a tribute to all the knowledgeable, hard-working and passionate people who provide exceptional service every day.”
These prestigious honors follow a multi-year evolution that has redefined MGM Grand as the ultimate Las Vegas experience. SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand debuted in January 2005 as a rare and private sanctuary of 51 two-story accommodations with expansive views of the Las Vegas skyline. SKYLOFTS provides the quintessential Loft environment and the height of personalized attention including Dream, Spa and Music Butlers, 24-hour concierge service as well as luggage packing and unpacking services.
AAA Nevada spokesperson Michael Geeser said, “AAA is pleased to present SKYLOFTS at MGM Grand with its fourth Five Diamond Award designation. The hotel continues to deliver top-quality service and accommodations that consistently exceed guest expectations.”
Culinary history was made in Las Vegas when legendary chef Joël Robuchon opened his first fine dining restaurant in the United States at MGM Grand in September 2005. Named “Chef of the Century” along with scores of other accolades and honors, Chef Joël Robuchon presents unparalleled cuisine in a stunning setting. In a city that has become known as a world-class dining destination, Joël Robuchon stands out among the best as one of only five AAA Five Diamond restaurant award winners.
“For the fourth time, Joël Robuchon has risen to the top of fine dining establishments in Las Vegas,” said AAA Nevada spokesperson Michael Geeser. “Given the number of fine dining options in Las Vegas, it is quite a feat for a restaurant to make the list and continue to be a mainstay on the prestigious list. Hats off to the staff at Joël Robuchon.”
Hotels and restaurants must meet a list of stringent criteria evaluated by AAA trained professionals to receive the AAA Five Diamond Award. AAA experts judge lodgings on the exterior of the facility, public areas, guest rooms, amenities and bathrooms. Restaurants are evaluated on criteria including food, service, décor and ambience.
AAA/CAA’s full-time tourism inspectors evaluate and rate more than 58,000 hotels and dining establishments across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean each year – which is more than any other rating entity. Of those, only 113 resorts and 52 restaurants, or 0.28 percent, earned the highly coveted AAA Five Diamond rating for 2010.
