Posted in Travel News
August 11, 2019
You Might Be Surprised To Learn Which American City Has The Cleanest Hotel Rooms
There’s nothing worse than checking into a less-than-sanitary hotel room. From greasy mirrors to unwashed sheets and dirty carpeting, poorly maintained hotels come with their fair share of problems. Luckily, a new award from AAA helps highlight America’s cleanest hotel rooms, so you’ll find it easier to select comfortable and well-maintained accommodations during your next vacation.
Each year, AAA conducts a series of hotel inspections throughout the country, culminating in a group of housekeeping awards that honor America’s cleanest lodging options.
Hotels receiving the newly unveiled Best of Housekeeping Award are designated as "exceeding expectations" when it comes to overall building conditions and cleanliness within individual rooms. In order to qualify, hotels must receive top marks during two housekeeping inspections, which analyze for everything from dirt to pests. Qualifying hotels must also avoid complaints from AAA members.
California reigned supreme among states in this year’s ranking, housing 982 hotels with the Best of Housekeeping Award, while Florida came in second place with 485. In the individual cities category, though, New York City snagged the top spot. The Big Apple is home to 161 hotels with Best of Housekeeping designations, so you can rest assured that your next NYC journey will offer plenty of options for a clean and comfortable stay.
To read more about the inspection process and see the rankings in their entirety, check out AAA’s report here.
Did your state or city make the list? Have you stayed at an exceptionally clean hotel during your past travels? Be sure to share your experiences with us in the comment section below. Or, to read another piece of hotel-related news, check out our previous article here.