The Forbes Travel Guide process of rating each establishment includes:
• Facility inspection: Every property is visited by a trained facility inspector,
who uses a checklist to evaluate cleanliness, physical condition and location.
This inspection is unannounced and results in a Forbes One, Two or Three Star
rating. Spas are the only exception -- the minimum standard for a Forbes spa
Five Star Hotels: These exceptional properties provide a memorable
experience through virtually flawless service and the finest of amenities. Staff are
intuitive, engaging and passionate, and eagerly deliver service above and beyond the
guests’ expectations. The hotel was designed with the guest’s comfort in mind, with
particular attention paid to craftsmanship and quality of product. A Five Star property is a
destination unto itself