Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC Earns Forbes Five Star Rating for 13 Consecutive Years, Reflecting Highest Level of Service Excellence

Forbes Travel Guide has awarded Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC a Five Star rating, its highest honour. Worldwide, 33 Four Seasons properties earned the coveted Five Star rating in 2018. With this recognition, Four Seasons has received the most Five Star ratings awarded to a hotel brand in a single year in the list’s 60-year history.  

For 13 consecutive years, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC has received the Forbes Five Star designation. This recognition is a true testament to the 460 dedicated and passionate employees who continuously strive to provide the highest level of service.

“This Five-Star recognition for the 13th consecutive year is very special to all of us at the Hotel,” says David Bernand, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC. “Receiving this designation from Forbes is a significant accomplishment by all of our employees who genuinely take care of our guests. We are grateful to have an extraordinary group of talented individuals with more than 3,600 collective years of service at our Hotel.”

“We are pleased to honour the 2018 Star Rating recipients, an exceptional collection of hotels, restaurants and spas that demonstrates a strong culture of service,” said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide.

Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC is also distinguished as a AAA Five Diamond hotel, an award the Hotel has earned for 29 consecutive years.    

Methodology

Star ratings are awarded by a team of anonymous professional inspectors who travel the world to assess hotels, restaurants and spas based on 900 objective standards. Star ratings ultimately emphasise quality of service. Five Star properties are defined as “outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and amazing facilities.”