Hotel Phoenix Earns AAA Four Diamond Designation in Its First Year

Hotel Phoenix, the premier hotel at Centennial Yards, has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation, earning one of the hospitality industry’s most respected distinctions less than a year after welcoming its first guests in December 2025.

“We are honored to receive the acclaimed Four Diamond designation from AAA in our very first year,” said Martin Wormull, General Manager of Hotel Phoenix. “This award reflects the commitment of our staff and management to provide every guest with exceptional Southern hospitality throughout their visit, and it affirms that Hotel Phoenix has arrived as one of Atlanta’s premier destinations.”

Hotel Phoenix is part of a select group representing the top tier of the hospitality industry in North America. There are roughly 1,750 hotels and 500 restaurants on the AAA Four Diamond list. Hotels at this level, about 7 percent of the nearly 23,000 AAA Diamond lodgings, are noted for their upscale style and amenities enhanced with the right touch of service.

To earn the AAA Four Diamond designation, hotels must pass a rigorous evaluation that includes unannounced, in-person visits by AAA’s inspectors. AAA Diamond Program hotels and restaurants are re-evaluated annually to ensure they provide the best experience for travelers and diners. The designation provides travelers with an independent benchmark of quality, recognizing hotels that consistently deliver elevated accommodations and guest experiences.

“To achieve the exceptional standards required for this designation in its opening year is an outstanding achievement,” says Stacey Barber, AAA Travel Vice President. “Four Diamond hotels are attentive to guests’ needs and consistently deliver memorable travel experiences.”

Rising 18 floors within the 50-acre Centennial Yards redevelopment, Hotel Phoenix features 292 guest rooms, 15 suites and a penthouse, and is part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. Collection. Situated directly across from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the upcoming Live Nation entertainment venue, and steps from State Farm Arena, the hotel is at the center of Atlanta’s premier sports and entertainment district. The property’s signature dining concept, Zephyr Southern Brasserie, and adjoining Bar Z, along with more than 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, have quickly established Hotel Phoenix as a gathering place for both guests and locals.

“Our team has worked tirelessly to create an experience that feels personal, inviting and unmistakably connected to the city,” added Wormull. “This designation belongs to every member of the Hotel Phoenix team who brings that vision to life for our guests each day.”