Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa is pleased to announce that in its first year, it has earned AAA’s prestigious four diamond ranking. The Clearwater Beach resort opened February 1, 2010, and received this important recognition for its exemplary service, thoughtful amenities and fine attention to detail.  Less than four percent of more than 31,000 properties achieve this elite standing, and Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach is one of only two properties in the destination to hold this prestigious title.

“We are honored to be recognized with the AAA Four Diamond Award, particularly within our first year of operation,” said Brian Kramer, general manager of the Clearwater, Florida hotel and resort.  Triple-A’s diamond ranking is certainly one of the more prestigious awards, but in addition the Clearwater Beach resort has earned numerous awards and accolades within its first year of operation, including the 2010 Metro’s Best Award for Hot Spots to Shop, Dine, Play & Escape by Tampa Bay Metro Magazine. The resort’s signature SHOR American Seafood Grill has received the 2010 People’s Choice Best Taste Award at A Taste of Clearwater and the 2010 Best of Tampa Bay Award by Tampa Bay Magazine.

Resort accommodations consist of deluxe, one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens featuring granite countertops and stainless steel appliances; giving guests the flexibility to prepare their own meals in a spacious atmosphere. All suites feature private balconies and views of the Gulf of Mexico.   The 250-all-suite Hyatt Resort is centrally located within walking distance to premier spots such as Pier 60 and the Clearwater Marina as well as an abundance of on-site activities, the centerpiece of the destination’s new Beach Walk – a $30 million revitalization project along a half-mile active pathway of world-class shopping. 

The resort’s luxurious eighth-floor pool deck offers panoramic Gulf views and spectacular sunsets. Guests can enjoy the ultimate in comfort and luxury by reserving one of 20 climate-controlled, private cabanas that surround the deck or hit Clearwater’s pristine, white-sand beach for some fun-in-the-sun action. For a day of pampering and relaxation, the eco-friendly Sandava Spa offers a full spectrum of treatments reflective of Clearwater Beach and its natural surroundings.