AAA has awarded 2 hotels and 1 restaurant the prestigious AAA Diamond Rating for the year 2009. Lodgings at that level offer an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail. Restaurants at this level offer distinctive fine dining experience marked by high level ingredients, creative presentation and attentive service.

Just 3.9% of the more than 31,000 AAA rated lodgings and 2.8% of the 27,000 AAA Rated restaurants were awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation for 2009. AAA Four Diamond Award winners represent an important tier of the hospitality industry, offering guests superior experiences with a high level of hospitality in luxurious surroundings.

The winning resturant in Albuquerque is the Rancher's Club of New Mexico. The winning hotels are the Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque, and the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Bernalillo.