Eli5: what gives a hotel a 5 star ranking? What can a hotel do to improve to a 4 or 5 star hotel and what does a 5 or 4 star hotel have that others don’t?

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While there are no universal definitions, AAA publishes their definitions:

[https://www.aaa.com/diamonds/diamond-ratings-definitions.html](https://www.aaa.com/diamonds/diamond-ratings-definitions.html)

One Diamond means a bed, a pillow and a bargain. Two Diamonds mean a familiar, casual, affordable setting. Three Diamonds deliver the comforts of home, minus the effort. Four Diamonds provide a notable splurge for a special occasion. And Five Diamonds are the crown jewel.