Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., has been named an AAA Four-Diamond resort for the sixth consecutive year. Nestled in the 3,200-acre Rocky Gap State Park in Western Maryland, Rocky Gap earned the award based on AAA's review of four critical areas: service, cleanliness, ambiance, and amenities.
Only 3 percent of all AAA approved properties in the United States receive the Four Diamond status.
"I accept this impressive award on behalf of the dedicated staff at Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort who consistently deliver the highest level of guest and patron satisfaction," says general manager Steele Edwards. "We want our guests to enjoy the Rocky Gap experience and return time and time again for our outstanding service. With AAA's unbiased, and universally-respected rating system, we are truly honored to receive this recognition."
According to AAA, Four Diamond establishments are upscale in all areas and the physical attributes reflect an obvious enhanced level of quality throughout, including an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail.
Located two hours from Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Rocky Gap is home to Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature design golf course. The par-72, 18-hole championship course weaves through forested mountains with lake views and offers an exceptional challenge for players of all levels.
With Lake Habeeb and Evitt's Mountain providing scenery, Rocky Gap offers a private beach, boat and bike rentals, miles of marked hiking trails through the state park, a nearby aviary or fishing and kayaking. In addition, sporting clays, tennis courts, a fitness room and indoor and outdoor pools provide ample opportunity for exercise.
Other amenities and property attributes which contribute to Rocky Gap having received the AAA Four Diamond rating include:
- 216 guest rooms, including suites and ADA-certified accommodations
- Extensive meeting programs encompassing 15,000+ square feet of space and a myriad of conference room and service options
- Acclaimed culinary and catering offerings: A Wine Spectator Award Winner
- Family and children's activities: horseback riding, paintball, climbing wall, rappelling, whitewater rafting, canoeing and our Scales & Tales animal program by the campfire
- Complete corporate team building programs through Western Maryland Adventures
- Special weddings programs by the lake with both indoor and outdoor settings
- Lake-side pavilions
- Spacious pet-friendly rooms
For more information, visit www.rockygapresort.com or call 800-724-0828.