TULALIP, Wash. (October 28, 2026) — The AAA Diamond Program has named Tulalip Resort Casino one of the Top 10 Casino Hotels worldwide for 2026, representing the highest level of excellence within one of the hospitality industry’s most dynamic and competitive segments. The elite international ranking adds to Tulalip Resort Casino’s long-time designation as a AAA Four-Diamond property, Washington state’s sole resort casino earning the coveted status for 18 consecutive years.
Located 30 minutes north of Seattle, the towering 12-story, 370-room luxury hotel delivers spectacular accommodations, guest amenities, and services recognized with numerous local and global honors. With the recent completion of a dramatic 70,250 square foot casino expansion and renovation, Tulalip Resort Casino continues to build on its standing as the Northwest’s most distinctive gaming, dining, meeting, entertainment, and shopping destination.
AAA Diamond’s Top 10 Casino Hotels global honorees for 2026 are:
- Tulalip Resort Casino | Tulalip, Washington
- THE VILLAS Caesars Palace | Las Vegas, Nevada
- Yaamava’ Resort & Casino | Highland, California
- Willows Hotel & Spa at Viejas | Alpine, California
- The St. Regis Aruba Resort | Palm Beach, Aruba
- Mount Airy Casino Resort | Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
- The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba | Palm Beach, Aruba
- The Crescent at Turning Stone | Verona, New York
- Durango Casino & Resort | Las Vegas, Nevada
- Pechanga Resort Casino | Temecula, California
“These exceptional hotels have distinguished themselves through an unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction, combining luxury accommodations, personalized service, world-class amenities, and memorable resort experiences,” said Chris Andersen, Director of the AAA Diamond Program. “These properties consistently deliver on every aspect of the guest journey, and they have established themselves as benchmark leaders in casino resort hospitality.”
“We are thrilled to earn the distinction of being named among the Top 10 Casino Hotels in the world for 2026 by the AAA Diamond Program,” said Tracy Goolsby, Tulalip Resort Casino Interim Vice President of Hotel Operations. “The AAA Diamond Program sets rigorous standards for this honor, and it validates the ongoing dedication of our team to provide each guest with exceptional hospitality throughout their visit.”
Throughout the year, AAA Inspectors visit hotels and restaurants across North America, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica unannounced, and in some cases anonymously, to verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamond program: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine, and Consistency. To view AAA Five and Four Diamond lists, visit AAA Newsroom/Diamonds.
When all you want is everything, Tulalip Resort Casino features 270,250 square feet of gaming excitement with more than 2,600 slot machines, the DraftKings sportsbook, award-winning restaurants and casual dining choices, intimate entertainment venues, the full-service luxury T-Spa, and other amenities. The three-year expansion and renovation has added new attractions including the spectacular 38-foot-tall Center Bar, the welcoming North Bar, expanded gaming experiences, and innovative design themes honoring the culture and heritage of the Tulalip Tribes.
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