HUBBARD, Ohio - A place to “get away from it all” in the Valley is practically in your own back yard.

A bed and breakfast in Hubbard has received AAA's prestigious Four Diamond Rating for being a hospitality gem/

Located at 6219 West Liberty Street, Julia's Bed & Breakfast is among more than 1,700 Four Diamond hotels on Triple A's list.

According to AAA East Central, Julia's was given the distinction because of extensive amenities, opulent décor, upscale physical attributes, and high degrees of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.

It's not the first time AAA has recognized Julia's which has maintained the designation consecutively since 2005.

"Four Diamond hotels provide guests with the comfort of knowing they can expect some of the highest amenities available," said Jim Lehman, president of AAA East Central. "These establishments meet the high standards of AAA inspectors, and are committed to providing every guest with personalized experiences and attentive service."

Hotels at the Four Diamond level represent just 6.3 percent of AAA Inspected & Approved hotels, making them an exclusive group. This year, there are 1,722 Four Diamond hotels.

AAA uses professional inspectors to conduct anonymous, in-person evaluations of hotels and restaurants using published guidelines weighted by member priorities.

AAA's rating system covers the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.