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Charlotte’s Hotels Are Some Of The Cleanest In The U.S.

When you’re in a hotel room, you might hear a knock on your door followed by someone saying, “Housekeeping!” In Charlotte, they really mean it. If you live in the…

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When you're in a hotel room, you might hear a knock on your door followed by someone saying, "Housekeeping!" In Charlotte, they really mean it.

If you live in the Charlotte area you probably don't have many reasons to stay in a hotel around here. But at least you can take comfort in knowing that any family or friends who come to visit you here can stay in some of America's cleanest hotel rooms.

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According to a AAA study, Charlotte ranks in the top five for the cleanest hotel rooms in the U.S. The "Best of Housekeeping" findings are based not only on cleanliness but also on the working condition of things like the TV and power outlets in the hotel room.

AAA also looked at the number of "Best of Housekeeping" hotels in each state and North Carolina also landed in the top five. Here are the rankings:

Cities with the most AAA Inspector's Best of Housekeeping Hotels

  1. New York, New York (161)
  2. Houston, Texas (90)
  3. Washington, D.C. (78)
  4. Orlando, Florida (69)
  5. Charlotte, North Carolina (68)
  6. Austin, Texas (63)
  7. Nashville, Tennessee (61)
  8. San Diego, California (60)
  9. Anaheim, California (50)
  10. San Antonio, Texas (49)

States with the most AAA Inspector's Best of Housekeeping Hotels

  1. California (982)
  2. Florida (485)
  3. Texas (468)
  4. North Carolina (458)
  5. New York (406)
  6. Virginia (328)
  7. Pennsylvania (281)
  8. Tennessee (268)
  9. Maryland (238)
  10. Massachusetts (215)
Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.