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R.I. receives first 5-Star hotel rating

Ocean House at Watch Hill given top distinction

Updated: Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 4:31 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 26 Feb 2013, 4:31 PM EST

WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI) -- Forbes Magazine made Rhode Island a little more glamorous on Tuesday.

For the first time ever, a Rhode Island hotel has earned a five-star rating in the Forbes Travel Guide. The Ocean House at Watch Hill - a luxurious seaside resort in Rhode Island's South County - received Forbes's highest distinction because of its "virtually flawless service."

The Ocean House is one of 76 hotels across the country that earned a five-star rating from Forbes.

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