http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-15T01:46:45Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ritz-carlton%20reserve http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2011/7/18/112542/849 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/30451/Dorado_Beach___Room.jpg" class="top"><p>Here's some exciting news in New Hotel Brand Land. The second of the Ritz-Carlton Reserve properties has just been announced. It's the <strong><a href="http://www.doradobeach.com/hotel/">Ritz-Carlton Reserve Dorado Beach</a></strong> in Puerto Rico and it's scheduled to open in December 2012.<p> The Ritz-Carlton Reserve is just one part of the Dorado Beach renovation--it also includes residences and a plumped-up, sparkling new set of amenities such as golf courses, a beach club, spa and nature trail. A 'Wind and Waves' center will include Jean-Michel Cousteau&#146;s Ambassadors of the Environment, the program that provides hands-on eco-adventures for kids and adults of all ages. In other words, you can take the kids, put them in Dorado Beach's 'forest classroom' and then hit the pool MsRebecca 2011-07-18T12:16:49-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/11/9/44110/7354 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Phulay_Bay_Ritz_Carlton_Reserve.jpg" class="top"><p> <p>Okay, so their opening date moved <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/14/72117/0252/hotels/Ritz_Carlton_Reserve_Will_Kick_Off_Exotic_Brand_in_Phulay_Bay">from April to June</a> and finally to December 22, but at least the rather special <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Ritz-Carlton+Reserve+Phulay+Bay/ian/273213"><b>Ritz-Carlton Reserve Phulay Bay</b></a> in Krabi, Thailand, is finally getting close to being ready for us. We've been waiting ever since Ritz-Carlton announced that their new Reserve brand was especially for stressed people wanting to get away to new cultures and adventures in exotic locations. That really sounds like us.<p>The resort will open just in time for Christmas, on December 22 this year. There are just 54 villas in it, and the views across the water from each villa are incredible. To make you feel relaxed, they've designed the resort with oversized beds, chairs, amandak 2009-11-12T08:50:35-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/12/9219/34601 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/ritzcarltonpreserve.jpg" class="top"> <p>When we hear announcements that luxe hotels are launching ritzier, more upscale amenities or properties in this recession, we cringe a bit because we've been hearing nothing but doom-and-gloom predictions and sad news out of the luxury sector &#151; but, nevertheless, <b><A href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ritz-carlton hotels">Ritz-Carlton Hotels</a></b> has announced the launch of "a new exclusive brand extension for the most discerning global travelers" called<b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/ritz-carlton reserve"> Ritz-Carlton Reserve</a></b>, complete with a <a href="http://www.ritzcarltonreserve.com"> website</a> and everything. <p>Per a press release: <blockquote><P> These unique resorts have been designed for those who seek to escape the stresses of everyday life by retreating to experience new cultures and adventures. Each exquisite destination will feature signature, one-of-a-kind low density resorts situated in choice Jenna 2009-06-12T09:23:56-05:00 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/14/72117/0252 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3873/Phulay_Bay_Ritz_Carlton_Reserve.jpg" class="top"><p> <p>While last week we were focusing on cheap <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/thailand%20hotel%20guide">Thailand hotels</a> on the beach, we can't help getting a little excited about the latest announcement from <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Ritz-Carlton%20Hotels">Ritz-Carlton</a> about their <b>Ritz-Carlton Reserve</b> hotel brand. The theory behind their new brand suits us perfectly, because they are targeting: <blockquote><p>People who want to get away from the stresses of everyday life by retreating to experience new cultures and adventures in exotic locations.</blockquote><p>The first Reserve to open up will be <b>Phulay Bay, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve</b></a> in Krabi, Thailand, and it should be ready sometime during 2009. Although prices for Phulay Bay show from April onwards, their website currently says they're accepting reservations from June 1, 2009.<p>At that time of year--off-peak amandak 2009-01-14T15:30:49-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/