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Inside The Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey

Where: 4375 Admiralty Way [map], Marina del Rey, CA, United States, 90292

We spent the weekend in Room 822 at the Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey.

Ok, we really only spent part of the weekend in the room. The rest of the time we chilled at the spa and by the pool, because, yes, it is still warm enough in Southern California to lay out by the (outdoor) pool. Stay tuned for our full review of the hotel coming tomorrow.

Disclosure: Abigail stayed at the Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey at the behest of the Marina Del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Everything's Comin' Up (Axl) Rose at the Ritz

Where: 1 Lincoln Road [map], Miami Beach, FL, United States, 33139

When the MTV Video Music Awards first came to Miami a few years back, most hotels in town viewed rapper 50 Cent as a liability and refused to host him. Not the Ritz Carlton South Beach. They put Fiddy and his G Unit up in their finest accomodations. But since then, MTV abandoned Miami, Fiddy hasn't been back, and now the Ritz's penthouse is being occupied by noneother than Axl Rose.

A far cry from a rapper from the streets, the bloated Guns 'n' Roses frontman is in town for a GNR concert in Fort Lauderdale. When he's not trying to bring the 80s back or hosting an after party at Prive, Rose is holed up in the posh PH of the Ritz. When we asked our source whether or not he destroyed the room yet, we were told, "Not yet, but odds are he will." Just invite Rose's nemesis Tommy Hilfiger over for tea, crank up "Welcome to the Jungle" and let 'im rip.

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Suite Jesus! Ritz Carlton Palm Beach Spends 100 Grand Per Room

Where: 100 S. Ocean Blvd. [map], Palm Beach, FL, United States, 33462

Life is suite when you stay at the newly renovated Ritz Carlton Palm Beach.

Scheduled to re-open on Dec. 21, 2006 after $45 million in renovations, the Ritz Carlton Palm Beach has upped the ante in luxury with nips and tucks catering to the slack jawed upper crusties who flock to the tropical playground of the rich and famous.

In addition to the cosmetic enhancements, new Oceanfront Suites will feature such necessities as invisible televisions in the master bathroom - cleverly hidden behind the mirror and only visible when turned on--seven-jet oversized showers and free-standing soaking tubs with views of the ocean.

The Ritz will offer up a WiFi network (for a fee of course) and supposedly "enhanced" cellphone reception, which we don't really believe, but apparently this hotel has had some problem with cell reception in the past so this could be an improvement.

Additionally, all regular rooms will feature so-called "pamper panels" from which to adjust lighting, temperature and, according to the press release, the ever elusive "and more." A new Tranquility swimming pool will provide oceanfront views from which to contemplate how rough one's life is.

And finally, no luxe resort is complete without a behemoth, 28,000 square foot spa, the Grand Spa, which will debut in the summer of 2007 and will feature its own Spa guest room category allowing guests to continue their treatments in the comfort of their own rooms.

If you need some more proof that these rooms live up to their hype, the completed renovation of each suite has a price tag of more than $100,000, which is more than a blogger would make in a lifetime of blogging. Think about it.

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Insane Hotel Packages: The Ritz Carlton and Mercedes Benz 'Key to Luxury'

Hotels have been trying to entice you into staying at their properties by offering up some wild and wacky packages that don't just include continental breakfast for two. This week we are taking a look at some of the extravagant and insane hotel packages out there today. But if you have any insane hotel packages that you've seen (or bought) lately, we want to hear your story.

Of course, only a high-end luxury hotel like the Ritz Carlton would offer up the Mercedes Benz Key to Luxury package.

The gives you use of a Mercedes Benz along with:

· A deluxe guest room on The Ritz-Carlton Club Level
· The use of a new Mercedes-Benz with unlimited mileage for the duration of the guest's stay
· A full tank of gas each morning
· Overnight valet parking.

Only certain locations are offering this package and the type of Benz varies as well. We checked out the Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey in Los Angeles who is offering this until February 28, 2007.

Since driving is practically more important than botox in this town, the unlimited mileage and full tank of gas goes along way here. However, you still have to cough up about $500 a night to stay here and that's before taxes.

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· Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey reviews [TripAdvisor]