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20 Things Under $20 Every Day At The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans

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  Site Where: 921 Canal Street [map], New Orleans, LA, United States, 70112
October 6, 2009 at 9:32 AM | by juliab | 0 Comments

Normally we have Ritz Carltons down as splurgy kinds of places rather than savers, so it’s nice to know that the New Orleans branch is reaching out to our budget hearts with its new 20 Under $20 list – 20 things you can get under their roof every day for under $20, plus a free bonus thrown in for good measure.

You won’t be finding any rooms on the list, unfortunately, but as well as the obvious stuff like a postcard (a slightly overpriced $1) or a cup of coffee (a much more reasonable $2) you will see things from sushi ($3), Jazzed Up Grits ($6), a Bloody Mary ($8), Bananas Foster ($10) and kobe beef sliders ($16).

The “free” part is Jeremy Davenport’s live jazz, which you can either catch on weekend nights or Thursday evenings from 5.30pm till 9pm. If you make this one, you’ll get a free Davenportini cocktail to boot (as you might have guessed, Mr Davenport is something of a Nola celebrity and beloved of the local ladies). Although you might have trouble getting served – the place is rammed when he plays.

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The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte Opens Today But is Booked for the Next Week

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  Site Where: 201 East Trade Street [map], Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202
October 1, 2009 at 12:25 PM | by KatieK | 1 Comment

Devoted readers know just how much we like to hype new hotels — and, well, chronicle their delays and opening flubs. But what it boils down to is that we love new hotels, and we especially love new hotels that open on time.

And so with that we offer congratulations to the Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, which successfully opened today, as planned (albeit a very long time coming)! And even better: When we called to check on availability, we found out the 146-room hotel is all sold-out tonight and through the weekend. (Just don't break out the confetti — remember, this place is all about the green scene.)

In fact, the first day the online reservation system showed availability is for next Friday, Oct. 9, with introductory rates starting at $199 for a standard room (1 king or 2 queen beds). In the meantime, you’ll have to get your Charlotte Ritz fix at the hotel’s two restaurants: BLT Steak and the Lobby Lounge, featuring organic fare and signature cocktails.

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Ritz-Carlton Doing Fall Deals All Over Caribbean And Mexico

September 30, 2009 at 5:13 PM | by amandak | 0 Comments

The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman

Fall is the time to head to the Caribbean or Mexico if you're thinking of getting a good price for a Ritz-Carlton resort: they've gone quite made with four-for-three specials all over the region.

We're daydreaming about spending a lot more than four nights at one of these places, but if you're pushed for time and wanting to save some dollars too, then you could try four nights for the price of three at the Ritz-Carlton Cancun, with rates from $269 per night. The same deal applies at the Ritz-Carlton San Juan (from $199 a night), the Ritz-Carlton St Thomas ($279 a night) and the Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort Rose Hall in Jamaica (from $169 a night).

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The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte's Five Business 'Firsts'

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  Site Where: 201 E Trade St [map], Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202
September 15, 2009 at 11:32 AM | by KatieK | 0 Comments

Earlier this month we told you about the green spa at the coming-soon Ritz-Carlton Charlotte (set to open Oct. 1!). The latest word from the North Carolina city’s first Ritz? The hotel also claims five “business travel firsts” to help stressed-out, working travelers feel at home.

1. The Nook, located on the hotel’s executive floor, will offer fully equipped, free private offices, complete with desktop computers, printers, office supplies, teleconferencing equipment, Wi-Fi, copy/fax machine access, and even tech help. This is in addition to the hotel’s full 24-hour biz center.

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Ritz-Carlton To Hit the Slopes By Lake Tahoe This December

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  Site Where: 13005 Ritz-Carlton Highlands Drive [map], Truckee, CA, United States, 96161
September 11, 2009 at 1:30 PM | by Heidi Atwal | 0 Comments

Lake Tahoe is one of those mountainous Northern California (way North) destinations that is popular during the summer, but really bustling with activity during wintertime, what with the chance for visitors to channel their inner Jonny Moseley on the slopes.

The hotel scene in Tahoe, though, conjures up images of buffet breakfasts at Harrah's, though with resorts like Plumpjack nearby, there isn't a total lack of luxury.

But when The Ritz Carlton Highlands moves into town you'd better believe that the upscale stakes will be raised, which is what will happen when a Lake Tahoe location opens on December 9th of this year, a little later than the original fall opening that was announced.

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The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia's Chef Getting Fancy on 'Top Chef'

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  Site Where: 10 Avenue of the Arts [map], Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19102
September 1, 2009 at 3:56 PM | by EricRosen | 0 Comments

Top Chef’s Season 6 in Las Vegas may have started out with two Jennifers, but the one left standing after two episodes is Jenny Carroll from the kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia. For those of you just catching up on the season, she’s the blond one, not the one with those scary earlobe-stretching rings.

This Philly native studied her craft at The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in her hometown, and now works as the Chef de Cuisine at 10 Arts by Eric Ripert. That means she does the real work in the kitchen every night. Ripert handpicked her from his staff at New York’s famed Le Bernardin to lead his team at his new digs at the Philadelphia Ritz-Carlton right across from City Hall.

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Dubai Doubles Up On Ritz-Carltons In 2010

Where: Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
September 1, 2009 at 1:11 PM | by JetSetCD | 1 Comment

No surprise here: Dubai is getting yet another hotel, already under construction for a 2010 opening. However, this is no gimmicky property with the Middle East's biggest wave pool or a helicopter tennis court; it's actually a classy Ritz-Carlton, the second for Dubai.

Due to abut the Dubai International Financial Centre, the property will be a consummate luxury business traveler hotel, but thankfully with world-class restaurants and a spa to boot.

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Ritz-Carlton Battery Park Gets Rid of Clunky Armoires; In-Room Telescopes Remain

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  Site Where: 2 West Street [map], New York, NY, United States, 10014
August 28, 2009 at 11:37 AM | by juliana | 0 Comments

The Ritz-Carlton Battery Park has just completed some pretty extensive, and expensive, renovations of all their 298 rooms and suites--to the tune of $10 million.

Here's a shot of what the rooms *should* look like now. Of course, that photo has been on a magic carpet ride through kingdom of Photoshop. But HotelChatter has stayed here before (in one the club floor rooms, too) and a telescope is really included. Plus, if you're in a Harbor View room, you'll have views of the Statue of Liberty.

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Is Marriott Taking Out a Hit On The Ritz-Carlton?

August 27, 2009 at 9:39 AM | by juliana | 1 Comment

The Ritz-Carlton Marina Del Rey.

We got a tip late last night that told us things could be changing drastically at Ritz-Carlton Hotels which as you all know is a part of the Marriott Hotels. Our Hotel Deep Throat writes:

Major restructure with Marriott International underway. Most Ritz Carlton corporate roles are gone or replaced with Marriott personnel. The operational and regional structure will also be replaced by Marriott. The question will be what effect this will have on the guest experience and the famous Ritz Carlton mystique.....is this the beginning of the end for this great brand (Ritz)?

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Forget the Duck Tour, Explore Boston by Bike With The Ritz

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  Site Where: 10 Avery St. [map], Boston, MA, United States, 02111
August 18, 2009 at 2:18 PM | by Jennifer Kester | 0 Comments

The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common boasts a top-of-the-line fitness center in the adjoining Sports Club/L.A.—complete with a "mind-body concierge"—but get out of the gym and burn some calories in the great outdoors with the hotel's Bike, Bed & Breakfast package.

It gives you a chance to see Beantown from the seat of a bicycle, as seems to be the trend these days. Ride along the scenic Esplanade of the Charles River or pedal to the city's landmarks, like the Bunker Hill Monument. Ambitious athletes can tackle the nearby 50-acre Boston Common park. The park serves as the anchor of the Emerald Necklace, a chain of nine parks and waterways. If you do try the Emerald Necklace, be sure to take a picnic break at the lovely Jamaica Pond.

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Jonas Bros (Probably) Hit Up The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans With Us This Weekend

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  Site Where: 921 Canal Street [map], New Orleans, LA, United States, 70112
August 17, 2009 at 4:28 PM | by londontown | 0 Comments

When we turned our road trip towards New Orleans this weekend, we were looking forward to scenes of drinking in the hotel corridors and fornication in the lifts (last time we went, we stayed at the Holiday Inn, see).

But this time we were hitting up the Ritz-Carlton, and were confronted by a crew of wildly excited, under 13-year-olds wearing identical Jonas Brothers-themed uniforms. Turns out, we decided to hit town the same night as the JoBros, who were playing on Saturday. Not only were they in town, but their tour bus had just been spotted outside the hotel, making the kiddies think they must be shacked up here.

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Britney Doubles Down on Family Time at The Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey

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  Site Where: 4375 Admirality Way [map], Marina Del Rey, CA, United States, 90292
August 17, 2009 at 4:11 PM | by Heidi Atwal | 1 Comment

2009 is the year we all became reacquainted with a newly-reformed Britney Spears—a grown-up pop princess who grew back her long locks, kept crazy public outbursts to a minimum, and made sure the public knew she was no slacker in the parenting department. We're well-accustomed to seeing paparazzi pictures of Britney with sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, and this past weekend, the happy family threesome spent some quality time as well-monied families are wont to do: with an afternoon by the pool at The Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey.

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