Hotel The Ritz London, 150 Piccadilly, London W1J 9BR / England. Few other places can summon such an immediate atmosphere of unparalleled style, sophistication and elegance as the five-star deluxe ?The Ritz? Hotel. Opened in 1906, The Ritz Hotel London today still retains the personal feel of a French country house whilst offering all the glamour, excitement and graceful living that are synonymous with this legendary, World famous hotel. Returned to private ownership in 1995, Hotel The Ritz has been totally and lovingly refurbished to restore even the fabrics to their original Louis XVI style. Attention to detail and personal service are elevated to a fine art so that guests may always be assured of a magical and memorable experience. Situated in St James's on the corner Picadilly/Arlington Street, the fashionable heart of London, The Ritz Hotel overlooks historic Piccadilly and Green Park, one of London's prettiest Royal Parks. The shops and galleries of Bond Street, Cork Street and the Burlington Arcade are all within easy walking distance, as are Christie's and Sotheby's, the private clubs of St James's and the exclusive Gentlemen's outfitters of Jermyn Street and Saville Row.
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Guestrooms & Suites : The Ritz Hotel offers 133 guestrooms, junior suites and suites. Every room and suite at Hotel The Ritz is exquisite and designed to provide exceptional standards of comfort. All the rooms have been individually decorated in the distinctive Ritz colour schemes of blue, peach, pink and yellow luxuriously furnished with rich fabrics, 24 carat gold leaf and beautifully restored antique furniture in keeping with the original Louis XVI style. All guestrooms, junior suites and suites are equipped with marble bathrooms, bathrobes, hairdryer, slippers, direct dial telephone, voice mail, ISDN telephone lines, PC connection, satellite TV, minibar and Safe.
- The Superior Single Rooms boast a full 20 squaremetres of space to ensure a level of comfort and privacy seldom found in a single room.
- A Superior King Room offers very spacious accommodation with 24 squaremetres of space and a kingsize bed. The high ceilings together with their ornate cornicing add to the feeling of space, comfort and style and, like all the rooms at The Ritz Hotel, the 24 carat gold leaf and antique Louis XVI style furnishings serve to enhance the refined and graceful atmosphere of this most elegant room.
- The Deluxe King Room cannot help but make its guests feel very special indeed. 36 squaremetres of floor space make the room the favourite of guests who like to relax and enjoy the full splendour of this very spacious room. In common with most other rooms at The Ritz Hotel, the antique furniture and ornate furnishings have recently been lovingly restored to ensure the most luxurious of surroundings.
- Can there be anything more luxurious than to stay in a Junior Suite at Hotel The Ritz. With original fireplaces and innovative features such as tented silk ceilings in some suites, the emphasis is on sheer luxury throughout. A very generous 46 squaremetres of space includes a beautiful seating area that serves to enhance the majestic ambience of graceful living that is the trademark of the Junior Suite.
- Stepping into a Suite at Hotel The Ritz is an experience in itself. The entrance halls of selected suites even boast marble flooring and each Suite can best be described as a symphony of grand taste and unrestrained style. The 74 squaremetres of space, deep carpets and rich, heavy curtains provide the perfect complement to the antique paintings, unique furnishings and quite superb decor that complete the splendour of each Suite.
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Cuisine & Cocktails : Dining at The Ritz Hotel is a celebration of food, friends and special occasions:
- The magnificent Ritz Restaurant is one of the most beautiful dining rooms in London and leaves an indelible impression on all who dine there. A superb blend of classical cuisine with contemporary influences and legendary service has made The Ritz one of the most sought after places to dine. Less formal luncheons and receptions are enhanced during the warmer months by the private terrace and Italian garden.
- A stylishly updated version of the original Rivoli Bar with a delicate and luxurious design that follows the early Art Deco period. The walls are panelled in polished Camphor wood Veneer enriched with Lalique Glass Panels and Gold Keystone Nuggets. Clear and Etched glass windows overlook Piccadilly and four Verre Eglomise Panels (mirrors painted in gold and silver) reflect golden ceiling domes and polished bamboo floor.
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Leisure & Wellness : The fitness room on the seventh floor, exclusively for hotel guests, offers a full range of exercise equipment. Jogging in the adjacent Green Park. Horse back riding in Hyde park. Golf at Wentworth.
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Meetings & Banquets : Holding a meeting at The Ritz Hotel is the perfect way to get delegates into the right frame of mind for serious business, but also makes them feel important and well cared for. Meetings for up to 20 people can be held in the elegant Trafalgar Suite overlooking Green Park, with the suite's own luxurious drawing room enhancing the private and relaxed atmosphere. The fabulous Marie Antoinette Suite epitomises the inimitable personality and grand style of The Ritz and can host up to 100 guests for a reception, 60 for a conference and up to 30 for a boardroom style meeting.
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Other Facilites : Business centre and service, sectretarial service, photocopying and fax service, translation is available. Nonsmoking rooms. Handicapped facilities. 24-hour room service. Parking. Car hire. Chauffeur driven car service. Baby sitting. So sorry: pets are not welcome.
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