The Ritz-Carlton just opened in Riyadh

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company opened its first hotel in Saudi Arabia, The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh on October 24.
The palatial hotel, with 493 rooms and suites, is situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre.
The hotel’s stately architecture is modeled on traditional palaces with ochre facades blending gracefully with the verdant landscape of the gardens.
Remarkable features include 49 lavish and exquisitely appointed two-bedroom Royal Suites each measuring more than 430 square meters (4,630 square feet,) and 50 two-bedroom Executive Suites at 104 square meters (1,120 square feet).

All guestrooms and suites are elegantly styled using the vibrant colors and ethnic textures of the region, with subtle touches reflecting the Kingdom’s Arabic heritage.
Native palms, 600-year old olive trees from Lebanon, and water fountains abound on the property, providing an oasis of serenity amidst the city centre.
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The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai ‘Best Hotel In The World’ 2011

The readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the U.S. have named The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong, China the ‘Best Hotel In The World’ in its 24th annual Readers Choice Awards for 2011.
Two top awards were bestowed upon the hotel in one evening, Best Hotel in Asia Pacific, and then Overall Best Hotel in the World.
The Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards are derived from the Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Survey.

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The ESPA spa at The Ritz-Carlton In Honk Kong

The ESPA spa at The Ritz-Carlton International Commerce Center (ICC) heralded as the highest spa in the world, and superbly re-defines the urban spa experience – one breathtaking spa treatment at a time.

Designed by HBA / Hirsch Bedner, the 10,000-foot sumptuous spa is located on the 116th and 118th floors of the luxury property – creating a rejuvenating urban escape for its discerning guests, while claiming the title as the crowning jewel of Hong Kong’s sparkling skyline.

In the glamorous ESPA spa’s VIP suites, guests occupy their own luxury cocoon, anchored by a bronze feature wall, a beautiful feature bath with gorgeous views over Hong Kong, and a relaxing living area with contrasting textures and materials in rich bronze tones. The VIP spaces also afford room for two treatment bed areas which can either be used together (great for couples) or divided into two private spaces.

Inside the spa’s relaxation room, custom-designed lounger pods are individually curtained with delicate, sheer fabric to create the ultimate privacy – while still allowing light to flow naturally through the space. The relaxation room is truly an idyllic place in which guests can slowly relax prior to or post treatment — emerging fully renewed.
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