Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico, is definitely one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated destinations. Ritz-Carlton has announced the planned opening of the Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in December of 2012.

More than 50 years ago, Laurance S. Rockefeller introduced the world to the ‘luxury island resort’ when he opened his eco-friendly RockResorts, including Dorado Beach in Puerto Rico.

This luxury resort will become the second in the exclusive portfolio worldwide, joining Phulay Bay in Krabi, Southern Thailand.

The exquisite Ritz-Carlton Reserve is a 115-key oceanfront hotel and residences and when open, will become the centerpiece of the renovation of the Dorado Beach Resort.

Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is ideally situated on three miles of Caribbean coastline. The property offers 1,400 acres of natural beauty, privacy and luxury, and also includes 100 guestrooms and 14 one-bedroom suites, all directly on the beautiful beach.

As the first Reserve in the Americas, Dorado Beach embodies the elements, philosophy, unique style and design of the Reserve, an exclusive brand extension of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

For additional information on the Dorado Beach Resort, please visit www.doradobeach.com.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong lobby

Ritz-Carlton has long been known as the epitome of luxury travel accommodations. The luxurious Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong just opened and this amazing property simply dominates the Hong Kong skyline.

The luxury Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong is located at the very top of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in Hong Kong.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong occupies floors 102 to 118 and features the most breathtaking views of beautiful Victoria Harbour along with and the iconic Hong Kong skyline as its scenic backdrop.

Along with the hotel brand’s signature commitment to good service and the most luxurious amenities, The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is striving to appease the needs of 21st-century guests.

For a fine dining experience, The Ritz-Carlton offers three restaurants on the 102nd floor. On the 103rd floor, you will also enjoy a chocolate-themed lounge named The Chocolate Library, as well as a stylish patisserie located on the 9th floor.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong bar & lounge

The Ritz-Carlton Spa by ESPA is the ultimate in urban spa sanctuary experiences. Located on the 116th floor and featuring nine deluxe treatment rooms and two couple’s suites all with floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views, the spa will appeal to both residential guests and Hong Kong citizens alike and offer a true escape from the city some 16,000 feet below.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong has one of the largest ballrooms in the city at 10,000 square foot. Elaborately decorated with a sea of crystal chandeliers, the décor of the Diamond Ballroom is suited to weddings, meetings and gala events.

In the podium of the ICC, the one million square foot Elements shopping mall offers some of the finest shopping in Hong Kong with luxury brand names featured throughout this world-class location.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong club lounge

The luxury Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong offers 312 elegant rooms with pricing starting at HK$6,000 per night for a deluxe suite. You can also enjoy the the Presidential suite for HK$100,000 per night.

For addition information on The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong hotel, please visit: http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HongKong/Default.htm

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre

Another ultra-luxury property has just opened in Dubai – The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre.

The incredible Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre features a 341-room hotel along with 124 executive residences. This new property also includes the largest ballroom in the entire Dubai financial district, in addition to a stunning ten-story waterfall.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre now becomes the second Ritz-Carlton in Dubai and the sixth property in the region for the luxury hotel company.

The Ritz-Carlton is the only hotel that is directly linked to the complex of buildings in Dubai International Financial Centre. To offer the ultimate social hub, the The Ritz-Carlton will feature No. 5, which is the hotel bar located in the prime welcoming position at the end of this pathway.

The center piece of the luxury bar No. 5 is an unbelievable 30 meter (100 feet) wine wall that will hold up to 3,000 bottles of the finest varietals in the world.

The No. 5 wine wall will truly be a focal point for both gourmands and wine connoisseurs.

The The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre also provides several fine dining restaurants that all boast an expansive outdoor terrace, including:
– Blue Rain, the signature Thai fine-dining restaurant
– Can Can, a French all-day dining brasserie
– Center Cut steakhouse, providing multiple settings for the enjoyment of the cuisine made famous by The Ritz-Carlton chefs
– The Lobby Lounge & Terrace offers a casual elegance for the enjoyment of afternoon tea

The sensational 10-story outdoor waterfall cascades down the building directly into the courtyard facing the lobby. It is an incredible sight!

The luxurious Ritz-Carlton also features a total of eight striking water features found throughout the hotel. Designed not just for an aesthetically and aurally pleasing look, the water features also proudly represent the “feng shui” belief that the constant flow of water signifies wealth and prosperity.

For those looking to exercise or just be pampered, the The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre also offers a fully equipped health club in addition to a luxurious Ritz-Carlton Spa, which provides 13 luxury treatment rooms.

To learn more about this elegant new property in Dubai, contact The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre at www.ritzcarlton.com/dubaiifc or by calling +9714 372 2555.

In the heart of the cultural and business center of Russia’s capital, is the The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow. This luxury hotel is located just off Red Square, next to the Kremlin.

To take in the beauty of Moscow, visit the O2 Lounge. The O2 Lounge is a stylish rooftop bar, and can be found on the 12th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow.

The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow features very large guest rooms and suites and offers guests cutting-edge technological amenities.

Moscow is well known as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Moscow has numerous churches and historical buildings and dot the city’s skyline. The impressive Ritz-Carlton proudly adds to Moscow’s beauty.

O2 Lounge is decorated with exclusively designed furniture, and offers trendy music beats and famous DJ’s from all over. These luxury amenities allow guests to feel relaxed in this secluded urban oasis like environment.

Patrons of O2 Lounge will enjoy healthy and light Japanese classics. At the sushi counter in the bar, customers can view their meal being prepared right in front of their eyes by a talented team of Japanese chefs.

Enjoy the finest fish quality from the world’s greatest fish market “Tsukiji” in Tokyo. Fresh fish is flown in twice a week.

The cocktails served at O2 lounge are chosen wisely and carefully in order to match the rest of the atmosphere. O2 Lounge uses fresh berries and freshly squeezed juices to add extra flavor to the drinks.

O2 Lounge has received many prestigious awards including:
* “Best Elegant Bar 2008”, by Time Out Moscow
* “World’s 20 Best Sky Bars”, by The Times (UK)
* Ranked 16 in the list of The Fabulous 50 Bars and Hotels by The Sunday Times (UK)
* “Hot Nights 2008”, by Conde Nast Traveler (U.S.)
* “Top 50 Deserving Destinations 2008”, by GQ Travel (UK)
* “Best Summer Terrace in Moscow 2007”, by Time Out Moscow

For more information and reservations, contact your travel professional, call The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow at +7 495 225 8888 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com

Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong

The much anticipated opening of The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong is finally here.

This new luxury hotel is Shanghai’s second and China’s seventh Ritz-Carlton property. The unique style of this luxury Shanghai  hotel is absolutely amazing.The Ritz-Carlton hotel features a contemporary design with hints of new interpretations of 1930’s Shanghai Art Deco.

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong will occupy the top 18 floors of the Shanghai ifc South Tower, providing its guest rooms and restaurants amazing views of The Bund – the most intact collection of Art Deco architecture anywhere in the world.

The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong in China features the following luxury amenities:

• 285 well-appointed guestrooms and suites
• Four exceptional restaurants and bar
• 1,700 square meters (18,299 square feet) of high-tech meeting space
• A 1,500 square meter (16,146 square foot) spa and 24-hour fitness studio
• Easy access to the Shanghai New International Expo Center

China has become a top travel destination as people want to explore this ancient country that was closed off to the world for so many years.

The Life of Luxury can assist your travel plans by booking your reservations and making it a memorable trip. Our travel specialists are here to help you all along the way. A strive to provide a VIP experience.