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So Cal Ritz-Carlton Sold for $330M

The Ritz Carlton Laguna Nigel on the Southern California coast has just been sold for $330 million, or approximately $840,000 per room. This makes it the second most expensive hotel sale in terns of price per room, only surpassed by the sale of the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, which had a price tag of $1 million per room.

The 22 year old hotel has 393 rooms, including 38 suites, and was acquired by Strategic Hotels, who is hoping to increase their presence in the luxury hotel market in California. Strategic feels that not only is the beachfront property worth its high price, but that it is sure to increase in value over the next two decades given that space on the coast is both desirable and difficult to obtain. The hotel, prior to the sale, underwent a $40 million renovation that revamped the interior and improved their spa and fitness offerings. Rooms start at $400 a night and ocean-front suites are available for more than $2,000 per night. They also offer a $750 per night Mercedes-Benz package, which includes the use of a car.

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If You Can Pay For It, Sparks Will Fly

by Anne Metz (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Services

Leave it to the Ritz-Carleton in Battery Park to come up with one of the world's most luxe hotel packages. The Can't Buy Me Love, But You Can Try is a one-night visit that costs you $40,000.

But don't worry, you'll get your money's worth. For the handsome fee, this package includes:

limo service to and from the airport
accommodations in the Presidential Suite.
a personal fireworks show by the famous Grucci family set to the soundtrack of your choice
private helicopter ride over the city
private bath prepared by a personal butler
Dom Perignon and strawberries
candlelight dinner
in-room breakfast

According to the hotel's director of guest relations, not surprisingly, only one person has taken advantage of this high-priced hotel package.

Sure, fireworks are fab as is staying at the Ritz, but if you really want to show your special someone that you are at the same pyrotechnically inspired and frugal, here's a slightly lower-budget version of the package:

One pack of roman candles from a road side stand in South Carolina: $7.50
One romantic Celine Dion album: $15
One bottle of pink Andre's "champagne": $5
One night at a Super 8: $65

And finally:

Not having to fork out $40,000 to get the Ritz to do the work for you: Priceless!

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences Inner Harbor

by Matthew Collins (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Estates

Waterfront luxury in Baltimore. About time some may say. But, Ritz-Carlton has unveiled plans to build a 174 unit condo on the Inner Harbor, just at the base of Federal Hill. Ranging in size from 1,600 to 5,000 square feet, these residences will feature all the amenities of a Ritz-Carlton hotel, but the ability to leave your clothes in the closets permanently. Great views of downtown Baltimore and a 20-slip marina accommodating yachts up to 100' ensure that this new enclave of luxury will appeal to all. With housekeeping service and in-room dining arranged by Ritz-Carlton, you could throw a major fête and never break a sweat.

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Peninsula, Mandarin, & Ritz-Carlton Take Tokyo

by Matthew Collins (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Tokyo, consistently rated one of the world's most expensive cities, has had a glaring absence of luxury hotels. Certainly, the Four Seasons is probably the best in town, but up till now it hasn't had any real competition. The Mandarin Oriental has just opened its 179 room hotel in Nihonbashi that balances the natural elements of forest and water. In other words, its designed to make you feel at one with nature, even though you are on top of a skyscraper is one of the most densely populated cities on Earth. Joining Four Seasons and Mandarin in 2007 are both Peninsula and Ritz-Carlton, who will open new hotels in Tokyo later in the year. The venerable Peninsula Hotel Group is opening a 315 room, 24 floor hotel in the Marunouchi district of Tokyo. Situated in a area experiencing a revitalization, the triangular shaped hotel will certainly become a hub of luxury-minded travelers. Ritz-Carlton is opening 250 rooms on the top nine floors of a high rise in Roppongi district. Part of a mixed-use facility designed by American architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The hotel will feature a sky lobby, several restaurants, and a large spa. At long last, a place to lay my head where I can dream of the world's most expensive hotel bill.

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Ritz-Carlton Spas Go Prada

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Spas

If you are a fan of Prada Beauty products than you'll want to head to the Ritz-Carlton Spas in North America. They are all going Prada with a variety of treatments that include the Prada Exfoliant Visage ($250), a gentle glycolic and lactic acid peel; the Prada Radiance Visage ($250) a lightening formula that includes freshly mixed Ascorbic Acid in a fast-penetrating Bio-Mimetic base to lighten dark spots and correct irregular pigmentation and the Prada Reviving Visage ($375) which is a lifting, firming and re-contouring treatment with Bio-Firm Complex to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. All three 90 minute treatment programs also have an eight-day use-at-home component. There is also a Prada body facial that includes an exfoliation, clay wrap and a massage.

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Valentine's Day at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay

by Matthew Collins (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

If you haven't found anything to your liking in our Valentine's Day free-for-all, why not try the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay. The AAA 5 Diamond resort on the Northern California coast resembles a Nantucket style lodge smack on the Pacific Ocean. The location is picture perfect for a resort and a lovely Arthur Hills designed golf course. If couples golf isn't your thing, you could spend the day being pampered in the 16,000 sq ft spa.

But since you are here to get together, the hotel has some special things planned for February 14th. The restaurant, Navio, will feature a 4 course, wine paired menu featuring Mushroom Crusted Ahi Tuna and Butter Poached Lobster. If the dining room didn't fill you, a chocolate buffet will be available for your over-indulgence. Of all the goings on at the resort, my favorite is the Rose Champagne Flight. In the 5,000 bottle wine room, this is a oenophiles dream come true. Complete with chocolate covered strawberries, you and your mate can sample a fine selection of Rose Champagne till your heart's content. Make sure your suite has fireplace to get things heated up!

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Ritz Carlton Super Bowl XL Packages

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

If you are like your Super Bowl luxury style then the Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn, Michigan is your headquarters for Super Bowl XL. They are offering a variety of special treats for the big event including custom-made, chocolate Super Bowl amenities at turndown, floral arrangements throughout the hotel in team colors and complimentary sports magazines in their guestrooms. There is also the Super Bowl XL Tailgate Experience. The hotel is transforming several luxury motor homes into custom suites that include feather bedding, Bulgari toiletries, a full-size refrigerator stocked with premium beverages and snacks, an outdoor chiminea, twice daily maid service, complimentary breakfast for two each morning, use of the fitness center and indoor pool. The Tailgate Experiences includes VIP passes to The XL Lounge, a sports bar at The Ritz-Carlton with plasma flat screen televisions, pinball, foosball, X Box 360 and outdoor grilling. Pricing of the Super Bowl XL Tailgate Experience starts at $2,500 per night with a four-night minimum stay and is offered Thursday, February 2 through Sunday, February 5, 2006. If you need something a little fancier, the Elite Super Bowl XL Tailgate Experience includes everything above plus a gift certificate for a two-night Super Bowl recovery stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel or The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, a $1,000 shopping spree at the Official Super Bowl Retail Shop or The Gift Shop at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn, two tickets to a Night in Havana, a celebrity poker tournament at The Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn on February 2nd and a five-course dinner for two with wine on the evening of guests' choice, prepared in the suite by executive chef, Rob Wilson. The package costs $40,000 for the four-night stay with only two packages available. ~~Unfortunately, neither package includes the biggest luxury of all, tickets to the Super Bowl.~~ Update: The $40,000 package does include two tickets to the game!

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