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Just a year after its August 2008 debut on Florida’s Gold Coast, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale : was tapped as AAA’s only choice for its prestigious Five Diamond award, leading the Fort Lauderdale hotel segment in the quest to become Florida’s newest luxury vacation destination.

“The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale are extremely honored to

receive this prestigious symbol of excellence, especially in this challenging economy,” said General Manager, Jim Oliver. “We are proud of our continued commitment to personalized service that creates unparalleled experiences and lifelong memories for our guests.”

Located oceanfront at One Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, the 24-story, dramatically tiered, glass walled hotel has sweeping curves reminiscent of a grand luxury liner. Design elements recall elegant 1940’s travel, with artwork that includes playful murals inspired by French artist Jean Cocteau and a 13-foot seascape mural inspired by the 1880 painting, “King Neptune and His Horses.” The property features 192 guest rooms and suites (all with water views); 24,000 square feet of light-filled meeting space; a raised 29,000 square foot ocean view tropical sundeck with an infinity pool and private cabanas, a large water-view fitness center and the city’s only luxury spa, an 8,000 square foot oasis with a 99 percent organic menu and several light-infused treatment rooms. Dining and entertainment : options include Cero, the three-meal-a-day restaurant with seating indoors or al fresco on an ocean-view terrace, a picturesque oceanfront Lobby Bar, a dramatic Wine Room with a 5,000 bottle wine cellar and a seventh floor Pool Bar with commanding ocean views.

Guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale will appreciate the myriad opportunities outside the hotel’s door : , including water sports, shopping, a water taxi along the “Venice of the West,” and exclusive access to the private, members-only Grande Oaks Golf Club : . Families will appreciate the Kid’s Meal Plan : , which allows children under 12 the ability to dine for just $30 per day – a tremendous value. Overnight packages : include the Resort Reconnect, which offers luxurious accommodations, daily American breakfast for two in Cero restaurant and a $50 resort credit from $309 per night through December 31, 2009, and the Sand and Sun package from $269 per night with resort credit based on length of stay.

For reservations, please phone 954-465-2300, toll-free: 800-241-3333 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com : .


The Ritz-CarltonMichelle Payer, 786-470-3424 michelle.payer@ritzcarlton.com : mailto:michelle.payer@ritzcarlton.com