The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park

Standing proud on the oldest tailored public space in the whole of US is The Ritz-Carlton New York on Central Park.  It's a landmark on a landmark offering not just the world-renowned New York class and glamour but the homey feel of a true residence as well.  Impossible?

Certainly not for The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park.  It is more than prepared to meet all the demands of a world-class traveller, the honeymooners, the biz tycoon or those who are simply looking for a respite from all across the globe. 

Where else do you suppose can you find captivating park views and unbelievable easy access to Broadway, the retail strips, NY's tourist attractions, mouth-watering cuisine and to-die-for massages?  Only in this 33-story Mobil Five-Star hotel that boasts of 259 guestrooms, 47 of which are suites.  Each one is dotted with 400 thread-count linens—750-800 if you are in The Ritz-Carlton and Royal Suites or in the Central Park Suite—made exclusively for the hotel, feather duvets and beds with a choice of seven pillow types, Frédéric Fekkai bath amenities, mini-bars with a wide array of fine wines and spirits, and a host of other services and facilities. 

For those who prefer more privacy, the hotel features The Ritz-Carlton Club® Lounge where checking-in and -out privately and enjoying complimentary food and drinks throughout one’s stay is possible, among many other perks. 

If you are in the mood for either an indoor meal or an al fresco brunch, the BLT Market is the place for you.  Bistro Laurent Tourondel, named after the hotel’s celebrity chef Laurent Tourondel, serves a wide variety of risottos, pastas, entrees and a whole lot more.  The restaurant's menu is changed and updated monthly to feature the seasonal and fresh produce from the local farmer’s market.    

For the perfect watering hole, splashed with drama and elegance, Star Lounge is indeed the place to be for afternoon tea, light fare and cocktails for as early as 11:30 in the morning.  Resident bartender Norman Bukofzer will undoubtedly make your visit unforgettable—proving beyond words that he is one of New York's living legends. 

And did we mention the spa?  In a world where our body gets all the beating, taking a plunge in a world of comfort is a solution La Prairie Spa in the heart of the city offers the guests of The Ritz Carlton. 

If you are hopping to the Big Apple to tie the knot, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park has over 2,000 square feet of secluded event space a cut above the rest in providing exclusivity bar none.  This is just one of the many reasons why The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park has recently been named a "2008 Best Pick" for weddings by The Knot.

If you are planning to throw a party or host a charity dinner or gather all the members of your board, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park is famous for organizing practically just about anything giving special attention to every detail—guaranteeing a truly memorable event for every one present.