The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park Announces New Luxury Packages

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park presents two custom-tailored ways to treat special friends and family to a trip that he or she will never forget, a ‘Reunite at The Ritz-Carlton’ friends or family get-together weekend and a ‘Made in Manhattan’ program to encourage business travelers to treat their ‘better half’ to an indulgent New York City experience. Individualized per visit by the hotel’s concierge through a pre-visit conversation, both packages are available through August 31, 2003 with room prices starting at $855 per night and $995 per night respectively, based on double occupancy.

The Reunite at The Ritz-Carlton package creates a weekend of unforgettable memories for friends and family with a palate of reunion activities and surprises, designed with flexibility and creativity. A guest, for example, may orchestrate a ‘surprise’ reunion starting with the mailing of an anonymous invitation and plane ticket, limousine pick-up at the airport, and confirmed reservations at Atelier, Chef Gabriel Kreuther’s acclaimed French restaurant, where the host would ‘magically’ appear and reveal the source of the surprise. Other Manhattan moments would be added on to effect a memorable reunion.

So that both the business traveler and companion are immersed in Manhattan during the schedule of a business trip, the Made in Manhattan package includes indulgences between business appointments as well as a personalized itinerary of city activities. Ranging from spa treatments to escort by one of the hotel’s cultural ambassadors to assistance with theater tickets and other city attractions, the package creates a true New York City experience that extends beyond the business purpose and takes into consideration the needs and interests of both the business traveler and his/her travel companion.

The Reunite at The Ritz-Carlton package starts at $995* per night and includes:

• Deluxe accommodations for two, with prices varying by room type
• Limousine transfer between New York area airport and The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
• One 60-minute massage or facial at La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, or a 45-minute makeup application
• Dinner for two in Atelier

The Made in Manhattan package starts at $855* per night (with a two-night minimum stay) and includes:

• Deluxe accommodations for two in a Park View Guestroom
• Access to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, with food presentations throughout the day
• Two 60-minute treatments (either massage or facial) at La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa
• Dinner for two in Atelier with a bottle of house wine
• Cultural ambassador available for personalized tours of New York City, priced upon request

Within walking distance of Fifth Avenue’s finest shops, boutiques and cultural attractions, the 277-room Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park offers traditional five-star luxury; the first stateside La Prairie at The Ritz-Carlton Spa; a well-equipped fitness center with personal trainers available; a multi-million dollar art collection; fine dining at Chef Gabriel Kreuther’s first solo restaurant, Atelier; afternoon high tea; and the wit and charm of famed bartender Norman For more information and reservations, contact The Ritz-Carlton toll-free at 800-241-3333, the hotel directly at 212-308-9100, or online at www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/new_york_central_park

* Rates are exclusive of tax and gratuity, based on availability and subject to change.