The Vanderbilt Tower, a new Ritz-Carlton
Club Lounge, and resort-wide upgrades usher in a new era of luxury
and comfort to the iconic Florida
resort
NAPLES,
Fla., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Ritz-Carlton, Naples reopens on
July 6th, 2023, following an
extensive renovation and expansion begun in 2021 that elevates the
iconic resort's guest experience to new heights. The legendary
resort on Florida's Gulf Coast
will debut the Vanderbilt Tower which features an expansive new
Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and more than seventy club-level
guestrooms, along with a new resort lobby, and three new dining
experiences. The reconfigured resort presents re-imagined
outdoor spaces including new pools, bungalows, and cabanas
along with extensive redesigns to all the resort's 474 guest rooms
and suites.
"We are thrilled to announce our opening date and look forward
to welcoming back our Ladies and Gentlemen soon as we prepare for
our first guests to check in this July at our new resort," said
Ritz-Carlton Area General Manager Mark
Ferland. "Our goal was to create an even more exceptional
guest experience, and we are confident that our new additions will
exceed expectations."
As part of the reopening, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples anticipates that 80% of its hourly
Ladies and Gentlemen and more than 95% of the management team will
return. In addition, the resort is hiring more than 300 Ladies and
Gentlemen in support of both The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Tiburon.
Those interested in working for The Ritz-Carlton can find more
information and benefits listed on the company's website at
https://careers.marriott.com/the-ritz-carlton-careers/.
A major highlight of the renovation is the addition of the
Vanderbilt Tower, the resort's Club Level tower featuring
upgraded appointments and direct views of the Gulf of
Mexico. The crown jewel of the new tower is the new
Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, featuring a dedicated full-service bar,
media room, exclusive programming, and five daily culinary
presentations.
The newly designed arrival experience of The Ritz-Carlton,
Naples features and ornate lobby
bar inspired by decades of celebrations. Complete with a Signature
Champagne Tasting Experience designed by Master Sommelier Elyse
Lambert, the bar features a menu of more than fifty curated
champagnes and sparkling wines.
Foodies will rejoice in the three new dining experiences
available to guests, including Sofra, a new vegetable-forward
restaurant inspired by the shareable, flavorful plates of the
Eastern Mediterranean. Moka will also debut offering a wide variety
of coffees made from hand-picked beans selected in partnership with
a third-generation roasting family. A third restaurant
concept to be announced later this year, will bring a unique
culinary experience to further complement the resort's beloved
restaurants, including The Grill and Gumbo Limbo.
Guests will also enjoy a revamped poolside experience, which
includes a resort pool for families, an adult pool, lap pool, and
hot tub. Ten fully-enclosed, air-conditioned bungalows with
cascading doors provide the ultimate in poolside comfort and
luxury, each with its own private bath, television, and
entertainment system, and service bar for refreshments.
Additionally, ten cabanas will be added to the pool area, each with
plush seating, ceiling fans, and televisions, serving as a
luxurious home base for outdoor relaxation.
Finally, each of the resort's 474 guestrooms and suites have
been updated with a design that exudes casual elegance and
timelessness that honors the resort's legacy of coastal
sophistication. The addition of more than 60 suites allows the
luxury resort to offer more than 90 multi-room suites to groups and
leisure travelers, including Royal Suites with three bedrooms and
bathrooms families and extended stays.
Upon the re-opening, guests can also anticipate many of the core
experiences and traditions The Ritz-Carlton, Naples has become known for including sunsets
at Gumbo Limbo, iconic coastal luxury experience, and the unmatched
level of service and hospitality of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The
Ritz-Carlton.
For more information about the resort or to make a reservation,
please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/naples or call 239-598-3300.
About The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Located on the pristine white
sands of Southwest Florida's Gulf
Coast, the Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond, The Ritz-Carlton,
Naples appeals to today's
sophisticated traveler with an array of pampering amenities. In
2022, the property announced the 'Evolution of an Icon' ushering in
the next chapter of the iconic resort's storied history. The
transformative renovation, helmed by Architect Cooper Carry and design firm Parker Torres
Design, will bring 474 guest rooms and suites – all with stunning
views of the Gulf of Mexico – a
brand new Vanderbilt Tower – the resort's Club Level tower
featuring upgraded appointments – a newly designed arrival
experience featuring an ornate lobby bar, a variety of innovative
dining experiences including the destination's three newest
culinary concepts, a luxurious, 51,000 square-foot Ritz-Carlton
Spa®, revamped adult and family pools, a high-tech entertainment
lounge, an interactive environmental children's program and a wide
selection of beach activities and water sports. Consistently,
readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler
magazines rank The Ritz-Carlton, Naples beach resort among the best in
Florida, the U.S., and the
world.
About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, MD., part of Marriott
International, Inc., currently operates more than 100 hotels and
over 45 residential properties in 30 countries and territories. For
more information or reservations, visit the company web site
at www.ritzcarlton.com, for the latest company updates,
visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation,
use #RCMemories and follow along on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc.
(NASDAQ:MAR). The Ritz-Carlton is proud to participate in Marriott
Bonvoy, the new name of Marriott's travel program replacing
Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz- Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood
Preferred Guest® (SPG). The program offers members an extraordinary
portfolio of global brands, experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments
and unparalleled benefits including earning points toward free
hotel stays and nights toward Elite status recognition. To enroll
for free or for more information about the program,
visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
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