The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel

DALLAS - The annual ForbesTraveler 400 list which ranks the best luxury hotels and resorts in the world has just named San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort in Montecito, California, as "America's Best Hotel." Visionary hotel owner Ty Warner purchased San Ysidro Ranch in 2000, who subsequently invested $150 million in an ambitious three year restoration to perfect an already outstanding property.

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce that a total of ten out of an eligible 14 properties from their esteemed collection were included on the ForbesTraveler 400 list. The list was compiled by a board of elite luxury travelers including Peter Greenberg, Todd English and Arianna Huffington, as well as top travel professionals like Matthew Upchurch of Virtuoso, Ltd. and Benson Cowan from Butterfield & Robinson. The Rosewood properties that were recognized as among the "Best in the World" include: The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel; Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek; Inn of the Anasazi, A Rosewood Hotel; Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort; Rosewood Little Dix Bay; Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort; Las Ventanas al Paraso, A Rosewood Resort. The Mansion on Peachtree, A Rosewood Hotel earned recognition as among the "World's 50 Best New Hotels."

ForbesTraveler praised these properties for their unparalleled service, a trademark of the Rosewood collection. The panel also recognized each one for their embodiment of their local culture. ForbesTraveler awarded San Ysidro Ranch with top honors by saying, "there's a particular charm to staying on a property with a long history that speaks to a region's character. And in the United States, there's no finer example than San Ysidro Ranch." The Carlyle is lauded as an "unabashedly Upper East Side establishment on Manhattan's Madison Avenue in perfect proximity to Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum and the shops of Madison and Fifth Avenues," while they explain that Inn of the Anasazi appears to be "the handiwork of a Pueblo tribe from the last century." This praise is a reflection of Rosewood's guiding philosophy, A Sense of Place which bestows each property with one-of-a-kind ambiance and style. Whether located in the heart of one of the world's great cities or in the splendid isolation of a tropical isle, each is designed to enhance every aspect of a guest's experience, by reflecting the location's culture, history and geography.

"We heartily congratulate all the Rosewood properties recognized," said Bob Boulogne, Chief Operating Officer of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. "Their inclusion on the ForbesTraveler 400 list recognizes all of the hard work, ingenuity and care they have put towards ensuring that guests have memorable stays."

Visit Inn of the Anasazi's award listing at http://www.forbestraveler.com/hotel-review/the-united-states/inn-of-the-anasazi.html

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraso and Rosewood Mayakob in Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit rosewoodhotels.com.

Contacts
Tess Millard
Nike Communications
tmillard@nikecomm.com
Telephone: 646.654.3418

Dec. 10, 2007




NEW YORK - Since its opening in 1930, The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel has been the epicenter of the city's social circle, playing host to leaders of industry, politics, society and the arts. With its fusion of modern refinement and classic architecture, the newly restored Versailles and Trianon banquet spaces reflect The Carlyle's commitment to its role as a social haven for top New York events.

The Trianon and Versailles suites epitomize the ultimate in old New York glamour. Taking cues from Dorothy Draper, an early contributor to the Carlyle's opulent style, the design duo of Matthew White and Frank Webb used exquisite custom wall treatments, which incorporate muted gilding and shimmering textures. Sporting a faux shagreen backdrop, the imagery is classic Art Deco, but the execution is wittily modern.

Guests will feel truly content in the elegant private residential atmosphere of the Versailles Room, where soft cream wall coverings emphasize the natural sunlight of the South-facing space and elegant draperies in brown and gold provide visual interest. The materials used throughout are luxurious and sensuous, including custom made wool carpet, embossed velvet chairs, mirrored panels and dore bronze sconces tucked within this elegant room. The designers' favorite element is Mitchell Gold's Rennie sofa, a comfortable, simply stylish and subtly Deco piece that is upholstered in Fadini Borghi velvet and featured in both suites. With rich and dramatic window treatments balanced by bright, warm, creamy walls, the room feels like a chic, Parisian salon.

For the Trianon Room, brighter whites, touches of contrasting, cool blue and sparkling silver create a lively and elegant space. By painting the ceiling a watery color, and emphasizing the soft curves and cool blue stripes in the drapery, the room takes on an ethereal feeling. Cool and bright, sleek and chic, the room is truly uplifting, and with an elegant marble mantle fireplace as the primary focal point in the room, Trianon takes on a cozy and distinctly residential feel. Finally, the room's former bronze sconces were exchanged for gleaming nickel lanterns, which have literally transformed the space and gives it a glow.

Between the suites lies a glamorous lobby where the shimmer of gold, the reflection of custom mirrors, and the sensuousness of velvet are central elements of the design lending it the aura of a suave, members-only club.

These banquet suites include a discreet and polished staff with world-class dining and entertainment. Stretching over 3,781 square feet, the Versailles and Trianon suites can truly play host to any event, and are ideal settings for parties, weddings and anniversaries as well as board meetings and business entertainment. A full cadre of catering menus and customized services are also available to complement the setting, including an on-site floral designer, L'Olivier.

Standing at the corner of 76th Street and Madison Avenue, The Carlyle has been an enduring landmark for East Side social life since 1930. The internationally acclaimed hotel has always been ranked amongst the best in the world and was recently named one of the top 20 U.S City Hotels by Andrew Harper's 2007 Reader Survey. The Carlyle is a 35-story, 187-room hotel that has long understood the aesthetic sensibilities of its clientele and is surrounded by galleries, designer boutiques and the city's most popular art museums. Embracing a passion for the arts, pianos grace many of the suites and many rooms offer views of Central Park.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including The Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, CordeValle in San Martin, California, Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraso in Los Cabos, Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, please call 888.ROSEWOOD, or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com.



Contacts

Tess Millard
Nike Communications
tmillard@nikecomm.com
Telephone: 646.654.3418