The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas

Miles and miles of Texas best describes the views from The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, an exciting modern design by Robert A.M. Stern Architects that strikes a contrast with the cattle-baron hotel culture in this lively and changing Lone Star hub. With its recent explosion of trendy boutiques, galleries, and restaurants, Dallas has become the nation’s largest urban arts community, and this stylish newcomer with its 218 luxury guest rooms and suites holds a prominent position in the center of the chic Uptown district.

The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas put itself on meeting planners’ maps with its 9,450-square-foot, 1,000-capacity Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, one of the largest luxury ballrooms in Texas. Equally noteworthy, the Spa boasts a Texas-size 12,000 square feet. Local foodies and visitors alike flock to Dan Fearing’s signature restaurant, rated 2007 Restaurant of the Year by Esquire magazine. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted Mar 14, 2008 by Elite Concierge
View RSS Feed DALLAS , TEXAS - When it opened in August 2007, The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Spa raised the bar on luxury and personalized service for the citys sophisticated spa scene. Located on the second floor of The 218-room Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, the opulent retreat features 12 oversized treatment rooms with private showers, lavish mens and womens Healing Waters and relaxation lounges, a full-service salon, 24/7 fitness center, movement studio, fitness classes and spacious retail boutique. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is open seven days per week and accepts appointment requests from hotel guests and non-guests alike.

With a rigorous employee training and service ethic for which The Ritz-Carlton is renowned, the 12,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa focuses on delivering Texas most nurturing and attentive spa experience. It also offers the states only access to the exclusive Prada Beauty treatment experience that is exclusive to select North American spas of The Ritz-Carlton.

An array of Uniquely Texas experiences and packages complements a broad selection of other luxury services at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Spa. Specialized programs are offered for gentlemen, stressed-out road warriors, glamour-seekers, spa newcomers, the joyously aging and the demanding spa aficionado.

Spa Highlights:

Dallas Eight-Hand Massage
Bigger is said to be better in the Lone Star state, and guests can truly luxuriate in this Texas-sized treatment. With four therapists providing the ultimate synchronized eight-hand massage, Im melting takes on a whole new meaning.

Prada Beauty
Exclusive and rare, Prada Beauty is a state-of-the-art facial and skin treatment program incorporating sophisticated massage therapies to drive dramatic skin care results. Administered by Prada-trained estheticians, Prada Beauty skin and body facials enhance lymphatic drainage to take facials to a whole new level. Available at only 12 Ritz-Carlton Spas in North America.

Shirodhara Journey
Inspired by the spiritual practices of ancient Indian royalty, this 90-minute journey is designed to transport the guest to an altered state. It includes a head, foot and scalp massage, exotic shirodhara (warm oil that flows onto the forehead and through the hair) and an energetic hands-on healing to relieve deep stress. Even Type A personalities may end up lulled into a deeply meditative, relaxed state, with the soul soothed and spirit renewed.

The Gentlemens Zone
A unique program of mens treatments, the Gentlemens Zone includes numerous choices including a gentlemans hot-towel facial, customized fitness and sports massage, executive manicure and an executive pedicure including a complete nail detail.

Touch of Glamour
Think Audrey, Diana or Marilyn, as a makeover task force helps turn on the glamour for Dallas VIP occasions. A freshness-restoring Marine Facial, Exotic Gemstone Plunge and Bamboo Lemongrass Body Glow perfect the skin for the sheerest of party fashions. Evening makeup application, a manicure, pedicure and hair style or up-do finish off this head-to-toe Cinderella day. Freshly glamorized guests are sent off with a glass of bubbly.

Mama Mio for the Expectant Mother
The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas Spa offers an exclusive array of Mamas Touch maternity spa treatments. Designed to address the main causes of discomfort in pregnancy, from skin stress to leg heaviness, tired muscles and water retention, the innovative Mama Mio program offers soothing foot soaks, maternity massages, pregnancy-zone skin treatments and The Fourth Trimester Healing Hour " a special experience just for the new mom.

The Spa 101 Overnight Package
A perfect introduction to the joys of spa-going and the ideal hotel experience for spa newcomers who may be shy about asking sensitive spa questions. The package includes deluxe accommodations, breakfast for two, valet parking, a choice of two 50-minute spa treatments and a unique spa how to tutorial available to be sent before the guests arrival.

Deans Margarita Salt Glow
A unique Dallas scrub inspired by the acclaimed margaritas of Texas chef Dean Fearing. Fragrant lemon verbena and gentle exfoliating buffing salts are blended with stimulating extracts to soften the skin, while a 50-minute hydrating massage follows.

Texas Rain Bath
Guests clean up nicely with the Texas Rain Bath, building resistance to daily urban aggression and enhancing exfoliation, skin tone and elasticity. A therapist helps guide each guest to the right curative remedy from a selection of beneficial herbs and plants to include eucalyptus, juniper, rosemary, spruce, ginger, valerian and hops, wildflower, lavender, orange and linden blossom, melissa and vetiver.

Texas Hill Country Aromatic Manicure/Pedicure
Scruffy hands and feet will benefit from this 100% pure and natural scrub of buffing grains from fresh lemon verbena, an aromatic Native American herb that thrives in the nearby Texas Hill Country. The scrub is followed by a soothing milk-bath for hands and feet, after which a French lavender essence hand and foot massage and manicure or pedicure will be administered.

Passage to India
The ancient Indian healing science of Ayurveda is said to have restored health and balance to patients for hundreds of years. Using the potent regenerative properties of plants, herbs and essential oils, Ayurveda can assist in skin cell rejuvenation, balance enhancement and aging defense. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas offers two Ayurveda-based experiences: Bindi Body Rejuvenation (a body mask of exotic herbs, followed by vigorous exfoliation, warm, herbal-infused massage oil and steam-towel compresses for the entire body) and Dosha Balancing (an opulent massage using warm herbal-infused body oil and moist heat compresses to aid in balancing, detoxification and nourishment of the nervous system).

Gemstone Therapy Massage
A step up from the traditional hot-stone massage, Gemstone Therapy features powerful glowing chakra gemstones positioned around the body in a powerful energy-healing treatment. A special blend of Payot mineral essences enhances the experience, which is designed to melt away both stress and muscle tension.

The 218-room Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is located in thriving Uptown Dallas, within easy walking distance of dining, shopping and year-round professional sports and entertainment events. Set in a new 21-story Regency-style building designed by renowned Robert A. M. Stern Architects, the luxury hotel offers eight floors of rooms and suites directly below 70 Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is home to Fearings, the restaurant of beloved Dallas chef and founder of Southwest cuisine Dean Fearing " and newly ranked Restaurant of the Year by Esquire Magazine. Additionally, the hotel offers generous meeting space to include the largest luxury ballroom in Dallas, an expansive Ritz-Carlton Club Level and the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. Reservations for The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas may be made online at ritzcarlton.com, by telephone at 800-241-3333 or through a travel professional. To reach the hotel directly, please call 214-922-0200.


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