The Ritz-Carlton, New York - Battery Park

What kind of hotel puts telescopes in its guest rooms? The kind with million-dollar views of the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor, and Manhattan skyline.

The minds behind The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park truly thought of everything. The hotel’s 298 guest rooms, fitness center, and spa marry high-tech with high-touch. Along with wired and wireless Internet access, the rooms come with sumptuous featherbeds finished in 400-thread-count Frette linens, Bulgari bath amenities, and twice-daily housekeeping service.

The hotel’s location in the financial district makes it an favorite choice for Wall Street meeting planners. A conference center with six function rooms—a total of 12,000 square feet—caters to groups of up to 500. In fair weather, an outdoor space seats banquets for up to 400 directly on the waterfront. 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 The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park Named Worlds Best Hotel 2007 by Institutional Investor Magazine

Hotel takes top honor in luxury travel accommodation worldwide, according to voters in Institutional Investor's 2007 World's Best Hotels survey


New York, NY (November 16, 2007) " The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park has been named the overall top-ranked hotel in this year's poll of CEOs and senior executives from around the world.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park is known for its exceptional service, luxurious accommodations with views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor, Rise bar and terrace, Prada Beauty Spa, and exceptional meeting and special event facilities.

It is an honor to be named the Best Hotel in the World by the worlds most discerning executives and travelers. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park is perfectly located in the financial capital of the world. We take great pride in our extraordinary city and world-class hotel as we continue to focus on building memorable and personal experiences for our guests, said the hotels General Manager, Rick Evanich.

Institutional Investor polled more than 150 senior financial executives from 34 countries who spent an average of 41 nights a year at hotels last year. The scores the respondents gave to hotels were tabulated using a formula that assigns greater weight to responses from the most-frequent travelers. The results were then averaged, and the top 100 hotels that made the cut were ranked.

The AAA Five Diamond hotel is situated on Lower Manhattans waterfront, the 39-story, 298-room hotel overlooks historic New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Inside, a flawless standard of personal service reigns with bath butlers, valets, concierges, spa treatments and 24-hour room service. Guests venturing from the snug haven of their room can enjoy a breathtaking sunset and award-winning cocktails from Rise, the hotels 14th floor bar or step outside for a stroll along the scenic esplanade of Battery Park. For hotel reservations and information, visit online at www.ritzcarlton.com, or call 800-241-3333, or the hotel direct at 212-344-0800. Posted Mar 14, 2008 by Elite Concierge
View RSS Feed A MARVEL FOR MEETING AND EVENT PLANNERS,
THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, BATTERY PARK COMBINES
NOTABLE VIEWS WITH HIGH-TECH KNOW-HOW


NEW YORK -- While the cutting-edge technology of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park is certainly first-rate, what may influence corporate travelers and meeting and event planners even more is the hotels singular " and strikingly patriotic " views. Destined to set a new standard in Lower Manhattan, the new, 298-room hotel offers extraordinary panoramas " including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and New York Harbor at its doorstep " together with the flawless service that has become a Ritz-Carlton hallmark. A cadre of Technology Butlers, Conference Concierges and Wedding Concierges ensure that meetings and special events are executed with panache and precision within the hotels 12,000 square feet of function space.


Embracing technology and room design and special features, the hotels well-designed meeting space includes a 4,500-square-foot ballroom, a 1,800-square-foot junior ballroom, two function rooms and one boardroom. With 180 views of the harbor, Rise, the hotels 14th floor bar and terrace, offers a unique location for pre- or post-function meals indoors and out. Other distinguishing locations include the Harbor Vista and 2 West Steakhouse, the hotels lobby-level dining room.


The hotels technological centerpiece is an impressive audiovisual system that enables venues to be interconnected via audio and video lines providing intra-facility teleconferencing. All meeting spaces offer audio, video, multi-line telephone and high-speed data connections. Critical spaces are also supplied with fiber optic connections to future-proof the wiring infrastructure in anticipation of higher bandwidth media. The wiring infrastructure can support intra- and inter-room communications, as well as external communication for audio and video teleconferencing, satellite and broadcast hook-ups, distance learning and remote data office location.


The hotels state-of-the-art infrastructure allows meetings and conferences to appear virtually wireless, unspoiled by errant cables. Strategic connections within the hotel eliminate the placement of temporary cabling during a broadcast or satellite uplink and wiring infrastructure provides connections for outsource AV equipment providers, reducing or eliminating the number of cables needed during an event. And when the curtain rises, all AV and lighting controls can be accomplished with a custom program specially designed for the hotel, allowing a presenter to dim the lights, begin music playback and video display from a touch screen, with or without the assistance of the hotels AV staff.


For special events, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park is perhaps the citys most breathtaking and contemporary new venue. Its striking Art Deco style is a picturesque backdrop for weddings and social events. Throughout the hotel, works by more than 100 of the citys most talented artists adorn public areas and guest rooms, imparting the look and feel of a contemporary art museum.


Weddings, in particular, are a Ritz-Carlton specialty. A dedicated Weddings Concierge handles arrangements and all manner of details, including complimentary use of the Bridal Suite. Wedding parties enjoy exclusive use of the hotels second floor, ensuring that theirs is the only event taking place.
Style and technological aptitude apart, it is the Ritz-Carlton attitude that distinguishes meetings and events held at the hotel. All Ritz-Carlton employees are made aware of events within the hotel, so that they may provide information and directions with knowledge and ease.

Technology Butlers and Conference Concierges ensure that needs are not only met, but also anticipated. They stand ready to assist guests with off-premise events, ground transportation and other needs. The Business Center is fully staffed to provide last-minute secretarial assistance. Other hotel services include 24-hour room service and a multi-lingual concierge staff.


When the workday is done, guests can retire to luxuriously appointed guest rooms featuring a 1920s Art-Deco-inspired design complemented by specially commissioned artwork. For guests seeking a heightened level of privacy, the hotel also offers Ritz-Carlton Club Level accommodations. All guests have access to the hotels Health Club and spa services .Whether planning meetings or special events, guests have a wealth of nearby attractions at their doorstep.

The AAA Five Diamond hotel is situated on Lower Manhattans waterfront, the 39-story, 298-room hotel overlooks historic New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Just as intriguing as the areas historic treasures are its trendy neighborhoods. In Soho, Tribeca and the Meatpacking District, hip nightclubs, chic restaurants and boutiques breathe new life into centuries-old communities. Inside the hotel, a flawless standard of personal service reigns with bath butlers, valets, concierges, spa treatments and 24-hour room service. Guests venturing from the snug haven of their room can enjoy a breathtaking sunset and award-winning cocktails from Rise, the hotels 14th floor bar and terrace or step outside for a stroll along the scenic esplanade of Battery Park. For hotel reservations and information, visit online at www.ritzcarlton.com, or call 800-241-3333, or the hotel direct at 212-344-0800.