When the elegant Ritz Hotel opened in 1906, it was described by its founder, C?sar Ritz, as 'a small house to which I am proud to see my name attached.' It is now once again privately owned and renowned for traditional service from friendly staff. The hotel's 131 rooms and suites are decorated in the opulent manner of Louis XVI, and offer all the modern conveniences and amenities. The Ritz Restaurant has been described as 'one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Europe', and looks out on its private terrace and garden. Whether in London for business or pleasure, The Ritz is the first choice for those who appreciate beauty, luxury and the grand traditions of fine hotel-keeping.
DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM EAST - BY CAR OUR CONCIERGE SERVICE WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO ORGANISE A CAR FOR YOU TO COLLECT AND BRING YOU TO THE HOTEL. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SERVICE PLEASE EMAIL ENQUIRE THERITZLONDON.COM OR CALL ON 44 020 7493 8181. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM NORTH - RIGHT IN THE HEART OF LONDON. LONDON UNDERGROUND STATIONS THE NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATION IS GREEN PARK, WHICH IS ON THE PICCADILLY, VICTORIA AND JUBILEE LINES, HOWEVER THE HOTEL IS ONLY A SHORT WALK AWAY FROM HYDE PARK CORNER AND PICCADILLY CIRCUS TUBE STATIONS. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM SOUTH - BY TRAIN GATWICK EXPRESS TO VICTORIA 1. TAKE THE VICTORIA LINE UNDERGROUND TRAIN, NORTHBOUND 2. ALIGHT FROM THE TRAIN AT GREEN PARK 3. TURN LEFT AFTER THE TICKET BARRIERS AND EXIT THE STATION. 4. YOU WILL SEE THE HOTEL ON YOUR RIGHT. 5. TURN RIGHT AND WALK ALONG PICCADILLY, UNDER THE HOTELS ARCADE. 6. WHEN EXITING THE ARCADE TURN RIGHT AND THE HOTEL ENTRANCE IS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. DIRECTION TO THE PROPERTY FROM WEST - HEATHROW EXPRESS TO LONDON PADDINGTON. 1. TAKE THE EASTBOUND CIRCLE LINE UNDERGROUND TRAIN TO BAKER ST 2. ALIGHT FROM THE TRAIN AT BAKER ST AND TAKE THE SOUTHBOUND JUBILEE LINE UNDERGROUND TRAIN TO GREEN PARK. 3. ALIGHT FROM THE TRAIN AT GREEN PARK 4. TURN LEFT AFTER THE TICKET BARRIERS AND EXIT THE STATION. 5. YOU WILL SEE THE HOTEL ON YOUR RIGHT. 6. TURN RIGHT AND WALK ALONG PICCADILLY, UNDER THE HOTELS ARCADE. 7. WHEN EXITING THE ARCADE TURN RIGHT AND THE HOTEL ENTRANCE IS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.
The Ritz London Transportation:
CITY CENTER IS WITHIN WALKABLE DISTANCE FROM PROPERTY- TRANSPORTATION FROM PRIMARY AIRPORT TO PROPERTY - TAXI - LONDON BLACK CAB LIMO - THE RITZ ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM RAIL OR SUBWAY - VIA LONDONS GATWICK OR HEATHROW EXPRESS TERMINALS EACH LOCATED 1 MILE FROM THE HOTEL
Restaurants
PROPERTY HAS 2 RESTAURANTS ON-SITE MEAL PLANS AVAILABLE AT PROPERTY - ADDITIONAL MEAL PLAN DESCRIPTION - ROOM ONLY VALID AS OF 2007 ENGLISH BREAKFAST GBP 30.00 VALID AS OF 2007 CONTINENTAL GBP 25.00 VALID AS OF 2007 THE PALM COURT TYPE OF RESTAURANT - FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT TYPE OF CUISINE - CONTINENTAL MEALS SERVED - BREAKFAST - LUNCH HOURS - FROM 1130HRS TO 1930HRS MON-SUN RESTAURANT DESCRIPTION - AFTERNOON TEA AT THE RITZ IS AN INSTITUTION IN ITSELF AND IS SERVED IN THE SPECTACULAR PALM COURT. A CHOICE OF SEVERAL VARIETIES OF TEA - FINELY CUT SANDWICHES - FRESHLY BAKED SCONES - JAM AND CLOTTED CREAM AND A RANGE OF DELICATE PASTRIES - COMBINE TO MAKE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE AFTERNOON. THERE ARE FIVE SITTINGS EVERY DAY - 11.30AM 1.30PM 3.30PM 5.30PM 7.30PM - CHAMPAGNE AFTERNOON TEA. THE EXTRAORDINARY POPULARITY OF THIS QUINTESSENTIALLY RITZ EXPERIENCE MEANS THAT BOOKING IN ADVANCE IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. BEFITTING THE ELEGANT LOUIS XVI STYLE OF THE HOTEL, THE HOTEL HAS A FORMAL DRESS CODE IN THE RITZ RESTAURANT, PALM COURT AND RIVOLI BAR THAT REQUIRES GENTLEMEN TO WEAR A JACKET AND TIE. GUESTS, HOWEVER, DO NOT NEED TO WEAR A JACKET AND TIE FOR BREAKFAST. SHORTS, JEANS AND/OR TRAINING SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED IN ANY OF THESE AREAS AT ANY TIME. PLEASE MENTION ANY DIETARY REQUIREMENTS AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. PRICE - 37 GB POUNDS PER PERSON THE RITZ RESTAURANT TYPE OF RESTAURANT - FULL SERVICE RESTAURANT TYPE OF CUISINE - INTERNATIONAL MEALS SERVED - BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER HOURS - FROM 0700HRS TO 1430HRS MON-SUN FROM 0800HRS TO 1430HRS SUN RESTAURANT DESCRIPTION - THE MAGNIFICENT RITZ RESTAURANT IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DINING ROOMS IN THE WORLD AND LEAVES AN INDELIBLE IMPRESSION ON ALL WHO DINE THERE. A SUPERB BLEND OF CLASSICAL CUISINE WITH CONTEMPORARY INFLUENCES AND LEGENDARY SERVICE HAS MADE THE RITZ ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER PLACES TO DINE. LESS FORMAL LUNCHEONS AND RECEPTIONS ARE ENHAN
