Countdown to Reopen The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

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. October 14, 2008

New Orleans, LA, August 23, 2006. In December The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, also known as the Crown Jewel of the Crescent City, will open her doors once more to the world as the premier luxury hotel. The building in which the hotel is housed is over one hundred years old and is a national historic landmark. Since opening on October 6, 2000, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans has been ranked annually as one of the "Five Hundred Best Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure and remained on Cond, e Nast Traveler's "Hot List," "Gold List," and "Top North American Hotels" lists. The hotel closed post-Katrina due to extensive flooding in the basement, but new custom-built machinery including air conditioning, laundry and cafeteria equipment will be installed as it is delivered, allowing the hotel to open by December of 2006.

Simon F. Cooper, president and chief operating officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is thrilled about the opening date. "We are very pleased The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans will be ready to welcome guests once again by year's end," said Mr. Cooper. "The road back from Hurricane Katrina has been challenging, but the hotel will return better than ever to reclaim its reputation as the finest in the city."

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is an award-winning hotel situated on the edge of the French Quarter, in walking distance to area attractions. Beginning with the first floor, over 8,000 square feet of meeting space will be added in what was formerly known as the Gallery of Shops. This much-needed space brings the total to over 35,000 square feet for everything from intimate gatherings to plated dinners for five hundred.

Throughout The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and its hotel-within-a-hotel, The Maison Orleans, enhancements will be made to the overall room product. Each room will feature wireless internet access, 400-thread count linens made of 100% Egyptian cotton, enhanced showerheads by Kohler and luxurious branded amenities from Bulgari's White Tea line. All 527 rooms (452 at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and 75 at The Maison Orleans) will offer this new guest room experience.

Another way to make our guests feel special is to offer them exceptional spa experiences. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, New Orleans will add six (6) treatment rooms, bringing the total to twenty-two while the fitness center and spa caf'e will be entirely renovated to open in February of 2007. The new spa menu will feature treatments designed by the company's newest global partner, Prada. The spa's signature treatments, inspired by New Orleans' unique culture and French heritage, will remain on the menu. Favorites include the Magnolia Milk Bath & Massage, Napoleon's Royal Bath & Massage and Voodoo Love Bath & Massage.

The heritage of New Orleans will be evident in every aspect of the hotel, from arrival to departure. Expect to be greeted by a lady or gentleman in a seersucker suit, experience authentic live jazz and learn to make a Big Easy libation or culinary creation. Native New Orleanian Myra H. deGersdorff, the hotel's General Manager, is personally committed to making the hotel a bastion of Southern hospitality for locals and visitors alike.

As Jil Kulander of Cahners wrote, "The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is not only a major player in the downtown redevelopment, but it is easily New Orleans' shining star, offering a heart-of-town location, a pampering spa, superb accommodations and a wonderful staff."

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is located at 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112. For more information, go to www.ritzcarlton.com or call 1-800-241-3333.