The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago Set For June 4 Debut: $45 Million Luxury Hotel Is First Latin American Location.Lifestyle Editors/Business Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2003 The 205-room Ritz-Carlton, Santiago debuts in the cosmopolitan El Golf area of Chile's capital city, June 4, 2003. The $45-million luxury hotel, 30 minutes from Comodoro Arturo Merino Merino Breed of medium-sized sheep originating in Spain that has become prominent worldwide. It has a white face, white legs, and crimped fine-wool fleece. Known as early as the 12th century, it may have been a Moorish importation. Benitez International Airport, is the first Ritz-Carlton location in South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Reflecting the understated elegance of the classic pensiones of Europe, the boutique hotel Boutique hotel is a term originating in North America to describe intimate, usually luxurious or quirky hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing personalized level accommodation and services / facilities. at El Alcalde alcalde (ălkăl`dē, Span. älkäl`dā) [Span., from Arab.,=the judge], Spanish official title, in existence at least from the 11th cent. Since the late 19th cent. 15 offers stylish features, including a rooftop spa and fitness center with panoramic views of the snow-capped Snow´-capped` a. 1. Having the top capped or covered with snow; as, snow-capped mountains s>. Adj. 1. Andes less than an hour away. Designed by the architectural firm of Alemparte, Barreda y Asociados, the 15-story exterior is accented by a brick facade and imported travertine travertine (trăv`ərtĭn, –tēn), form of massive calcium carbonate, CaCO3, resulting from deposition by springs or rivers. marble. The interior of The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago was designed by the firm of Cummins, Echeverria y Cia, and includes fine furnishings and art imported from Colombia, Europe, and the United States. "The addition of The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago to our collection of hotels and resorts throughout the world is an important strategic move," said Simon Cooper, president and chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is the parent company to the luxury hotel chain, Ritz-Carlton Hotels. , L.L.C. "We believe a presence in Chile's capital city is key to the success of our global expansion. As our first hotel in Latin America, this property will attract discerning business and leisure travelers who already use Ritz-Carlton hotels in other countries. We look forward to playing an active role in the business and social community of Santiago," he added. Dining at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago will offer a distinctive taste of regional cuisine and wine. Under the direction of Executive Chef Joerg Delin, the hotel's signature restaurant, Adra, will be open for three meals daily. Menu selections will change with the seasons. The opening dinner menu will feature hearty winter seasonal dishes, including entrees of Pacific conger eel conger eel Any of about 100 species of marine eels (family Congridae) with no scales, a large head, large gill slits, a wide mouth, and strong teeth. Conger eels are usually grayish to blackish, with a paler belly and black-edged fins. with scallops, clams and mussels and Patagonian lamb carre, baked with cardamom cardamom (kär`dəməm): see ginger. cardamom Spice consisting of whole or ground dried fruit, or seeds, of Elettaria cardamomum, a perennial herb of the ginger family. . Wine 365, Chile's first bar to offer enough varieties of regional wines by the bottle and the glass to provide a different taste of Chilean vineyards for every day of the year, will also offer tastings and seminars for the sophisticated wine lover. The wine list was drawn up in consultation with Chilean master sommelier, Hector Vergara. More than 100 vineyards are represented, with traditional favorites including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to less well-known Cabernet Franc, Viognier, and Zinfandel. During the day, patrons at Wine 365 can match food with their choice of wine from a bistro menu of light fare. In the evenings, guests will sample wine flights to the tune of live entertainment. Decor at Wine 365 is sleek and modern, with floors of black and beige marble, and wood veneer-covered walls. Decorative accents, related to wine, will include cork, wood and glass for a warm and inviting atmosphere. The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago will provide an exceptional venue for business meetings and social events. Offering a variety of 11 function rooms, the hotel's total conference space equals 753 square meters, with capacity for up to 600. A separate entrance and dedicated parking area will add to the convenience of meeting planners and attendees. The hotel will also have a fully staffed business center with a range of technology for traveling executives. James Hughes, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, brings to his new position more than 20 years of experience as a hotelier. The son of an Uruguayan diplomat, Hughes first lived in Chile at the age of 15 and has served with several hotels in Latin America. "I believe the service level Ritz-Carlton brings to Santiago will be unmatched by any hotel in the country," said Hughes. The 205 rooms and suites at The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago will include one Ritz-Carlton suite, 12 executive Suites and three club suites. Club guests will enjoy the privacy of a floor accessible only by elevator key, with a lounge area offering complimentary food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. light fare throughout the day. The lounge will be staffed by a dedicated team of multi-lingual concierge. Opening introductory rates for the hotel range from $179 and are available through August 30, 2003. For more information on The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, call (56 2) 470-8500, toll free 1-800-241-3333, contact a travel professional, or consult the web site www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. manages 52 hotels and resorts in Africa, Asia, Europe, The Caribbean and Mexico, North America, and The Middle East. It is the only service industry company to have twice earned the U.S. government's Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award is given by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology. Through the actions of the National Productivity Advisory Committee chaired by Jack Grayson, it was established by the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality . Hotels throughout the world have been honored with other awards recognizing service excellence and a commitment to quality. |
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