Top Incentive Attractions

The meeting and conference facilities at the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia are unique and extensive in size and amenities. There are two meeting rooms, three pre-function rooms, two boardrooms and the Marroni Salon. The hotel has two elegant ballrooms: the Grand Ballroom, covering 6,300sq ft located on the Concourse level; and the Petite Ballroom on the second level. The Grand Ballroom is unique in its dramatic arched marble walkways and a beautiful skylight opening the ballroom up to sunlight or moonlight, depending on the occasion. The Petite Ballroom is surrounded by a brass-railed mezzanine overlooking the Rotunda lounge, ideal for a reception or break area. The maximum capacity of these rooms is 500 people. The Girad, Arden and Mellon boardrooms are intimate spaces for formal meetings with electronic and audiovisual equipment including overhead projectors, video equipment and professional technicians on hand. The rooms overlook the beautiful city views from huge windows. The Pavilion and Plaza meeting rooms can be divided into thirds to accommodate crowds from 30 to 100. All meetings and events can be catered for by top class chefs who can organize lavish banquets or low key snacks with contemporary cuisine. The Club Lounge located on the 30th floor offers the highest personal service for Club Level guests who can only access the level with elevator coded keys. The lounges offers spectacular views of the city and a comfortable seating area to unwind after a hard day. The décor fits with the elegance of the rest of the hotel with hand carved walnut panelling and antique pieces. There are four daily food and beverage presentations along with a club concierge service.

Group Contacts

For meetings and incentive enquiries at this hotel contact:

Great Hotels Meeting & Incentive Sales Department
E:mis@ghorg.com
T: +44 (0)20 7380 8572

About The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia

· 30 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport.
· 330 guest rooms including 32 suites, 45 club level rooms and the Penthouse.
· Spectacular historical landmark building - former bank originally built in white marble as a replica of the Pantheon in Rome.
· Located in the centre of Center City, the cultural, shopping and business centre of Philadelphia.
· Three blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Centre.
· Two restaurants and two lounges.
· The hotel offers the grandeur of the past with neo classical architecture and the comfort of the present with sophisticated elegance.
· The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia is located near some of the best golf courses in the area.
· The hotel is walking distance from the Academy of Music and the Kimmel Centre

Luxury Hotel Facilities

As well as a well equipped spa and fitness facility, the hotel offers an exclusive Technology Butler and Bath Butler to cater for every need. The butler-drawn baths consist of bubbles and rose petals for ladies, with candles encircling the tub and champagne and chocolate truffles for pure indulgence. The men’s Bubbly Bath consists of cedar and sandalwood bath with a cigar and cognac served tub side. Sleep Engineers can help weary travellers select from a Slumber Menu offering a choice of seven pillows. For guests needing to wind down a professional massage therapist is available on request to give that extra bit of pampering with a 50 minute massage included in the Pampered Soul package. Babysitting services are also available at the hotel.

Room Options

Superior Room: choice of one king or two double beds, most with views of the city, separate shower & tub, glass-enclosed marble shower.
Deluxe Room: choice of one king, one queen or two double beds, most with views of the city, shower only.
Standard Room: one queen bed, separate shower & tub, granite & marble baths.
Junior Suite: shower only, separate sitting area, one queen bed.
Club Level Guest Room: choice of one king, one queen or two double beds, city views, coffee & tea with wakeup service, complimentary pressing for two garments.
Club Level Suite: one-bedroom, one king bed, separate living room furnished with sofa and reading chairs, city views, coffee & tea with wakeup service, complimentary pressing of two garments.
Club Level Presidential Suite: one bedroom suite, large marble tub with city view, separate living room with wet bar, dining for six, washer and dryer, living room furnished with sofa and side chairs, two baths, spectacular city views.
The Penthouse: private elevator access, club level access, two master bedrooms, three spacious marble baths, living room, den, dining for eight,  full kitchen, panoramic views of the city, luxurious interior design.
In-Room Features: 24-hour room service, twice-daily housekeeping attention, complimentary overnight shoeshine, overnight laundry service, evening turndown, complimentary morning newspaper, Bath Butler and Bath Menu services, Technology Butler, high-speed internet access, Pillow Menu.

Dining at The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia

For any meal throughout the day the Ritz-Carlton has countless options to dine in elegant surroundings or informal comfort. The open kitchen at the Grill creates a fun-filled oasis as guests can watch the flames fly as food is sizzled and seared by the restaurant’s master chefs. The Grill prides itself on serving up the finest organically fed and free range produce to create contemporary American cuisine. The Pantheon presents a light dining experience in a relaxed environment for breakfast, Sunday a la carte brunch or cocktails in the evening. A live jazz band spices up the evenings from Thursday to Saturday. The Pantheon has private dining areas for intimate occasions or large dinners holding up to 40 guests. The Marroni Salon, once used as bank president WB Morris’s office, has an antique fireplace in an oval room giving a regal touch to any event. The Vault is an intimate cigar lounge, where guests can unwind after a hard working day with ports and cognac available, as well as premium cigars. The popular weekend chocolate buffet is a necessary extravagance at Rotunda. The award winning lounge is set amidst white marble columns is ideal for afternoon tea, light dining or cocktails in the evening. The Philadelphia Magazine voted Rotunda as the Best Place to Hang Out 2001.

Business Facilities

· Audiovisual equipment
· Shipping and receiving services
· 24hr business centre
· High-speed internet access
· Security services
· Electrical services
· Entertainment
· Copy and email services
· Binder compilation
· Speciality signage service
· Secure storage space
· In-house package tracking system
· Dedicated conference concierge service

Things to do in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has a wealth of political, economic, social and cultural achievements, making it the history lovers dream. Independence Mall, the historic square mile, incorporates an important part of American history with the Liberty Bell based in the tower of Pennsylvania State House along with the National Liberty Museum and Independence Hall. Benjamin Franklin Parkway is a cultural strip of museums, libraries, fountains and parks, with the Franklin Museum an interesting step back in time. The Ritz-Carlton is based on the cultural Avenue of the Arts, the premier entertainment and arts district with a fine collection of theatres, shops and restaurants. Nearby there are three top golf courses to try out for golfers of all abilities. Scotland Run is one of the most exciting, upscale courses in the community, and the Ashbourne Country Club established in 1922 is located at the acclaimed suburban Philadelphia Country Club. The PHLASH bus provides transportation to all historic and cultural places of interest.

Getting to The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia

The hotel is 30 minutes away from Philadelphia International Airport. Guests can get to the hotel via shuttle van or a limousine service available from the Ground Transportation Counter. Alternatively a SEPTA train can be taken to 30th St Station which is a short ten minute walk from the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia. Taxis are available 24hrs a day working on a flat rate of $20 to the city centre.

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