London, December 2017: The Ritz London, the iconic Piccadilly landmark, is adding some extra Christmas magic and raising the fun factor for families staying at the hotel this year with a dedicated Board Game Butler. A unique partnership with Hasbro Gaming sees the Ritz offering the ultimate board-game expert for the holiday season.
London, June 2017: This summer, The Ritz London has installed three colonies of bees on top of the roof of the iconic Piccadilly hotel. The hives, named after the hotel’s signature suites (Green Park Suite, Piccadilly Suite, Prince of Wales Suite, Royal Suite and Arlington Suite) have been made from sustainable pine wood.
London, Tuesday 23th May 2017 : The Ritz London was last night named Best Hotel in Europe 2017, for the second consecutive year, at the 11th annual ULTRAs – Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards – dinner in London, as voted for by the readers of The Daily Telegraph’s Ultratravel magazine. The Ritz London was also named a runnerup in The Best Hotel in the World category.
London, 3rd October 2016: The Ritz Restaurant was today awarded a Michelin Star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2017.
Commenting on the announcement, John Williams MBE, Executive Chef of The Ritz London, said; “It is the greatest honour to have been awarded a Michelin star today. This star is testament to the entire team’s dedication to delivering excellence to every guest dining in The Ritz Restaurant daily. I am extremely proud to receive this recognition for the first time as part of the culinary history of this great hotel”.
With his menus, Williams continues to build on the principles and beliefs of Auguste Escoffier, drawing inspiration from classic dishes and making them relevant to today’s diner using the very best quality British produce in season, always precisely executed and impeccably presented. The Ritz Restaurant, considered by many to be the most beautiful hotel dining room in the world, has become unique in maintaining the quality and style of the restaurant, while consistently showcasing the very highest level of technical expertise and personalised service demonstrated by the restaurant team.
Williams joined The Ritz as Executive Chef in 2004, bringing three decades of hospitality experience to the venerated kitchens of the legendary Piccadilly hotel. The son of a Tyneside fisherman, Williams developed his passion for food at an early age. Taught by his mother to cook, his culinary interests began with cookery classes at school and continued as he studied at South Shields College and later at Westminster College. John’s glittering career, began with his first position as a Commis Chef at the Percy Arms Hotel Otterburn in 1974 and includes an impressive 18-year tenure with the Savoy Group.
The Ritz Restaurant is open for lunch service daily, from 12.30pm to 2pm, and for dinner service daily, from 7pm to 10pm, with a ‘Live at The Ritz’ dinner dance each Friday and Saturday evening. A pre-theatre menu is available from 5.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday.
London, July 2016: During its 110th anniversary year as part of the best of British celebrations, The Ritz London is delighted to introduce English wines to the hotel’s wine list for the first time. Carefully curated by Head Sommelier Giovanni Ferlito, nine references from the Nyetimber, Gusbourne and Camel Valley estates in Sussex, Kent and Cornwall have been added to the wine list by the bottle this summer.
Sparkling Wine:
Nyetimber, Classic Cuvee, 2010
Nyetimber, Rosé, NV Nyetimber, Blanc de Blancs, 2009
Gusbourne, Brut Reserve, 2011
Gusbourne, Rosé, 2012
Gusbourne, Blanc de Blancs, 2011
White Wine:
Bacchus “Darnibole”, Camel Valley, 2014
Rosé Wine:
Pinot Noir Rosé, Camel Valley, 2014
Red Wine:
Pinot Noir, Gusbourne, 2014
The new Livre du Vin now comprises of approximately 800 references, including 150 new wine and fine wine listings added earlier in 2016.
Commenting on the new addition Ferlito says; “I am very proud to introduce English wines to the Livre du Vin at The Ritz for the first time in the hotel’s history. I believe these wines complement the list beautifully and it’s exciting to now offer our guests an English sparkling wine option as an alternative to Champagne. Year on year, we continue to see improvements in the quality of the English wines produced as a result of changes in the climate and the terroir, enabling the grapes to reach a more optimum ripeness, as well as the increased investment in wine making techniques, which is why we’ve made the decision this year to list English wines. In 2016, we also recognise the need to offer our guests a more sustainable choice of wine with a reduced carbon footprint at The Ritz.”
Traditionally with a focus on the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions of France and its great verticals including Latour, Lafite, Mouton and Margaux to name a few, The Ritz London’s Livre du Vin now includes listings from important wine regions across the globe such as Languedoc, Jura and South West France, Corsica and Central and Southern Italy, Portugal, Georgia, Slovakia, Greece, Washington and Oregon in the US and now England.
The Ritz Restaurant is considered by many to be the most beautiful hotel restaurant in the world. The vast floor to ceiling windows, the rich and varied use of soft pink, pale green and veined white marble, and the dazzling garlands of chandeliers reflected in the wall of panelled mirror, combine to create one of the most spectacular interiors, as charming by day as by night. Executive Chef John Williams MBE has been at the helm of the hotel’s dining service for the past twelve years, and continues to build on the principals and beliefs of Escoffier with his menus, drawing inspiration from classic dishes and using the best quality British produce in season, always precisely executed and impeccably presented.
The Ritz Restaurant is open for lunch service daily, from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, and for dinner service daily, from 7.00pm to 10.00pm, with a ‘Live at The Ritz’ dinner dance each Friday and Saturday evening. A pre-theatre menu is available from 5.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday.
For table reservations and booking information, please contact our Dining Reservations team on +44 (0)20 7300 2370 or at dining@theritzlondon.com or at www.theritzlondon.com/ritz-restaurant/
London, July 2016: This summer sees the opening of the new two-bedroom Green Park signature suite at The Ritz London. Situated within the privacy of the seventh floor, the suite (1200 sq. ft. / 111 sq. metres) offers a spacious, private apartment at one of the most exclusive addresses in London.
Decorated in a fresh, contemporary style with silver leaf design and pale blue and soft purple colour palette, The Green Park Suite has a welcoming feel with magnificent views directly across The Royal Green Park and Piccadilly. The new suite is a celebration of Ritz design with bespoke artwork, custom-made polished wood furniture, as well as antique furnishings and intricate details inspired by Green Park.
The two-bedroom Green Park Suite includes a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, superior king room with bathroom, living room with a large marble fireplace and oval-shaped oak dining table for six people and private kitchen. The suite has the option to connect with the new adjacent executive suite, featuring an additional king bedded room, bathroom and living room.
The suite features double-glazed windows throughout offering effective sound proofing, cutting-edge technology including Samsung 55-inch curve smart HD televisions with access to 800 channels, a BOSE Wave® wireless entertainment system, multi-socket plugs to cater for all UK/US/Australian/European plugs and USBs. The bedrooms feature relaxed cove lighting and spacious wardrobes and the bathrooms feature sheet Norwegian Rose and Italian Calacatta Vagil Oro marble with underfloor heating, walk-in rainfall showers, separate bath tubs, bidets and double-sink vanity units. The kitchen is equipped with a Miele oven, microwave and hob for induction cooking and a Nespresso machine.
Guests in the two or three bedroom Green Park Suite will receive a variety of complimentary services including personalised 24-hour a day service from a Ritz Butler as well as an airport transfer in the hotel’s iconic Ritz RollsRoyce Phantom.
The new two-bedroom Green Park Suite is priced from £4,000 and the three-bedroom Green Park Suite is from £4,500 (inclusive of Value Added Tax) per night. To make a reservation or request further information, please call +44 (0)20 7300 2222 or email reservations@theritzlondon.com.
London, Tuesday 24th May 2016: The Ritz London was last night named Best Hotel in Europe 2016 at the 10th annual ULTRAs – Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards – dinner in London, as voted for by the readers of The Daily Telegraph’s Ultratravel magazine.
Upon receiving the prestigious award, The Ritz London’s General Manager Sal Gowili commented; “As a team we are extremely proud and honoured to have been awarded the highest of accolades by Ultratravel’s discerning and well-travelled readers. In the hotel’s 110th anniversary year, this award is recognition of our continued commitment to offering the very best levels of service to all of our guests”.
The Ritz was conceived by renowned hotelier César Ritz in 1906 and has become the byword for luxury and elegance, style and service. Today the hotel boasts 136 rooms and suites, as well as the acclaimed Ritz Restaurant, Palm Court serving Afternoon Tea, The Rivoli Bar and private dining rooms of the adjoining 18th century William Kent House. Continuing to play host to Royalty, aristocracy and the stars of stage and screen throughout its distinguished history, The Ritz has deservedly taken its rightful place amongst the great hotels of the world.
London, 6th April 2016: The Ritz London has today announced the promotion of Mr Sal Gowili to General Manager of the iconic five-star hotel, which this year marks its 110th anniversary.
In his capacity as General Manager of The Ritz London, Mr Gowili will continue to build on the hotel’s reputation and its legendary service, known as the byword for luxury and elegance, while maintaining its position amongst the great hotels of the world and at the forefront of the London hotel market. The Ritz enjoys one of London’s best locations overlooking The Royal Green Park, and moments away from the luxury boutiques of Bond Street and the quintessentially British brands of Jermyn Street.
Mr Gowili will oversee the hotel’s 136 rooms and suites, The Ritz Restaurant, The Palm Court, The Rivoli Bar and private dining rooms of the adjoining 18th century William Kent House, and he will be supported in his role by a team of over 300 colleagues.
With a passion and broad knowledge of the luxury hotel business, Mr Gowili joined The Ritz London in 2011 as Front of House Manager, before quickly progressing to Rooms Division Manager. He was appointed Hotel Manager in 2013 and under his leadership The Ritz London has achieved outstanding revenue growth, whilst maintaining the very highest levels of guest service. Prior to joining The Ritz London, Mr Gowili held senior management positions within the Red Carnation Hotel Company.
Andrew Love, Deputy Chairman of The Ritz London comments: “We are delighted to announce the promotion of Sal Gowili to General Manager of The Ritz. Sal has demonstrated superb leadership, loyalty and commitment, focusing on excellence in all aspects of hotel operations, and we wish him every continued success in his new role”.
London, February 2016: The Ritz London and Champagne Barons de Rothschild are delighted to announce a new partnership. From February 2016, Champagne Barons de Rothschild – Ritz Reserve will be served exclusively in the UK at The Ritz London, and in France at The Ritz Paris when the hotel re-opens in summer 2016.
The Ritz London has long been the byword for luxury and elegance, style and service sharing the same values of refinement and the French art de vivre with Rothschild family. The exclusive Champagne Barons de Rothschild – Ritz Reserve, produced from the finest terroirs of Champagne, creates a marriage of the highest order for which both names are so renowned.
Famous for over 160 years in the world of fine wines, the Rothschild family has always combined an appreciation of excellence with a passion for breaking new ground and a reputation for the highest expertise. Following in the house’s footsteps, Champagne Barons de Rothschild is now recognised as one of the most rigorously demanding producers of fine Champagne.
On the launch of the Champagne Barons de Rothschild Ritz Cuvée, Andrew Love, Deputy Chairman of The Ritz London, comments: “We are extremely proud to have entrusted Champagne Barons de Rothschild to provide an exceptional Ritz Cuvée. Since opening in 1906, Champagne has been part of the unique Ritz lifestyle and we look forward to the pleasure that the Champagne Barons de Rothschild Ritz Cuvée will bring our guests over the next 110 years”.
The Champagne Barons de Rothschild Ritz Cuvée is a rich, complex and ethereal wine, made by blending Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier from the Champagne region’s best terroirs and then aged for at least three years. This unique blend gives the wine its fine bubbles, its pale golden colour and its subtle aromas of white fruit. It has a low dosage.
London, January 2016: The Ritz London is delighted to introduce the hotel’s new wine list which includes 150 new wine and fine wine listings, carefully curated by Head Sommelier, Giovanni Ferlito.
Under the direction of Head Sommelier Giovanni Ferlito, the new Ritz wine list features circa 800 wine references, which include Champagnes, white, rosé, orange, red, sweet and fortified wines, with an impressive selection available by the glass, Coravin™, half bottle and magnum.
Traditionally with a focus on the Bordeaux and Burgundy regions of France and its great verticals including Latour, Lafite, Mouton and Margaux to name a few, The Ritz London’s Livre du Vin now includes listings from other important wine regions across the globe such as Languedoc, Jura and South West France, Corsica and Central and Southern Italy, Portugal, Georgia, Slovakia, Greece, as well as some new world wines from the regions of Washington and Oregon in the US.
Commenting on the new wine list, Ferlito says; “I am very excited to unveil our new Livre du Vin in The Ritz and am confident that we have a remarkable selection of wines from the most interesting terroirs around the globe. The wine world is constantly in evolution and I truly believe in diversity. It gives me great pleasure to share my passion and give our guests a real wine discovery experience at The Ritz and to explore new flavours and palate sensations with unusual and unexpected pairings.”
The Ritz Restaurant is considered by many to be the most beautiful hotel restaurant in the world. The vast floor to ceiling windows, the rich and varied use of soft pink, pale green and veined white marble, and the dazzling garlands of chandeliers reflected in the wall of panelled mirror, combine to create one of the most spectacular interiors, as charming by day as by night. Executive Chef, John Williams MBE has been at the helm of the hotel’s dining service for the past eleven years, consistently creating menus featuring great classical dishes alongside British specialities, precisely executed and impeccably presented, with a strong focus on seasonality.
The Ritz Restaurant is open for lunch service daily, from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, and for dinner service daily, from 7.00pm to 10.00pm, with a ‘Live at The Ritz’ dinner dance each Friday and Saturday evening. A pre-theatre menu is available from 5.30pm to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday.
For table reservations and booking information, please contact our Dining Reservations team on +44 (0)20 7300 2370 or at dining@theritzlondon.com or at www.theritzlondon.com/ritz-restaurant/
