The Ritz London

Welcome to the July issue of The Ritz enewsletter!

In this edition, to celebrate the summer sunshine, we bring you details of a new theatre programme, our romantic wedding packages and a special offer to visit the Royal Academy of Arts’ Summer Exhibition.

Why not enjoy the sun by dining with us on The Restaurant Terrace, or treat the family during the summer holidays with our Kidz@theritz programme.

The Ritz Restaurant

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Where better to enjoy London in the summertime than The Ritz Restaurant? Our terrace is open for lunch and dinner - weather permitting!

Indulge in a three course Lunch du Jour Menu (which changes daily) for £39. You may choose to treat yourself to a range of aperitifs on offer from the Champagne and white wine trolley, or with the especially selected wines by the glass designed to accompany the Menu du Jour dishes.

In the evening, a three course Dinner du Jour Menu is £48, and a four course Dinner Menu at £65 are available from Sundays to Thursdays and 'Live at The Ritz' on Fridays and Saturdays provides another unique and memorable experience at £95 per person.

Please click here to view The Ritz Restaurant menus >>

For reservations please click here or call The Ritz Restaurant
on +44 (0)20 7300 8765.

Royal Academy of Arts - Summer Exhibition 2010

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Summer Exhibition 2009 – Small Weston Room

Enjoy a three course luncheon and a glass of Champagne in the magnificent Ritz Restaurant and a visit to the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, for just £46 per person. The Royal Academy’s annual Summer Exhibition is the world’s largest open submission contemporary art exhibition. Now in its 242nd year, the exhibition continues the tradition of showcasing work by both emerging and established artists in all media including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, architecture and film. This year’s co-ordinators, Royal Academicians Stephen Chambers and David Chipperfield, will select works for the exhibition around the theme of ‘Raw’. This offer is valid from 14th June until 22nd August, 2010 and is subject to availability.

To find out more about the exhibition please visit www.royalacademy.org.uk.

To make a reservation please contact The Ritz Restaurant on +44 (0)20 7300 8765.

2010 Kidz@theritz

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We welcome the chance to entertain the younger generation and this year we are making planning your holiday even simpler. We are offering your family the opportunity to stay at The Ritz in two interconnecting rooms, guaranteed at the time of booking and the second room will be at half price! This offer applies to families of up to 8 people with the combined rate for both rooms starting from a total of £600 per night, plus VAT. Your children will become members of Kidz@theritz, membership of which entitles them to: A welcome gift Complimentary ice cream in The Palm Court Milk and Cookies on turndown Children's bathrobes, slippers and toiletries in the room

Our teen concierge is on hand to assist with recommendations of fun things to do in London or, for adults in the party, our full sized Concierge can secure the hottest tickets in town!

Please note that the rate above is the combined amount for both rooms including the 50% discount off the second room rate.

For families of eight or more, please contact the hotel directly.

For more information and to make a reservation please click here >>

The Bridge Project

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Enjoy a three course pre theatre dinner served in The Ritz Restaurant, a glass of Champagne and a top price ticket to see The Bridge Project, directed by Olivier and Academy Award winning director Sam Mendes, for £75.

Following the launch of its inaugural season last spring, year two of The Bridge Project led by Olivier and Academy Award® winning director Sam Mendes, promises another stellar transatlantic lineup and the intriguing pairing of Shakespeare’s two celebrated classics. Opening with the pastoral comedy As You Like It and The Tempest making up the second part of the double-bill.

The Bridge Project
As You Like It / The Tempest
The Old Vic
www.oldvictheatre.com

To book simply call +44 (0)844 871 7628 and quote The Ritz London Meal Package

Please click here for the terms and conditions of this offer >>

MARRIAGES ARE MADE IN HEAVEN; PERHAPS YOU SHOULD HOLD YOURS THERE

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Hold your reception, your honeymoon or even the ceremony itself at The Ritz and you are guaranteed the most perfect wedding imaginable. Nothing comes near the ornate grandeur and wonderfully personalised service of The Ritz. The simply stunning banqueting rooms in the 18th Century William Kent House offer countless flexible options for your reception. The cuisine is, of course, as you would expect from the greatest hotel in the world.

Your wedding and The Ritz: a match made in heaven.

LEAVE THE DETAILS TO US

Organising the biggest day of your life is no small matter. At The Ritz we can help you make sure everything runs like clockwork. Our experienced and professional staff will guide you through the many necessary preparations and help with flowers, accommodation, the wedding cake, place cards, printed menus and limousines.

Every wedding is tailor made, but to help your planning process, you may like to start with The Ritz Perfect Wedding Programme which includes the following:

• Two nights' accommodation
• Fruit, flowers and a bottle of Champagne in your room on arrival
• Use of The Music Room and The Marie Antoinette Suite (or The Italian Garden), or The William Kent Room and The Queen Elizabeth Room from from 12pm until 11pm
• Personalised menus, place cards and a table plan
• A menu tasting for two people (with the choice of two menus)
• Pre-wedding hair trial for the Bride
• Wedding day Bridal hair, make up, manicure and pedicure
• A chauffeur driven transfer in The Ritz Rolls-Royce Phantom (within the M25.) This could be used for your journey home or for between the Church and reception, or simply to arrive in style at the airport.

Prices are from £7,000 and include VAT.

Our Events Team would be delighted to give you more information regarding this programme or prepare a bespoke proposal for your wedding. You can contact them by emailing weddings@theritzlondon.com or by telephoning +44 (0)20 7493 8181

London and The Ritz look glorious in the sun, we hope that this wonderful weather continues and look forward to welcoming you here soon. Next month we introduce our summer menus and bring you more exciting news and special offers for you!

With kind regards



Stephen Boxall
Managing Director