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Distance from hotel to town, 7 miles (11 kms). Distance from hotel to airport (10 miles), 25 minutes.  

Nestled within a 30-acre beachfront estate, The Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas blends classic European elegance with warm Caribbean hospitality. The resort overlooks sparkling turquoise waters and white-sand beaches on the eastern tip of the island and features 180 guestrooms, each with private balconies situated in seven charming villas overlooking the Caribbean Sea. With the completion of the enhancement and expansion project and added focus on creating a more relevant intimate lifestyle, the resort now features a boutique spa, salon and fitness center, a club level, two pools, two beaches and four restaurants where guests can enjoy gourmet dining and exceptional personalized service.  

• Hotel Information
• Hotel Amenities
• Accommodation Categories and Descriptions
• Food and Beverage Outlets
• Specialty Package (Reconnect 10)
• Miscellaneous Information

• Beaches (2)
• Pools (2)
• Restaurants (4)
• Tennis Courts (3)

Miscellaneous Amenities  

• Boutique Spa  

• Catamaran (luxury, 53 foot)  

• Shoeshine (overnight)  

• Housekeeping (twice-daily)  

• Newspaper Fax (NT Times) Aquatic Center:  

• The Aquatic Center, offering scuba diving lessons and certification, dive gear and trips, snorkeling Business Services:  

• Conference concierge  

• Express check-in/out -24-hour secretarial services  

• Airport shuttle service provided by hotel or local transportation company ($)  

• Technology Butler Golf: -18-hole championship golf course at Mahogany Run, located 15 minutes from the resort (clubs and cart are available for rental) Watersports:  

• Watersports are not complimentary, the hotel offers a (non-commissionable) watersports package. There is fee for the use of the beach amenities- such as Catamarans, wind surfers, snorkel gear, sea kayaks and life jackets. Fees are charged per room. Excludes Lady Linsey. Guests may sign up for it as they check-in, at the beachside aquatic center, or through the concierge. WATERSPORT COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Please note: Some hotel amenities listed above may have an additional fee associated with them.  

Arrival/Departure Time:  

• Check-in-time: 3:00 pm Check-out-time: 12:00 pm  

Early check-in and late checkout on request, and subject to availability.  

Children Policy:  

• Children under 12 years of age are complimentary in their parent's room, when utilizing existing bedding (maximum 2 children allowed).  

• For the Ritz-Carlton Club Guestrooms and Suites:  

• Children 4 and under are free of charge. Children 5-11 are charged children's fees. Children 12 and over are charged as adults.  

Maximum Occupancy:  

• Resort View Guestroom - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Oceanview Suite - 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.  

Resort View Guestroom, Spacious guestroom (450 square ft) with private balcony offering panoramic views of the resort's lush gardens, and pool or beach.  

Ocean View Guestroom, Spacious guestroom (450 square ft) with private balcony offering views of the Caribbean Sea framed by the resort's tropical gardens.  

Club Oceanview Guestroom, Spacious 500 square foot guestroom available through key card access only, dedicated Club concierge, with five daily food presentations and expansive ocean views.  

Oceanview Suite(*), this suite is 925 square feet with both a master bedroom and living room area. It has a private terrace with Ocean views. The suite also offers a 32" high-definition, LCD flat-panel television, wireless/high speed Internet access and Wi-Fi. View: Ocean.  

Club Executive Suite(*), Spacious guestroom and parlor (1000 square Feet) with private balcony offering views of the Caribbean Sea framed by the resort's tropical gardens. Available through key card access only, dedicated Club concierge, five daily food presentations and expansive ocean views.  

Room Description:  

• The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas features 180 guestrooms including ocean view and tropical garden view deluxe rooms and suites. Cast as a tropical estate teeming with exotic marine life and endless opportunities to dine, relax and explore, the resort offers easy access to the splendid beaches of Great Bay and Coconut Grove.  

Rollaway Bed Information Rollaway beds are available at an additional cost (per night) in suites only. All rooms have a twin size sofa bed in lieu of the rollaway; therefore rollaway beds are only permitted in suites, with a maximum of one rollaway bed per suite. Fire safety codes do not permit rollaway service in any of the guest rooms with the sofa beds.  

(*) Denotes on request basis only, no allotment given.  

All accommodations include: ironing board, iron, room service (24-hour), safe deposit box (digital), sitting area, umbrella, video game system, air conditioning (individually controlled), balcony or terrace (private), bathrobes, ceiling fan, clock radio, coffee maker (with complimentary coffee), hairdryer, internet access (high speed), refreshment cabinet (fully stocked) and telephone (direct dial): (3).  

Miscellaneous Amenities The following are all available on a request basis (only) for our mutual guests:  

• King or double/double bedding  

• Adjoining or connecting guestrooms  

• Special floor number  

• ADA (Handicapped guestrooms)  

Rollaway Bed (on Request): ($)  

• Rollaway beds are permitted in suites only (please see more information above, listed under the accommodations section).  

Bathroom (marble) Large marble bathroom with dressing area  

Television (flat Screen) 32" high definition, LCD flat screen television with cable and pay-per-view movie channels  

Crib (on Request) Cribs are complimentary and should be requested prior to arrival.  

($) Denotes a fee may be charged.  

Specific bedding and/or special requests are fulfilled based on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.  

Coconut Cove Beach Bar & Grill, Coconut Cove is an open-air seating venue open for lunch and dinner. The pool deck and beach are steps away from the restaurant, giving guests the option to enjoy the entire menu poolside or beachside, in one of the 250 lounge chairs available. The expansive bar specializes in a full range of tropical specialties, wines and beers.  

Bleuwater, Enjoy the freshest local seafood and indulge in worldly favorites while overlooking the sparkling Caribbean Sea that serves as Bleuwater's inspiration. The casually elegant dining experience at Bleuwater is enhanced by floor to ceiling French doors that open to the surreal tropical beauty of Great Bay. And for those who prefer to dine al fresco, the restaurant offers patio and terrace seating, surrounded by lush tropical plants and lit by the glow of candlelight.  

Great Bay Lounge, Guests will enjoy all that Great Bay Lounge has to offer. Sample the extensive wine and spirits list at the bar, join a game of dominoes or billiards in the game area, or select from a internationally-inspired small plates menu in the relaxed dining area. In addition, a large wood deck offers outdoor seating and spectacular views of St. John.  

Sails, Expansive white sails reaching high above the turquoise waters of Great Bay are an alluring beacon calling you home to Sails, an Oceanfront Grill. The Sails menu features flavors of the Caribbean in a relaxing haven, open for lunch with bar service. Nine moorings are available for guests who prefer to arrive by boat. Explore, indulge and sail away.  

RECONNECT PACKAGE 2010  

Booking Dates: 09/16/2009 - 12/17/2010 Travel Dates: 01/02/2010 - 12/17/2010  

Package Inclusions:  

• Deluxe accommodations  

• Daily breakfast for 2 in the Bleuwater Restaurant -$100.00 daily Resort Credit  

Please Note:  

• Voucher verbiage: Reconnect.  

• Valid categories: All.  

• Blackout dates: 01/15/10-04/10/10, offer is not available over these dates.  

Package inclusions are subject to change.  

For The Children:  

• Collecting seashells, swinging in hammocks and feeding live iguanas are among the fun-filled supervised activities offered for young guests at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Moms and dads will also appreciate the "Nannies in Paradise" babysitting service which can be coordinated by the resort.  

Wedding Services:  

• Wedding packages and the services of an on-site wedding coordinator are offered. A variety of scenic locations, both indoors and outdoors, are available.  

Resort Fee Inclusions 2010:  

• Effective dates: 01/03/10-12/17/10  

• All local phone calls  

• Wireless Internet access at Sails and the Palazzo Building  

• High speed Internet access in the guest rooms  

• Valet parking  

• Island shopping "Shop Talk" tips (followed by shuttle to Charlotte Amalie Mon-Fri)  

• Tennis courts  

• Guided power-walks and runs  

• Garden tours  

• Use of all non-motorized water activities which include snorkeling equipment, Hobie cats, kayaks, paddle boats, and wind surfers  

• In room coffee service  

• One class in the Motion Studio (ex. Yoga class) per day.  

• Introductory clinics for Hobie cats, windsurfing, and snorkeling  

• Use of the Fitness Center  

Please Note:  

• The resort fee is included with the rates.  

Holiday Week Restrictions:  

• Maximum of 3 (three) people per guestroom regardless of age (including children and infants) in a double- bedded room a maximum of two (2) in a king-bedded room, including suites  

• Additionally, once The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas confirms the reservation, you may add extra nights (based upon availability), but may not change dates or drop nights without penalty.  

• For the same period, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas will not at all guarantee requests for connecting for adjoining rooms, and for rooms with two double beds. Please note that every effort will be made to meet these requests, but they cannot and will not be confirmed before the guests check-in.  

• Rollaway beds will only be available in a king bedded room, with a maximum of one (1) per guestroom for a fee.