after less than a year of operation. The 146-room hotel, which is also
the first LEED®-certified hotel for greater Charlotte and for The Ritz-
Carlton brand, opened in October 2009 and was granted the prestigious
AAA award in near-record time, both for North Carolina and for the
hotel industry. Five Diamond designation was awarded to The Ritz-
Carlton, Charlotte following multiple anonymous AAA inspections
conducted throughout spring 2010.
The Five Diamond Award® is AAA's most exclusive recognition and is
reserved for properties which exemplify the highest level of
excellence in every facet of operation. Less than a third of one
percent of the 60,000 hospitality properties evaluated annually by AAA
receive Five Diamond designation.
"We are truly honored to receive this award, which was earned by an
extremely dedicated staff of ladies and gentlemen," said David
Rothwell, General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. "We have
strived since day-one to deliver consistently warm, highly-
personalized service to our guests, and this accolade could not have
been achieved without the heartfelt service commitment of our entire
team."
Gaining recent international recognition from Wallpaper Magazine as
one of the best new business hotels in the world, The Ritz-
Carlton,Charlotte is an eco-focused rarity among luxury hotels,
delivering highly-advanced technological and environmental features
and an array of innovative comforts and conveniences for frequent
travelers. The 18-story uptown property features a 13,000-square-foot
bi-level penthouse Spa & Wellness Center, fitness center and bromine-
treated swimming pool, and 12,000+ square-feet of state-of-the-art
meeting space. Dining highlights include the Lobby Lounge's regional
and organic culinary choices and signature martinis, cocktails, wines,
coffees and flavored ice teas, while the street-side BLT Steak offers
prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, a wide variety of tempting side
dishes, and classic American dessert favorites. Located seven miles
from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton,
Charlotte enjoys a walkable setting moments from Charlotte's favorite
sights, sounds, restaurants, clubs, shopping, sports and tourist
attractions.
