Guest room in The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park
The Ritz-Carlton brand of hotels is recognizing the historic Marriage Equality Bill, which was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on June 24 and goes into effect Sunday, July 24, 2011, with a special wedding gift to its guests.
To honor marriage equality in the State of New York, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park invites to all couples looking to celebrate their vows with family and friends. Situated on the sparkling New York harbor in the up-and-coming Battery Park neighborhood, the luxury downtown hotel which recently completed a $10 million renovation offers a picturesque and luxurious destination for your wedding day. If you’ve never stayed at a Ritz, prepare to be lavished in luxury and the utmost in customer service.
For your big day, the hotel boasts several venues on property, including ballrooms and smaller spaces for more intimate celebrations, from sophisticated and elegant to contemporary and modern. They’re individually outlined here. But planning your wedding at the Ritz doesn’t have to be on your shoulders alone. You’ll have a wedding planner from the hotel to help you decide on the best venue for your wedding, select catering options and the like. For a complete list of gay-friendly New York vendors, including officiants, florists and photographers, visit our Local Resources marketplace.
Through the summer, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park is offering a new wedding package: Celebrate Equality – More Love For Everyone. The package includes generous tokens of love such as a complimentary suite upgrade, 25 percent off spa services, a complimentary welcome amenity for the couple’s parents, one complimentary room night for every 25 room nights, a dedicated expert to coordinate the event, and a complimentary wedding night stay in a luxurious Statue of Liberty View Executive Suite for couples spending $15,000 or more on their wedding at the AAA Five Diamond hotel. These are serious upgrades, my friends.
Of course they’re for a limited-time only. The offer is valid for weddings taking place prior to Sept. 10, 2011, this package applies to group bookings of 10 or more rooms and is subject to availability. Summer rates begin at $279 per night.
For guests celebrating their new engagement, Rise, pictured above, on the hotel’s 14th floor, provides a chic, trendy and contemporary atmosphere, with an outdoor terrace and expansive views over New York Harbor, Ellis Island and the monumental Statue of Liberty. Couples will enjoy a free night in an Executive Statue of Liberty View Suite for midweek events spending $10,000 or more on catering.
Further, couples who spend a minimum of $40,000 on catering for their wedding can enjoy a complimentary five-night honeymoon, breakfast included, at participating Ritz-Carlton Hotels or Resorts around the world, valid for one year from the wedding date.
Harbor view from The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park
With stunning views, stylish indoor and outdoor event space, gorgeous surroundings, and superlative service, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park promises the perfect setting and environment for any wedding. From the chic wedding décor to the epicurean dishes, the hotel will attend to every detail for the special day, setting a new standard in style and class. In addition, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park’s team of experts will complement the marrying couple’s wedding planners and providers to ensure that everything is done to their taste.
The 39-story, 298-room hotel overlooks historic New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Easily accessible and situated amid historic landmarks and monuments, this gorgeous hotel is within minutes of the trendy Soho, Tribeca and the Meatpacking District neighborhoods with hip nightclubs, chic restaurants and eclectic boutiques which breathe new life into centuries-old communities. Your guests will have plenty to entertain themselves with when they’re not toasting to you and your beloved’s happiness.
For more information or to reserve your wedding day at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, please call 917.790.2403 or visit the website at www.ritzcarlton.com/batterypark. Since you’ll be getting a ton of rewards points for this trip, don’t miss out on that opportunity, too. Get more information at www.ritzcarltonrewards.com.
For more information or reservations, call 800.241.3333 or 212.344.0800, visit the web site at www.ritzcarlton.com/batterypark, or consult a travel professional.
