Ritz-Carlton Central Park on Central Park South<\/p>\n
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An impressive number of five-star hotels in New York City are located at the southern end of Central Park, between Columbus Circle and Fifth Avenue. Considered among the most desirable locations in the city, these properties are blessed with expansive views and sprawling green space right outside their doors. They share the same street with ultra-expensive residential skyscrapers that realtors have dubbed \u201cBillionaires\u2019 Row.\u201d<\/p>\n
This list of luxury hotels includes The Plaza, JW Marriott Essex House New York and The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, all of which sit directly on Central Park South. Others, such as The Pierre, The Trump International Hotel & Tower, Park Hyatt New York, and 1 Hotel Central Park, are just steps away.<\/p>\n
New York City\u2019s luxury hotel market is remarkably resilient even during economic downturns, but even upscale hotels must compete and differentiate themselves. One way to achieve this is to build on their unique locations and extend the guest experience beyond the hotel itself.<\/p>\n
The Launch of Ritz-Carlton Signature Experiences<\/p>\n
Club Lounge at Ritz-Carlton Central Park South<\/p>\n
Ritz-Carlton<\/p>\n
The Ritz-Carlton<\/a> brand is probably best known for its legendary customer service<\/a>, which is spelled out in the company\u2019s Gold Standards. <\/p>\n But earlier this year, the company raised the bar for luxury. The Ritz-Carlton began rolling out a menu of \u201cSignature Experiences\u201d that go beyond the traditional amenities travelers expect at upscale hotels, such as plush towels and bathrobes, beautiful furnishings, high-end toiletries, fine dining, and a club floor.<\/p>\n Each of these carefully curated experiences is hyper-local and immersive, created to capture the essence of what makes each location unique and memorable. They are also personalized and available only to a handful of guests at a time. <\/p>\n For example, last January, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island<\/a>, located on a barrier island with sand dunes<\/a>, was one of the brand\u2019s first to launch signature experiences, including a guided trek through a nature preserve with a marine biologist to learn about the area\u2019s rich ecosystems. <\/p>\n The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lake<\/a> offered guests the opportunity to drive a luxury supercar to the Daytona International Speedway for a VIP tour.<\/p>\n Memorable Experiences at Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park<\/p>\n “Curtain Call” in one of the Ritz-Carlton Signature Experiences<\/p>\n getty<\/p>\n