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Welcome to the March issue of The Ritz enewsletter!

Spring is finally here and we have exciting news and a host of events for you to enjoy. In this issue you can find out how we will celebrate Easter or Mother's Day or indulge with a trip to the Royal Academy of Arts to see their Van Gogh exhibition or take your seats for an evening of theatre with Felicity Kendal.


Champagne Taittinger Dinner at The Ritz London

Wednesday 24th March 2010

We are delighted to present the first Champagne Dinner of 2010 at The Ritz London, together with the House of Taittinger.

Champagne Taittinger is one of the few Champagne Houses to remain owned and actively managed by the family. Today, Pierre Emmanuel Taittinger heads up this famous house whose origins date back to 1734.

In honour of this special occasion, our Executive Chef John Williams has created a remarkable four course menu cleverly matched with some of the finest offerings from Champagne Taittinger.

The Taittinger Dinner will be held on Wednesday 24th March in the magnificent 18th century surroundings of William Kent House, commencing with a Champagne and canapé reception in The Marie Antoinette Suite and followed by dinner in The Music Room.

Justin Llewelyn (UK Ambassador for Champagne Taittinger), will be on hand to advise how best to appreciate the differing styles of the wines which, combined with the culinary expertise of the Chef's menu, promises a unique and memorable dining experience.

Prices are £165 per person and places at this exclusive event are restricted. In order to avoid disappointment, immediate reservations are recommended.

For table reservations and booking information, please contact Natalie Jones in The Ritz Events Department by email at njones@theritzlondon.com or by telephone on +44 (0)20 7300 2223.


The Grand Young Lady of Piccadilly has had a Facelift!

The Ritz was the talk of the town last month when the legendary Piccadilly landmark underwent some very public cosmetic surgery!

Passers by watched as the Thomann-Hanry cherry picker started on Arlington Street, turning left down the Piccadilly facade and finishing up at the west facing Green Park end of the building, every day revealing more of the exterior in its original sandstone colour of yesteryear.

Despite the terrible weather conditions in February which included wind, rain, sleet and snow the dry cleaning process only took three weeks to complete.


The Grand Old Lady, resplendent in her true colours, has now become more of a glamorous young lady, and is looking very much at her best in time for spring and the year ahead.


Easter Celebrations

Celebrate Easter in style this year with a spring break at The Ritz. The perfect excuse for a short stay in our capital.

These prices include overnight accommodation with English breakfast the following morning but exclude Value Added Tax.

Superior Rooms from £280
Executive Rooms from £390
Deluxe King from £460
Junior Suite from £550
Superior Suites from £650
Deluxe Suites from £985

Stay with us on Saturday 3rd April and receive a very special handmade Easter egg!

To make a booking please click here or call us directly on +44(0)20 7493 8181.

The Palm Court
Indulge this Easter with our Special Easter Afternoon Tea in The Palm Court on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th April 2010.

The cost of £58 per adult includes Traditional English Afternoon Tea with a glass of Ritz Champagne per person and a gift of a box of Ritz Top Hat Chocolates.

To make a booking please click here or call us directly on +44 (0)20 7300 2345.

The Ritz Restaurant
Enjoy an evening of Live music with a four course meal including coffee and service on Friday 2nd April and Saturday 3rd April at £95 per person, or visit us for a traditional Easter Sunday lunch or dinner on Sunday 4th April. Our three course lunch is £38 per person or a four course dinner at £68 per person, including coffee and service.

To make a booking please click here.


Take your seats

Enjoy a three course pre theatre dinner served in The Ritz Restaurant, a glass of Champagne and a top price ticket to see Mrs Warren's Profession, starring Felicity Kendal at the Comedy Theatre for £85.

Mrs Warren’s daughter, Vivie, has never really known much about her mother. A prim young woman, she has enjoyed a comfortable upbringing, a Cambridge education, a generous monthly allowance and now has ambitions to go into Law. Is it conceivable that all this privilege and respectability has been financed from the proceeds of the oldest profession?

How will Vivie react when she finds out the awful truth about her mother’s ill-gotten gains? Shaw’s ultimate test of a mother-daughter relationship is one of his most witty and provocative plays.

"It is much my best play. Ah, when I wrote it, I had some nerve."
Bernard Shaw

"Felicity Kendal...superb, Lucy Briggs-Owen...brilliant. A Witty and gripping production of one of Shaw’s greatest plays."
Daily Telegraph

"Michael Rudman’s excellent revival"
Mail on Sunday

To book simply call See Tickets on +44 (0)871 297 0777 and quote 'The Mrs Warren's Profession Ritz package'

Terms and Conditions
The offer is valid for all evening performances on Monday to Friday until 29th April 2010 (pre-theatre dining at 5.30pm at The Ritz). Reservations are subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or retrospectively. Once booked the offer cannot be exchanged or refunded. Calls cost 6p/minute from a standard BT line; calls from other networks may vary and from mobiles may be considerably more. A booking & transaction fee will apply. The dinner consists of three courses taken from the pre-theatre menu, a glass of Champagne, coffee and service. You must call The Restaurant on +44 (0)20 7300 8765 to reserve a table in advance. Once your booking has been confirmed a voucher will be printed with your ticket, which must be presented on arrival at The restaurant in order to claim your meal. You will be billed directly for additional orders.


Mother's day

Make sure your mother knows how special she really is by treating her to a visit to The Ritz on Mothering Sunday!

Please click below for more information on the different programmes:

The Ritz Restaurant
We have a special Mother's Day Du Jour Menu in The Restaurant, which includes a gift for any mothers who are dining with us.
£58 per person

Please click here for reservations.

The Palm Court
Experience Mother's Day Afternoon Tea in The Palm Court, which includes our traditional tea, a glass of Champagne and a box of Ritz Chocolates.
£58 per person

Please click here for more information or to make a reservation.

The Rivoli Bar
Enjoy our cocktail of the month, Mama Mia, which contains Gin, Creme de Mure, Sweet Martini and Angostura Bitters. The perfect drink to say Thank you!
£17 per cocktail


2010 Kidz@theritz

Planning a family holiday has never been easier!

We are offering your family the chance to stay at The Ritz for only £500 per night inclusive of service charge. This offer applies to families of up to five people who will be accommodated in either two rooms or a suite.

Your children will become members of Kidz@theritz: a VIK (Very Important Kid) of which entitles them to:

  • A welcome gift
  • Complimentary ice cream
  • Milk and cookies on turndown
  • Children's amenities that include bathrobes, slippers and toiletries

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! Rates exclude VAT and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Connecting rooms can be requested at the time of booking but cannot be guaranteed, please contact us directly to discuss accommodation options. To qualify for this offer at least one member of the party must be aged 16 years or under.

To book this rate you need only reserve one room and the Hotel will allocate accommodation appropriate to the number of people in your party. Please provide a contact telephone number or e-mail address so that a reservations agent can contact you to confirm your accommodation needs.

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


Royal Academy of Arts

     Reproduced by kind permission
     of the Vincent van Gogh Foundation

Enjoy a three course luncheon and a glass of Champagne in the magnificent Ritz Restaurant and a VIP visit to the Van Gogh Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, including a printed gallery guide, for just £53 per person.

From January 2010, the Royal Academy of Arts will stage a landmark exhibition of the work of Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890). The focus of the exhibition will be the artist’s remarkable correspondence. Over 35 original letters, rarely exhibited to the public due to their fragility, will be on display in the main galleries of Burlington House, together with around 65 paintings and 30 drawings that express the principal themes to be found within the correspondence. Thus the exhibition will offer a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the complex mind of Vincent van Gogh. This will be the first major Van Gogh exhibition in London for over forty years.

This offer is valid from 23rd January until 18th April 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.


Thank you for your continued support. I would like to wish all mothers a very happy Mothering Sunday and hope they get a well deserved rest! Next month we will bring you more news, information and special programmes for the spring and summer, and I am looking forward to welcoming you to The Ritz very soon.



Stephen Boxall
Managing Director

Please note the information above was correct at the time the newsletter was sent but since then prices may have changed and some offers may no longer be available.