The Ritz London

Welcome to the June issue of The Ritz enewsletter!

Visiting The Ritz becomes even more exciting this summer with an exclusive programme in conjunction with Royal Ascot, an Italian Wine Week and cocktails in The Rivoli Bar for the start of Wimbledon, as well as wonderful theatre programmes at the Royal Albert Hall and the Apollo theatre.

Also, in this edition, to celebrate the beginning of summer we bring you details our Ritz Club Casino programme, our romantic wedding packages and a special offer for the Royal Academy of Art's Summer Exhibition.

The Ritz and Royal Ascot

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Royal Ascot is synonymous with all the great sporting and social events of the British summer. Tradition, pageantry, fashion and style all meet in a glorious setting at one of the most beautiful racecourses in the country. The quality of the horseracing at Royal Ascot is simply outstanding, with over £4 million in prize money on offer and a total of seventeen "Group" races over the five days.

So why not start the 2009 "Season" in style and step into the glamorous world of The Ritz and Royal Ascot as follows:

• Two night's accommodation in a Superior Room
• A glass of Champagne followed by a four course dinner in The Ritz Restaurant on the day of arrival
• English breakfast each morning
• Taxi and rail transfers to and from Ascot Race Course on one day
• Grandstand admission to Royal Ascot

• Valid for arrival from Monday 15^th June to Friday 19^th June 2009
• Rates include VAT
• Rates are subject to availability
• £1,300 for two people sharing a twin or double room

For more information or to make a reservation then please email us on reservations@theritzlondon.com or contact us on +44 (0)207 4938181. Bookings must be made prior to Wednesday 10th June.

The King And I at the Royal Albert Hall

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Enjoy a three course pre theatre dinner served in The Ritz Restaurant, a glass of Champagne and a choice of either the Stalls package for £96 or the Circle package for £75.

The timeless classic, The King and I, has captured the hearts and minds of millions with its charming story of the British governess brought into the court of Siam to tutor the King's many children. Once within the splendour of the Royal Palace, beautifully recreated within the magical setting of the Royal Albert Hall, Anna and the King grow to understand one another and learn about each other's cultures.

Fully staged in the round, this spectacular production plays for just twenty performances from Friday 12^th to Saturday 27^th June 2009. The unique love story is told with one of the most glorious and memorable scores ever written. This promises to be a memorable musical not to be missed.

Starring Maria Friedman & Daniel Dae Kim with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

To book either of these fantastic packages simply call the Royal Albert Hall directly on 020 7838 3100 and quote 'The King & I/Ritz Package'.

Music by Richard Rogers Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Based on the Novel entitled Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon. Presented by Arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of R & H Theatricals of New York.

Terms and Conditions
The offer is valid for all evening performances from Friday 12^th June until Saturday 27^th June, 2009 (pre-theatre dining at 5.30pm at The Ritz). Prices are per person and include a three course pre theatre dinner, a glass of Champagne, service and a ticket to see The King and I at the Royal Albert Hall. Reservations are subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or retrospectively.

Italian Wines

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FINE ITALIAN WINES BY THE GLASS

Monday 8^th June to Sunday 21^st June 2009

To welcome the summer and to complement the seasonal menus in The Ritz Restaurant, Thomas Sorcinelli, Head Sommelier, has chosen six superb Italian wines to be offered starting from Monday 8^th June 2009.

Available by the glass, these magnificent wines have been cleverly matched to provide the perfect accompaniment to any of the dishes on the daily Du Jour and Summer A la Carte menu.

This unique wine by the glass selection includes the following very special wines.

Please click here to view the wines that will be on offer >>

For reservations at The Ritz Restaurant for lunch (Menu du Jour £36) and for dinner (three course £45 and four course £65)*
please click here or call +44 (0)20 7493 8181.

* Wines not included

The Royal Academy of Arts

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View of the Small Weston Room,      Summer Exhibition 2008.      Photo © Royal Academy of Arts

Enjoy a three course luncheon and a glass of Champagne in the magnificent Ritz Restaurant and a visit to the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts for just £42 per person. The Royal Academy’s 241st Summer Exhibition will continue the tradition of displaying a wide range of recent work by both established and emerging artists in all media. The 2009 co-ordinators are Ann Christopher RA, Eileen Cooper RA and Will Alsop RA and the theme is Making Space. The annual Summer Exhibition is the world’s largest open-submission contemporary art exhibition. This offer is valid from Monday 8th June until Sunday 16th August 2009 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 7493 8181.

MARRIAGES ARE MADE IN HEAVEN; PERHAPS YOU SHOULD HOLD YOURS THERE

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Hold your reception, your honeymoon or even the ceremony itself at The Ritz and you are guaranteed the most perfect wedding imaginable. Nothing comes near the ornate grandeur and wonderfully personalised service of The Ritz. The simply stunning banqueting rooms in the 18th Century William Kent House offer countless flexible options for your reception. The cuisine is, of course, as you would expect from the greatest hotel in the world.

Your wedding and The Ritz: a match made in heaven.

LEAVE THE DETAILS TO US

Organising the biggest day of your life is no small matter. At The Ritz we can help you make sure everything runs like clockwork. Our experienced and professional staff will guide you through the many necessary preparations and help with flowers, accommodation, the wedding cake, place cards, printed menus and limousines.

Every wedding is tailor made, but to help your planning process, you may like to start with The Ritz Perfect Wedding Programme which includes the following:

• Two night's accommodation
• Fruit, flowers and a bottle of Champagne in your room on arrival
• Hire of The Music Room and The Marie Antoinette Suite (or The Italian Garden), or The William Kent Room and The Queen Elizabeth Room from from 12pm until 11pm
• Personalised menus, place cards and a table plan
• A menu tasting for two people (with the choice of two menus)
• Pre-wedding hair trial for the Bride
• Wedding day Bridal hair, make up, manicure and pedicure
• A chauffeur driven transfer in The Ritz Rolls-Royce Phantom (within the M25.) This could be used for your journey home or for between the Church and reception, or simply to arrive in style at the airport.

Prices are from £7,000 and include VAT.

Our Groups and Events Team would be delighted to give you more information regarding this programme or prepare a bespoke proposal for your wedding. You can contact them by emailing weddings@theritzlondon.com or by telephoning +44 (0)20 7493 8181

Breakfast at The Ritz

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We are delighted to introduce two new vouchers for breakfast in The Ritz Restaurant. Available online, our wide range of vouchers and beautifully made gift items make the perfect gift for someone special in your life!

Enjoy a delicious full English breakfast for two or four people in The Ritz Restaurant. Our breakfast ingredients are sourced from the finest specialist suppliers across the British Isles and are selected for their quality such as bacon from Cumbria, kippers from Northumberland and specially commissioned jams and preserves.

Sweet pastries, croissants and breakfast breads are freshly baked every day.

At The Ritz we believe in taking the best and making it better! The Ritz Restaurant opens daily for breakfast service from 7am to 11am.

Reservations can be made online by clicking here >>

Full English breakfast for two £70
Full English breakfast for four £140

To browse the Gift Shop and Voucher Selection please click here >>

The Ritz Club Casino Experience

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The Ritz Club Casino is a venue which evokes the atmosphere of the great Edwardian gilded casinos of Europe. It appeals to the true connoisseur of luxury, elegance and high stakes gaming. Originally opened in 1978 to wide acclaim, The Ritz Club is the world's finest privately owned, exclusive members club and casino. Situated in the former ballroom of The Ritz, The Club's sumptuous interiors pay homage to the grandeur of the building's heritage.

This programme begins with sheer indulgence: a three course dinner with a wine chosen by our Sommelier to suit your meal in The Club's intimate restaurant, which is renowned for the highest levels of service, luxury and award-winning cuisine featuring Continental and Asian dishes. You may then wish to continue your evening in The Ritz Club and partake in some high stakes gaming, using your skills, memory and judgment. Or you could simply stay at the famous, curved mahogany bar of The Ritz Club.

At the end of the evening, retire to your exquisitely and individually decorated room for the night, followed by a traditional English breakfast the following morning.

This programme includes:

• Fruit, flowers and a bottle of Champagne in your room on arrival
• Membership to The Ritz Club Casino
• A pre dinner aperitif or cocktail
• Three course dinner for two including a bottle of wine, coffee and petit fours in The Ritz Club Restaurant
• One night's accommodation with English breakfast the following morning
• Value Added Tax

Prices are from £740 for two people sharing a twin or double room.

Please click here for more information and to make a reservation >>

Terms and Conditions
This programme is valid until 30^th December 2009 and is subject to availability. Photographic identification is required to gain entry into The Ritz Club. Funds for gambling are not included in this package and any moneys wagered will not guarantee a winning outcome.

Wimbledon Cocktails

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To celebrate the start of Wimbledon on Monday 22^nd June, The Rivoli Bar is launching a new limited edition cocktail.

Why not try to recreate this yourself? Or better still, let us do the hard work for you and come and sample it in The Rivoli Bar.

Please call us on +44 (0)20 7493 8181 to make a reservation in The Rivoli Bar.

Take Your Seats

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Enjoy a three course pre theatre dinner served in The Ritz Restaurant, a glass of Champagne and a top price ticket to see Carrie's War, staring Prunella Scales and Kacey Ainsworth at The Apollo Theatre for £70.

The acclaimed stage adaptation of Nina Bawden’s classic novel, Carrie’s War, starring Prunella Scales and EastEnders’ Kacey Ainsworth is coming to the Apollo Theatre from 18th June - 12 September 2009! The classic book from 1973 has sold over 1 million copies!

Carrie's War is the timeless tale of adventures of Carrie Willow; a young girl evacuated from London during World War 11. Packed off to the Welsh mining valleys with her younger brother Nick, she must adjust to life without her parents – under the guardianship of the dictatorial Mr Evans and kind Auntie Lou.

Returning as an adult, Carrie’s memories come alive; whisking us on a breathtaking journey into the past. Meet the colourful and memorable characters she encountered – Mrs Gotobed, swotty Albert Sandwich, Hepzibah the ‘witch’ and the eccentric Mr Johnny.

This unforgettable story of one ordinary girl – living and growing up through extraordinary times.

To book simply call the Box Office on 0844 412 4658 and quote ‘Carrie's War Ritz Package’

Terms and Conditions
The offer is valid for all Tuesday to Friday evening performances until Friday 31^st July 2009 (pre-theatre dining at 5.30pm at The Ritz). Prices are per person and includes a three course pre theatre dinner, a glass of Champagne, service and a theatre ticket. Reservations are subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer or retrospectively.

Wishing you a wonderful summer season and I look forward to welcoming you in June!

With kind regards



Stephen Boxall
General Manager