NAPLES, Fla.
The five-diamond, five-star Ritz-Carlton, Naples is announcing an unprecedented summer 2013 refurbishment, the first of its kind in the resort's 27-year history. This project will be one of the largest resort renovations within The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company's portfolio, and will include a complete overhaul of all 450-guest rooms, suites and corridors, three dinning outlets, Artisans the "princess ballroom," as well as various structural, mechanical and engineering upgrades throughout the property.
During the expansive two-month project, set to commence on July 24, 2013, the resort will not be accepting any guests, a first in its history. While the resort is being re-mastered its sister property, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, located just 10 minutes down the road, will be open and fully operational. Guests staying at the Golf Resort will have beach access via the complimentary resort shuttle to Vanderbilt Beach, with full Ritz-Carlton beach services and amenities as well as beachfront dining at Gumbo Limbo restaurant. The property is set to reopen its doors on October 1.
Interior designers, Wimberly Interiors are responsible for the new guest rooms, which will resemble a luxurious, residential beach home. On the culinary front, three of the resort's restaurants will be fully re-mastered by New York-based design agency Blue Plate.
The Ritz-Carlton Naples is a favorite wedding destination and as such the resort's Artisans "princess ballroom" will be brightened with soft silvers, whites and light greys to resemble an elegant jewel box. Taking a cue from diamond wedding bands, new chandeliers will be added to the space and a restructuring to areas of the floor plan will help to expand the room while enhancing access to the resort's numerous outdoor event venues.
This project follows up substantial additional investments over the past 10 years including a new lobby as well as enhancements to other public spaces, including 20,000 square feet of meeting space.
