The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Why Go
Located on a barrier island near Miami, Florida, the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne offers attentive service, modern amenities and a choice of numerous vacation activities. Guests can get pampered at the 20,000 square-foot ocean view spa, play tennis at the Tennis Garden, and relax on a Florida beach, while their their kids spend fun time at the Ritz Kids pavilion.
In line with Ritz-Carlton's Gold Standards of service, the Key Biscayne Resort offers a number of services to simplify your stay. There is the Technology Butler, available 24-hours a day to fix any computer problems and help you access the Internet or rent a cell phone. Then there is a Tennis Butler, a Travel Butler and a Pool Concierge who make sure that no guest's request remains unanswered.
Things to Do
The 20,000 square-foot spa complex has 21 treatment rooms, including a Couples Suite. The spa offers signature treatments such as the Key Lime Coconut Body Scrub and the Everglades Grass Body Wrap. Guests at the resort can also participate in daily fitness classes, including Hatha Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates and sunrise power walks on the beach.
The Tennis Garden features one hard court and ten soft-clay Hydrocourts. The facility was designed by Cliff Drysdale, the resident pro. Resort guests can take videotaped tennis lessons.
Kids ages five to twelve can participate in full- and half-day programs at the Ritz Kids pavilion, where a trained staff organizes numerous activities, including beach relays, shell finding, art classes and pirate treasure hunts.
Luxury Rooms & Suites
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne offers 402 rooms in a 13-story West Indies Colonial-style complex. Rooms have large balconies overlooking the ocean or resort gardens. There are 59 suites, including one Ritz-Carlton Suite. The rooms and suites feature a milti-line phone, a large desk and high-speed Internet access.
Where to Eat
Dining is offered at several restaurants, ranging from sophisticated to casual. Cioppino, the resort's signature restaurants, offers award-winning Tuscan cuisine and ocean views.
Plan this Vacation
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne is located 25 minutes from the Miami International Airport.
The resort offers a number of packages, including spa, golf and romantic getaways. Room rates vary by season, starting at $289 per night. For more information, call the hotel directly at 305-365-4230, or the Ritz-Carlton central reservation number at 800-241-3333.
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, 455 Grand Bay Dr., Key Biscayne, Florida, United States, 305-365-4230, 800-241-3333, www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/KeyBiscayne
