Set along a picture-perfect stretch of beach on the island's north coast, The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica offers the seclusion of a beachfront hideaway, complete with an 18-hole championship golf course, a full-service Spa and five dining outlets. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/ritzcarlton/hotel/564/17/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:40:07 EST After two years, The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica sparkles more brightly with the announcement of the resort's second earned AAA Five Diamond honors. With this honor, the resort still remains the only one in the history of Jamaica to hold this accolade. This Jamaica resort offers 427 spacious guestrooms and suites in a five-story building facing the Caribbean Sea. All provide balconies or terraces with sea or garden views. Bedding includes Frette luxury linens, down pillows and comforters, extra-thick mattresses, and featherbeds. (Non-allergenic bedding available on request.) Gray-and-white marble bathrooms have glass-door stall showers, separate tubs, twin-sink vanities, phones, and plush bathrobes. Other amenities include three telephones (one cordless), 27-inch TVs, and radio/CD players. (DVD players and VCRs available for rent.) Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access are available for surcharges. Bath-butler service (surcharge) is available on request. Smoking is permitted only on balconies/terraces. While the hotel's architecture draws inspiration from historic Rose Hall Great House, the 17th-century English-style sugar-plantation residence 2.5 km (1.5 mi) away, decor features contemporary Caribbean colors such mint-green, canary-yellow, and salmon-pink complemented in rooms and suites by multicolored area rugs on tile floors. Crown molding and mahogany furniture add colonial touches. What to expect: Vast lawns provide views of the mountains, sea, and sky. Flowering gardens and palm trees dot the grounds. Couples and families come for the relaxing Caribbean ambience, golf and water sports, spa rejuvenation, and exemplary service. Amenity highlights: The Ritz-Carlton's White Witch Golf Course, a 10-minute shuttle ride away, is an 18-hole championship layout with rolling hills, lush greenery, and panoramic sea views. The lavish spa offers island-inspired treatments such as the Lady of Rose Hall Bath with fragrant flower petals, the Matrimony Fruit Bath for two, and the Caribbean Salt Glow. A fieldstone walkway along the rocky shore leads to a small beach and swimming cove. The resort supplies complimentary non-motorized water-sports gear and complimentary shuttle service to a beach club for motorized water sports. The resort features 427 guestrooms including 51 suites, 36 Ritz-Carlton Club Level rooms and suites and one Ritz-Carlton Suite. Room Types: Ocean View Executive Suite - 960 square feet - King bed - Frette linens, feather beds and down comforters - White marble bathrooms - Separate tub and shower - Double sinks - Parlor room connects to spacious bedroom through French doors - Private covered balcony off of living room and bedroom Garden View - 163 kings/ 82 doubles - 480 square feet - 94 connectors - Choice of one king bed or two double beds - Frette linens, feather beds and down comforters - White marble bathrooms - Separate tub and shower - Double sinks - Private balcony Ocean View - 40 kings/ 45 doubles - 480 square feet - 48 connectors - Choice of one king bed or two double beds - Frette linens, feather bed and down comforters - White marble bathrooms - Separate tub and shower - Double sinks - Private balcony The fifth floor of the resort is reserved for guests of our Club Level. This floor is accessible by elevator key only and includes a private lounge, personal concierge service and five complimentary food presentations daily. Accommodations include deluxe guestrooms, suites and The Ritz-Carlton Suite. A freeform pool measuring approximately 46 x 46m (150 x 150 ft) and a 10-person spa tub shaded by palm trees are in the resort's central courtyard. A serpentine fieldstone walkway dotted with lounge chairs leads to a 500-m (547-yd) beach on the Caribbean Sea. The beach is furnished with twin sunning beds under fold-up shades. All guests enjoy complimentary use of windsurfers, kayaks, sailboats, and snorkeling gear, in addition to a complimentary scuba-diving lesson in the pool. Complimentary shuttles transport guests 8 km (5 mi) to the Rose Hall Beach Club, an independently owned facility offering parasailing, water skiing, banana-boating, and other water sports (surcharges). Scuba-diving and snorkeling trips, and scuba-diving instruction/certification are also available at the beach club for surcharges. Located on a hillside 4 km (2.5 mi) away, the resort's 18-hole championship White Witch Golf Course features rolling hills and panoramic sea views. Guests receive preferred tee times and complimentary shuttle service to the course. A practice facility includes two tees, two bunkers, and a 1,022-square-meter (11,000-squae-foot) putting green. Pros are available. Complimentary recreation facilities include two lighted tennis courts, a bocce court, a beach-volleyball court, and a mini-soccer area for children. Yoga classes (surcharge) are available in the fitness center. The unique dining experiences at The Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall, Jamaica, reflect and complement the history, ambience and heritage of the island. Our restaurants' cuisine blends the traditional Ritz-Carlton flair with the flavors of the tropics, blended with the natural charm of Jamaican hospitality. Jasmines The Ritz-Carlton's signature restaurant, serving "Jamasian" cuisine – a combination of Jamaican ingredients cooked with Asian techniques, served in small plates presentation, infused with light jazz entertainment. Horizon's Dine under the stars on the Terrace, offering intimate secluded evenings. Mango's Mango's provides casual poolside dining with a variety of traditional American, Caribbean and international dishes for lunch and dinner daily. The White Witch Club House Diners can enjoy panoramic views of Jamaica's mountainous countryside and turquoise blue waters. Cohoba's Enjoy authentic Jamaican coffee indoors or outdoors on the terrace overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Reggae Jerk Center For a true taste of Jamaica served on the West Beach with live Reggae entertainment. Spa Cafe Guests interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle while traveling will appreciate Spa Cuisine during their stay at The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica. Type: Resort Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/ritzcarlton/hotel/564/17/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:40:07 EST