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The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park has just been awarded five stars by the Mobil Travel Guide! Experience cosmopolitan elegance and a cozy charm that New York reserves only for those fortunate enough to appreciate all of its allure. Boasting one of the most prestigious addresses in the world, The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park is located on Central Park South (59th Street) between Fifth and Sixth Avenues in an exclusive midtown Manhattan neighborhood known for its world-renowned dining, shopping and exquisite architecture. Broadway theatres, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Rockefeller Center are only blocks away. Bergdorf Goodman, Chanel, Fendi, Gucci, Henri Bendel, Hermes and Saks Fifth Avenue are just a few of the stores within walking distance.

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The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park embraces discerning travelers with surroundings that reflect luxury and sophistication while maintaining a relaxed residential feel. Each exquisitely detailed guest room and suite combines quality designs, rich fabrics and modern technology including high speed Internet access. Superior rooms offer an interior courtyard view while deluxe city view rooms and suites overlook Sixth Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) with some limited views of the park. Deluxe park view rooms and suites offer guests a breathtaking view of Central Park at every time of year. Indoor parking is valet service only with no in/out privileges. Standard vehicles are USD 55 for twenty-four hours and oversized vehicles are USD 65 for twenty-four hours. Two pets up to nine pounds each are allowed with a non-refundable fee of USD 125 and signed agreement. Pets are not allowed in food service outlets and guests are financially liable for any damage. Pet owneer must be present or the pet crated while housekeeping is servicing the room.

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Please note the Atelier restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park is closed for renovation and will reopen on May 1st 2007 as the BLT Market. The BLT Market will feature a rotating seasonal menu created by acclaimed chef Laurent Tourondel in a casually elegant environment with both indoor and outdoor seating.