DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - Feb 24, 2015) - Rising high above the downtown Denver skyline, The Ritz-Carlton, Denver has become synonymous with the city's most sophisticated hospitality experience. Its organically inspired modern aesthetic, impeccable service and bevy of amenities have long set it apart from other city-center hotels in Denver. But when the Denver convention center hotel completes renovations to its 202 guest rooms and suites this March, it will stand out not just physically but metaphorically, too, and in the best of ways.

The changes engendered by the soft-goods renovation embrace the same understated elegance that permeates the rest of the downtown Denver hotel. Guests will discover a new color palette, for example, that revolves around creamy, neutral tones but that also includes rich blues for depth and beauty. Clean lines and natural materials create a style that is in step with the rest of the property. And the soft goods -- which include new wall coverings, plush carpeting, updated headboard and chaise lounge upholstery, new trip/wall paint and fresh artwork -- combine to create some of the most attractive hotel rooms and suites in Denver.

Guests may encounter a new aesthetic in their accommodations, but many of the renowned amenities remain in place. Hotel guests, for example, will still enjoy HD televisions, featherbeds, in-room dining from ELWAY'S, five-fixture bathrooms and Asprey bath products in what are the largest luxury hotel rooms in all of Denver. Plus new, tech-savvy innovations like mobile check-in and bedside charging stations have been incorporated to suit business and leisure travelers alike.

Although the hotel is only seven years old, this renovation is the first in a series of projected updates, which are being helmed by the industry's top design firm, Hirsch Bedner Associates. The Club® Lounge, which unfurls along the 12th floor, will undergo its own transformation later this year with similar colors and design elements to those integrated in the guest rooms. And the award-winning Ritz-Carlton Spa will enjoy its own makeover with a new hair and nail salon as well as the construction of a 24-hour fitness club.

All of these changes, both completed and anticipated, only enhance the property's reputation as the finest among hotels in downtown Denver. And they come at a critical time in the city's development. "As the Mile High City continues to expand, particularly in the luxury market, we find ourselves ideally positioned to invest in our future," explained the general manager Steve Janicek. "Our model rooms are already garnering acclaim, and both our guests and our associates are looking forward to their debut." Standing out, after all, often translates to being outstanding, in every sense of the word.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
 The Ritz-Carlton, Denver is a four-time recipient of the coveted AAA Five-Diamond award -- the first and only in the Mile High City - and is ranked Four-Stars by Forbes Travel Guide. Situated in the heart of downtown, the hotel's location offers easy access to the theater and business districts, Larimer Square, Coors Field and the famed LoDo area. The property boasts 202 guestrooms - the most spacious in the city -- including 47 suites and 32 Club Level rooms, all of which are highlighted by a sophisticated, 3,000-sq.-ft. Ritz-Carlton Suite. The cosmopolitan destination also features the Forbes Four-Star Ritz-Carlton Spa, Denver and Elway's Downtown, the hotel's signature restaurant boasting USDA Prime steaks, an award-winning wine program and an outdoor terrace. For reservations, please call (800) 542-8680, or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/Denver.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 88 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, and for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).

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