Oh laa laa! How fancy pants am I? I have a friend from Chicago who comes into town regularly and stays here for work. I get to hang with him when that happens. Everyone knows the Ritz is an high end institution and has a reputation for impeccable standards.
I've been in a handful and I agree.
The location for this is a little 'off' for me. Yes, it's in the Biltmore area, but it's across from a mall. On a really busy street and it just doesn't have much 'street presence'. I never knew it was there until I had to meet my friend there.
The staff is courteous, prompt and attentive. The facilities are lovely. I *was* however shocked to see the amount of, ahem, 'escorts' that frequent the lobby bar. I thought my friend was kidding when he first told me such.
Nope.
I'm not offended.. I think it's pure entertainment value to have a drink at the hotel bar and watch the high class hookers work the business men in there. But that's me.. I love good people watching. ;)
Best Ritz I've been to? No. But it is still the Ritz and it's high end. It is as high end as the others? No. But if you like good ol' people watching... grab a seat and enjoy!