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| - Do you like things that are awesome? Oh, you do? Then the Ritz-Carlton Charlotte is the place for you.
I got "tricked" into staying at the Ritz, and boy am I glad I did. I was under the impression I was going on a surprise trip out of town, but was pleasantly surprised when we pulled into the valet station at the Ritz for a "staycation" instead. From the moment you hand your keys to the valet, you are in wonderful hands. I actually left my cell phone on the center console of our car and the valet brought it in to me, correctly assuming I had accidentally forgotten it. I can't imagine any other hotel that would do that for you, really blew my socks off.
My fiance (as of that weekend!) opted for the early check-in option, but unfortunately our room was not quite ready. I guess this could be considered a negative, but it just gave us an opportunity to check out the lobby bar and have a drink. The service there was also phenomenal and the ambiance was beautiful. Once our room was ready, the front desk attendant came and found us to bring our key and let us know that the room was ready.
Once we arrived at the room, my socks were further removed by awesomeness, when I realized once I saw the doorbell, that we were in a suite. And a beautiful one at that. The furnishings and decorations were, of course, fabulous, and the linens and towels were delightful. Unlike most moderately priced hotels, the linens were of a sufficiently high tread count that I felt like I was home. The pillows were also very nice and fluffy. The bed was very comfortable, not too hard and not too soft. The bathrooms in the suite were fantastic and very clean. The bellhop and room attendant were also very nice and friendly.
Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to see the pool before the morning when we were checking out, but it is lovely and overlooks the city. Great ambiance with soothing music and an overall calming atmosphere.
My experience at the Ritz-Carlton was fantastic and we will definitely return. Although it did seem a bit like a cult at first (you know, with everyone wearing the same perfectly pressed black shift dress or vest and bow-tie), the service is unmatched and the hotel itself is beautiful. Highly recommended for the weary traveler or the Charlottean looking for a special "Staycation". Also, a great place to get engaged. :)
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