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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Review
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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island 
$$$$, Jacksonville
Fodor's Review:
Guests know what to expect from The Ritz-Carlton (namely, elegance, superb comfort, and excellent service), and the Amelia Island location is certainly no exception. All accommodations in the eight-story building have balconies and ocean views; suites and rooms are spacious and luxurious and are furnished with heavy print draperies, plush carpet, framed prints, and beds so comfortable, you'll need a drag-out call instead of a wake-up call. Public areas are exquisitely maintained, and fine cuisine can be had at a choice of restaurants, including Salt. Room service is available 24/7. Recent additions include a 32,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art spa and Our Space, a social/recreational program for guests 12-19. Pros: fine dining restaurant, good spa, private beach access. Cons: no self-parking, lack of nightlife, a drive to sites and restaurants.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
more like hyatt
Posted by 1Mbathome from atlanta on 9/11/07
this property is more like a hyatt. doesn't quite deliver like the ritz should. we waited over an hour for our, but was upgraded to an ocean front. room nothing special. nice size, flat screen, coffee maker. we went off season so got a good rate. would not pay over $300 for this property. not that impressed with the island.Bang for your buck
Posted by kellyhayes from Pittsburgh, PA on 4/27/07
Our family went to this Ritz last August (off-season). Got a great deal (under $250) for a great coastal view room. Service was excellent: bathroom had some water problems and we were automatically upgraded to oceanfront(next level up). Food impeccable. Left our kids at the Ritz Kids CLub one night and the kids had a ball. The location is isolated, providing tranquility, but is only a 20-30 minute drive from airport. I understand they just completed their renovation. Will definitely return soonNot what I expected
Posted by Beth from Atlanta on 9/21/06
This is not a 5 star hotel. Staff was friendly but did not go out of their way to make the stay memorable. Upon cchecking into my room I called housekeeping immediately to vacuum up bits of doritos left by the previous occupants. After 2 more visits from housekeeping to "review the room", I requested a room change. Three times the room had been "cleaned" and the crumbs were still on the floor! Needless to say, attention to detail is lacking. Facility is beautiful and food very good.An odd location for a Ritz
Posted by Katt from Miami, FL on 2/1/06
When I think of exclusive resort destinations, Amelia Island does not come to mind, so I am surprised Ritz put a hotel there, but aside for that, this is a great hotel that would rival five star hotels in Hawaii and California, $475.00 a night, is high for a hotel in such a lackluster location, but it was worth a one night stay on our way home.
INFO
- Address: 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
- Phone: 904/277-1100
- Fax: 904/261-9064
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 444 rooms, 45 suites
- In-room: safe, Wi-Fi.
- In-hotel: 4 restaurants, golf course, room service, tennis courts, concierge, bars, children's programs (ages 5-12), pool, gym, spa, laundry service, beachfront, executive floor, bicycles, no-smoking rooms.
- Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
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