Discover the Award-Winning Services and Venues at The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt

ENNISKERRY, IRELAND--(Marketwire -12/27/11)- The only hotel to receive two awards at the Condé Nast Johansens 2011 Annual Awards for Excellence, The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt is the ideal destination for hosting meetings and events, conferences, tradeshows, and executive retreats. This Wicklow hotel was honored with the Best Venue and Hotel that accommodates groups of more than 100 and the Most Excellent MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) Award for 2011.

Premier among luxury hotels, Dublin City Centre and Dublin International Airport are just 45 minutes away from The Ritz-Carlton, and being situated amidst one of the most scenic and historic estates in Ireland offers the perfect combination of luxury and functionality for events of all sizes and types. And when it has to be perfect, our dedicated meeting planners will assist with all the details of your function to ensure it is both memorable and successful. Venues and services offered at The Ritz-Carlton, include:

• A 5,959-square-foot ballroom with seating for up to 400 and receptions for up to 600 guests. The Ballroom can also be divided into three salons to create more intimate meeting rooms
• 5,000 square feet of indoor pre-function space
• A dedicated boardroom and five additional meeting rooms
• A show room where clients can develop an intimate sense of their event in advance of the occasion
• A specially designed cargo bay to handle all types of productions, including direct car access to The Ballroom
• Private entrance to all of the hotel's conference facilities and meeting rooms
• High-speed, wireless Internet access, a business centre, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment and dedicated technology butler
• A full range of catering services, as well as the opportunity to select a Gordon Ramsay-designed menu for any event
• 1,000 acres of beautiful gardens and woodland, with many areas carefully selected for outdoor events and team-building activities

Furthermore, host a meeting at The Ritz-Carlton and take advantage of per person pricing*. The convenient daily meeting rate includes meeting space with full setup, continental breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, and a lunch buffet.

To start planning your next meeting, conference or other business events at this luxurious Wicklow hotel, visit The Ritz-Carlton, Powerscourt online.

*Terms and conditions apply. View full package details online.

About The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Maryland, currently operates 77 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. 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, contact a travel professional, call toll free in the U.S. 1-800-241-3333, or visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR - News).

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