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- Ritz-Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay
- Ritz-Carlton Maui
- Ritz-Carlton Budapest
- Ritz-Carlton Vienna
- The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad
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Ritz-Carlton executive club lounges are some of the best club lounges in the world. Usually, they include five daily meal presentations, complimentary drinks and snacks throughout the day, and alcoholic drinks and events such as wine flights in the late afternoon and evening. Add in a sophisticated environment and often amazing views, and you will understand why these lounges can be worth paying extra for.
Marriott Platinum members do not get free access to Ritz-Carlton club lounges. In fact, there is no way to get free access to Ritz-Carlton club lounges, but there are several ways to get a better deal on your next Ritz-Carlton booking and to get free benefits added in for no extra charge.
If you want free access to club lounges in the US & Canada, Gold, Platinum & Platinum Premier Marriott Bonvoy, elites will receive executive lounge access throughout their stay at Marriott hotels. This excludes Ritz-Carlton resorts. Gold, Platinum & Platinum Premier Marriott Bonvoy elites do not get free access to the Ritz club lounge. Everyone has to pay to enter a Ritz-Carlton club lounge.
If you want free lounge access in New York, London, or Paris, book a standard room at the local InterContinental (Barclay in New York, park Lane in London, and Le Grand in Paris), which are partner hotels with our luxury travel concierge, and you will get Club Lounge access free. You will also get relevant loyalty and status benefits if you share your loyalty account number with our agent.
Here is our pick of the best Ritz-Carlton club lounges around the world.
1. Best Club Lounge: Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui
We consider the lounge at Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua to be one of the best club levels in Hawaii. While staying here, you can also enjoy a beautiful beach resort with wonderful pools and an exclusive golf course.
You can only get access to the club level lounge if you book a club level room. The Club Lounge is located near the elevators on the resort’s eighth floor of the Napili Wing.
They call this club level a hotel within a hotel, with a dedicated concierge and a well-appointed, relaxed lounge environment. Continuous culinary offerings include breakfast, light snacks, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and sweets, many reflecting the cuisine of the Hawaiian Islands.
In the afternoon and evening, you can drink alcoholic drinks of your choice, and the staff will make up great cocktails complete with flowers, all included.
Club-level rooms offer better views and are on the hotel’s higher floors. Ritz-Carlton values club access at about $100 USD per person per day because the Ritz-Carlton club lounges are so much better than most other club lounges (except for Four Seasons Club lounges). This is probably fair, mainly because the food and drinks are enough to negate the need to go elsewhere. Of course, you miss out on other dining and drinking options by booking and staying in the club lounge.
When traveling with kids, the value of the lounge is increased as kids under twelve do not usually cost extra, so it is convenient to have a constant array of food available and not to have to stick to mealtimes so paying for Club Lounge does seem worth it if you don’t go above the $200 USD additional charge on top of the ordinary rooms.
Review: Club Lounge At The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, is a beautiful and secluded resort in the high-end resort of Kapalua on the North West coast of Maui. It offers excellent golf and one of the best club lounges in Hawaii. We love the club lounge at the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, because: It Has Excellent Views (you can even watch whales out of the windows!
2. Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay
The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay, is perched on the North Shore of Oahu, this resort offers a secluded, scenic escape far removed from the hustle of Honolulu and Waikiki beach. Its remote location, however, comes with trade-offs—it’s over an hour from Honolulu Airport (HNL) and around 90 minutes from Waikiki, with no nearby casual restaurants or bars for a quick, inexpensive bite.
This isolation makes the resort’s club lounge a standout feature and a valuable perk, especially for guests looking to avoid resort-priced snacks and drinks. Access to complimentary refreshments throughout the day, including afternoon tea and generous evening hors d’oeuvres, can significantly offset the higher price of a club-level room.
The resort itself is beautifully designed, with fresh, contemporary interiors and ocean views from every room. Built on a peninsula, the layout flows from an elevated infinity pool down through multi-tiered freeform pools, complete with slides for children, all leading toward the shoreline. On one side of the peninsula lies a pristine bay with a soft white-sand beach, ideal for relaxing or taking in postcard-worthy views.
The oceanfront club lounge, located in the main building just above the restaurants, features a stunning outdoor terrace with panoramic views of the surf. Inside, the lounge is warm and sophisticated, with pinewood detailing, floor-to-ceiling windows, and lofty ceilings that flood the space with natural light. Plush, neutral-toned seating provides a relaxed setting both indoors and out—perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or a sunset cocktail with waves as your backdrop.
This club lounge offers numerous food presentations throughout the day. These include a decent breakfast. Whilst the breakfast is more generous in the main restaurant, and breakfast is included as one of the complementary perks when you book a stay here via our luxury travel concierge, the club lounge breakfast is served in a more peaceful, less hectic atmosphere than the main restaurant downstairs, which is a big advantage at peak times.
All day refreshments are available from the fridges with all the soft drinks you can imagine are available throughout the day. There’s also a coffee machine for hot drinks that you can help yourself to. In many club lounges, the drinks are delivered to you on request, at others, you can just help yourself from the fridge.
Review: The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay
The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay is the latest Ritz-Carlton hotel to launch on the Hawaiian Islands. There are now three Ritz-Carltons in Hawaii, and this one is brilliant for families and couples who are looking for a remote luxury resort on the easily accessible Oahu. The Ritz-Carlton O'ahu, Turtle Bay is located on the stunning North Shore of Oahu, accessible via the scenic H-2 and Kamehameha Highway.
Afternoon tea usually includes mini sandwiches and mini cakes, much like you would get if you ordered a paid afternoon tea in a restaurant. This is almost always really good in Ritz-Carlton club lounges as Ritz-Carlton club lounges are some of the best club lounges in the world.
In the evening, there’s a generous array of finger food and salads. More than enough to make a full meal and a genuinely tasty one, with cake and moose-style desserts, too. So, if you decide to grab your main meal in the club lounge, you shouldn’t be left wanting.
Ritz-Carlton club lounges also offer alcoholic beverages, should you wish. Basically you can get pretty much any drink that you could possibly want in the lounge. Usually champers or sparkling wine, beer wine and spirits and are available with canapés into the evening.
This club lounge has so many incredible daily food presentations, a stylish interior seating area, and a wonderful outdoor terrace where you can grab a bite or a drink and look down at the resort activity, the pools, and the waterfront beyond. It’s an amazing lounge to hang out in at sunset, and alcoholic drinks are included so you can have a free glass of fiz as the sun goes down.
Review: The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay Club Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton O’ahu, Turtle Bay has one of the best club lounges in Hawaii and is one of the best luxury hotels on Oahu. Being part of the Marriott Bonvoy brand, this Ritz-Carlton hotel is an ideal destination to earn and burn loyalty points, and if you book via our luxury travel concierge, you will get complimentary breakfasts, resort credit and more during your stay. The Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay, is a recently refurbished resort that has been adopted by the Ritz-Carlton brand.
3. Ritz-Carlton Vienna
Located next to Stadtpark, directly on the famous Ring Boulevard within the city center, The Ritz-Carlton Vienna has the best executive club lounge in Vienna and is the one of the best Marriott hotels in Vienna. Whether visitors are looking to explore history or want to indulge in a day of local flavors, the hotel offers the perfect location with easy accessibility.
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Vienna
The Ritz-Carlton Vienna is a slice of American charm set in palatial Austrian buildings on the treelined ring road surrounding Vienna's old town. It has a spa, a decent-sized pool, which is big enough to swim lengths in, a popular rooftop bar with views across Vienna, and an Italian and a steak restaurant. In terms of facilities, this hotel ticks most, if not all, of the boxes. The Ritz-Carlton Vienna is very well located on Schubertring, around a 5-minute walk from the main shopping street of Vienna, and is an easy walk to most of Vienna's central palaces and gardens.
Guests can unwind at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, which features a Health Club and state-of-the-art Fitness area, or take a dip in the 60-foot indoor pool, complete with underwater music for a unique sensory experience. For elevated relaxation, the Atmosphere Rooftop Bar on the 8th floor is a must-visit—offering panoramic city views and transforming seasonally from a chic summer lounge to Vienna’s most exclusive Christmas Market during the winter months.
The hotel’s Dstrikt Steakhouse became the leading steakhouse in town and offers the best selection of Austrian meats cooked on a “Josper” charcoal grill. This is also where you take their excellent breakfast which is complementary if you book your stay via our luxury travel concierge.
Hosting the best club lounge in Vienna, the club lounge at the Ritz-Carlton Vienna is set in the eaves or attic, right at the top of the hotel. The club lounge is set in a modern room and includes a personalized Concierge service and all-day food and beverage presentations, more than enough to fill you up. There is also beer, wine and spirits available if you want an alcoholic beverage.
In the afternoon, the club lounge offered an impressive spread of hot dishes served on heated plates, including tender white fish fillets, seasonal vegetables, and potatoes, alongside lighter fare such as olives, fresh veggie plates, sandwiches, and wraps. The dessert selection was equally tempting, featuring chocolate mousse pots, creamy crème brûlée, and a standout raspberries and cream pastry that I highly recommend. The variety was more than enough to satisfy any palate, including those with dietary preferences like mine.
Come evening, the offerings became heartier, with hot meatballs, veal schnitzel, and even cold beef tartare on the menu. True to the spirit of Austrian cuisine, which leans heavily on meat, these dishes reflected the local flavor perfectly. Wandering through town earlier in the day, we saw countless schnitzel restaurants, so I appreciated how the lounge celebrated this culinary tradition. Even as someone who tends toward vegetarian dishes, I found the thoughtful presentation and regional focus exactly the kind of experience I look for in a luxury hotel.
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Vienna Club Lounge
We enjoyed The Ritz-Carlton Vienna Club Lounge on our most recent trip to Vienna in the Summer of 2024. This executive lounge can be found on the hotel's top floor and is set in a cozy, long room in the eaves of the building. Big, angled skylights are set into the ceiling and run across the room, letting in plenty of natural light. This club lounge is the best club lounge in Vienna, with plenty of private sections so you can sit and enjoy the complimentary food and beverage offered in your own space.
4. Best Club Lounge: Ritz-Carlton Budapest
The best Ritz-Carlton executive club lounge can be found at the Ritz-Carlton Budapest. This Ritz-Carlton can be found a short walk from St. Stephen’s Basilica, Erzsébet Square, and the River Danube in Budapest, and its club lounge is an homage to chic exclusivity tucked away on the top floor of this luxury hotel.
The Ritz-Carlton Budapest Club Lounge exudes a no-expense-spared ambiance, having been recently revamped with sleek black wood, luxurious carpeting, and plush seating. The space feels fresh and modern, with the black wood detailing extending seamlessly into the dining area, creating the atmosphere of an exclusive, high-end club.
Classy. Wooden and marble table stations provide a stylish worksurface for the food and drinks to be laid out. Backlit bookcases split this large area into intimate spaces with sofas, meeting rooms, and dining tables appealingly placed under stylish lamps.
Club Level amenities include extended breakfast, light fare lunch, hors d’oeuvres, the best desserts cakes ever, complimentary beverage service, and wine and spirits.
The addition of fresh flower arrangements throughout the lounge brings vibrant pops of color, beautifully contrasting with the chic combination of dark wood and cream marble.
The culinary offerings in this lounge are outstanding, even by Ritz-Carlton’s high standards. A highlight is a full breakfast prepared by a private chef, paired with an irresistible selection of cakes and macarons available throughout the day.
The chocolate cakes, in particular, were a masterpiece with rich, creamy layers atop a delicate sponge that were nothing short of indulgent. While classic snacks like nuts, cookies, and other lounge staples are also available, the cakes are undeniably the stars.
Afternoon offerings include a tempting variety of sandwiches, vegetarian cheeses, salami, croissants filled with cream cheese, and turkey and ham rolls. Scones are served with an assortment of jams, and a large tiramisu, beautifully presented under a glass cover, makes for a delightful dessert option.
The evening spread in the lounge was truly impressive and was served until around 8:00 pm. Highlights included small hot dishes like flavorful chicken tomato pasta, asparagus gratin, Hungarian-style quiches (with options for meat lovers or mushroom enthusiasts), and other delicious creations. I couldn’t resist the chicken tomato pasta, enjoying five servings as the staff continually replenished the supply!
The salad selection was equally extensive, featuring a variety of fresh ingredients. Mozzarella flakes, breads, anchovies, premium olives, and cold cuts were available, along with all the essentials to assemble a Caesar salad. Bowls of lettuce and rocket were paired with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, nuts, and pumpkin seeds for a customizable salad experience. Pre-prepared options like tuna salads, chickpea salads, and fruit salads added even more variety.
The only time this lounge gets packed is for the Hungarian wine flight when you can taste a wide selection of flavorful wines from the built-in wine vault. Vintages include intriguing Hungarian wine regions such as Villány, Szekszárd, and the Balaton region. White, rosé, red, or Cuvee wines from the best Hungarian wineries are all available to try. The staff here also go the extra mile to help club lounge guests enjoy Budapest to its fullest.
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Budapest Club Lounge
We enjoyed The Ritz-Carlton Budapest Club Lounge on our most recent trip to this historic city in the Summer of 2024. This executive lounge can be found on the top floor of the hotel, and is set in a cozy, long room with big windows on one side, letting in plenty of natural light. There's also a small balcony in front of the windows, which you can access from this lounge. This club lounge is the best club lounge in Budapest, and has plenty of private sections, so you can sit and enjoy the complimentary food and beverage offered in your own space.
5. Ritz-Carlton Nomad
You may have noticed that a second Ritz-Carlton launched in New York in 2022, and this is easily one of the best hotels in New York with one of the best executive club lounges. Newly built from the ground up and situated in one of the tallest buildings in the area, the 250-room Ritz-Carlton hotel boasts spectacular views from the Empire State Building down to the Statue of Liberty from its club lounge.
Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad is steps from Madison Square Park, the Flatiron Building, and a short walk to the Highline. The guestrooms and public spaces all showcase elegant floral expressions, such as natural elements and textures, that reflect the soft curvature of petals alongside sleek accents and lines, which echo New York City’s verticality and city grid.
Many rooms have stand-alone bathtubs next to the window, so you can relax while looking over the New York skyline. You can watch the setting sun glow warmly over the skyline as the city transitions day to night right from your bathtub. The views from the bed and the bath are just fabulous.
The hotel also houses the signature 6,800 ft² Ritz-Carlton Spa and Fitness Center, with complimentary fruit-infused water and cold towels. There is, however, no pool at this hotel. Restaurants and bars are by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés. Zaytinya and Andrés also oversee the food in the club lounge, the hotel‘s rooftop bar, where guests can drink 500 ft in the air, as well as in-room dining and banquet events, including weddings and more.
This Ritz-Carlton feels more modern than the original Ritz-Carlton in New York. The decor in much of the hotel has a jungly feel with dark browns, greens, and lots of foliage. But the bathtubs by the window make this hotel stand out for us.
The Ritz-Carlton Nomad Club Lounge here offers fabulous views. The lounge combines intimacy, comfort, and exclusivity with personalized service and attention to detail. This oasis in a well-appointed, relaxed lounge environment on the 36th Floor of the building offers 180-degree views of Downtown Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. The Club Lounge provides continuous complimentary culinary offerings throughout the day by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés and also offers alcoholic drinks for free.
This is the best club lounge in New York, although it has a hefty price tag. You need to book an executive club room here to gain access to this lounge.
Review: Club Lounge At The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad
The Club Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad is one of the best club lounges in New York. We love the club lounge at the Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad, because: It has birdseye views over New York It Offers Plentiful Food And Drink Book an executive club room or suite to access the club lounge at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad. Book via our luxury travel concierge for extra free benefits, including free breakfast, hotel credit, room upgrades (subject to availability), and more. Club lounge rooms occupy floors 33 to 37, and the club lounge can be found on floor 36.
6. Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park
Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park has a brilliant location on the edge of Central Park. It has been a landmark in New York City since the 1930s. Rockefeller Center, the shops on Fifth and Madison Avenues, and Lincoln Center are all nearby. Restaurants, shops, subway stops and Central Park itself can all be found steps from this iconic hotel.
The original Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park also offers a Club Level. It also has a fun location on the second floor with ever-changing views of iconic Central Park and lively 59th Street pictured above, but it does not offer a birdseye view like the Nomad above.
This club lounge does include alcoholic drinks (hurrah!), including beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits. In fact, it goes a step further with wine tastings and similar events. For example, on Friday evenings from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, club lounge guests can indulge in exclusive tastings from the wine cellar, focusing on local and regional wines, or sip on a select distinct spirit accompanied by exquisite hors d’oeuvres alongside picturesque views of Central Park.
Review: Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park Club Lounge
There are teo Ritz-Carlton hotels in New York, and both have fabulous executive club lounges. We have previously reviewed the club lounge at the Ritz-Carlton, Nomad, and now we detail the club lounge at the Ritz-Carlton New York Central Park. These two lounges feature as the top two lounges in our listing of the best club lounges in New York. It's worth mentioning that no one can access Ritz-Carlton club lounges for free. Not even top-tier Marriott Bonvoy members.
7. Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach Resort
Let’s now move to the sunshine. Florida beckons with radiant waters and white sands from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Let’s not forget the theme parks, including Disney and Universal in Orlando. Dispel the notion that winter is just snowstorms and frost, and rejuvenate with a luxurious tropical getaway in the sunshine state. Both Ritz-Carlton’s in Naples are excellent, and both have club lounges. The Ritz-Carlton Naples Golf Resort is ten minutes away by car or resort shuttle from The Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach. Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach Resort probably has the best club lounge of all the hotels in Florida.
The Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach has the best club lounge in Florida and is an impressive five-star with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers. It is ideal for families, weddings (there is a marvelous Vanderbilt Ballroom), and conventions.
Pros of the Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach Resort include:
- Stunning Gulf of Mexico views from your room
- Gorgeous beach reached by a wooden walkway
- Super pool with water slides for the kids
- Excellent spa and fitness center with its many exercise classes
- Drop-off, supervised kids’ club for those aged 5 through 12 years & children’s scavenger hunt. Excellent activities are included in half and full-day sessions. Animal education with real-life animals, along with snacks and crafts to take home, are all included
- For teens, there is a video game room at the Beach Resort
- Beautiful sunsets
The Ritz-Carlton Naples Beach Resort club lounge feels intimate and cozy compared to other resorts in Florida, such as the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. The lounge’s sunset views are a major selling point and mean that you don’t have to head down to the beach to enjoy the stunning sunset.
10 Best Marriotts In Hawaii
Which is the best Marriott hotel in Hawaii? We think the best Marriott hotels in Hawaii are the Ritz-Carlton Oahu, Turtle Bay, the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, the Ritz-Carlton Waikiki, and the Wailea Beach Resort, but there are plenty more to choose from, depending on your budget. Read on to find out which hotel will work best for you. The Marriott brand includes Luxury Collection, EDITION, St Regis, W Hotels, and JW Marriott, as well as mid-range brands like Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Sheraton, Le Meridien, Design Hotels, and Westin.
This club lounge offers 5 meals a day and an excellent breakfast with three hot stations with bacon, scrambled eggs, and pieces of French toast or pancakes. There’s also a cold breakfast buffet of smoked salmon, charcuterie, fruits and yogurt, muffins, croissants, bread, and gluten-free options. A Nespresso machine can be used for coffee.
There’s bread, deli meat, and sliced cheese at lunch to make sandwiches, wraps, small sandwiches, chicken, and salad.
The club lounge champagne is Pommery and is available in Brut and Rose throughout the day, as are soft drinks and cookies (5 different types). There are sunset views from the lounge if you don’t want to go to the beach. In the evening, there are hor oeuvres and chef-prepared dishes.
8. Ritz-Carlton South Beach, Miami
The Ritz-Carlton South Beach is an oceanfront luxury hotel inside a historic property designed by Morris Lapidus in the heart of the Art Deco District. It features a wonderful swimming pool, a stunning art collection, a modern spa, and an excellent Spanish restaurant, Tatel.
Review: The Ritz-Carlton Budapest
There are two hotel brands that give their guests the feeling of a big hug from the moment they arrive. These brands are the Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton. The Ritz-Carlton Budapest is one of those very special hotels that shares the love (and often a glass of champagne or fresh orange juice) from the moment you arrive. The rooms here are classy and modern, and the hotel offers a gorgeous pool, gym, and the best club lounge in Budapest. If you're searching for a well-located classy hotel in Budapest, you can't go wrong with this Ritz-Carlton.
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach club lounge is located on the 10th floor and is reserved for Ritz-Carlton Club Level guests, only those staying in rooms on the ninth and 10th floors. The renovation in around 2017 reimagined the space to create more of a social, lobby-lounge feel, encouraging interactive experiences with guests.
There are five daily food presentations featuring select dishes off the menu of Bistro One LR, the hotel’s flagship restaurant, and biweekly cooking demonstrations from chef du cuisine Luis Quant and pastry chef John Martinez.
A mixologist prepares seasonal cocktails for guests at a weekly Cocktail Action Station. Other events, such as trunk shows, Espa product presentations, and wine and Champagne tastings from select vineyards, are also included if you have club lounge access.
9. Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
Just 9 miles/ 14 km from the main Miami airport, this tropical island oasis is set on the eastern shore of a unique island that offers guests a tranquil haven, surrounded by golden sands (if thin and seaweedy – see below), gentle waters, and towering palms. With a décor inspired by West Indies Colonial design, the 12-acre oceanfront resort captures the beauty of its waterfront setting with floor-to-ceiling lobby windows that offer the first dramatic glimpse of palm gardens and the Atlantic Ocean.
Four Seasons Oahu Vs. Ritz-Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay: Which Is Best?
Which hotel is best: Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina Vs. Ritz-Carlton Oahu Turtle Bay? Four Seasons Oahu is one of the best Four Seasons in Hawaii. There are also three Ritz-Carlton hotels in Hawaii, which include Turtle Bay, The Ritz-Carlton, Waikiki Beach, and The Ritz-Carlton Maui. If we summarise these two resorts in a quick paragraph, Four Seasons Ko Olina is better if you want a polished luxury resort with calm lagoon beaches that are ideal for younger children and swimmers. It's more convenient for the airport and Waikiki attractions.
450 guest rooms, including 37 suites, 64 Ritz-Carlton Club level rooms, and suites, each overlooking either the water or gardens. All guestrooms and suites welcome guests with feather beds and down comforters, Frette linens, and comfortable, Caribbean-inspired furnishings.
This hotel is not in central Miami and is instead 20-30 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Miami Beach. The beach here is somewhat disappointing, narrow, and full of seaweed, and golfing options are limited, too.
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne club lounge gets excellent reviews and offers food presentations daily, breakfast, lunch, mid-day snacks and fine selections of wines, liqueurs, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. There is complimentary wireless in-room Internet access for Club guests along with the pressing of two garments pressed daily.
This exclusive lounge is on the 9th floor and features an endless array of beverage and culinary offerings throughout the day, coupled with the finest personal service. Views from the lounge and adjacent Club Level guest rooms boast stunning panoramas of Key Biscayne and Biscayne Bay.
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In this review, we pick the best luxury hotels in Waikiki based on our experience of this magical oceanfront city so that you can enjoy the best of Waikiki in luxury. Waikiki is easy to get to. Fly into Honolulu (HNL), and you are a short cab or Uber ride from Waikiki. If you prefer to explore the other Hawaiian islands and stretches of beach beyond Waikiki, take a look at our top ten best selection of the best luxury hotels in Hawaii. You may also be interested in which hotels are best for club lounges in Waikiki.
We highly recommend booking a room on the Club floor. It will almost undoubtedly work out cheaper than booking a standard room as you have all your meals catered for, for free, and the food in the lounge is excellent. A full breakfast buffet is served daily. Sandwiches are provided for lunch, and heavy hors-d’oeuvres for the early evening (lobster, crab, and other delicious offerings). You may choose to eat all your meals there and will certainly use it for breakfast and snacks and, of course, alcoholic drinks, which are available 24/7. You can choose from wine, Champagne, beer, spirits, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day.
Kids are welcome here. The lounge has a dedicated kids’ room, fully stocked with classic board games, TV entertainment, puzzles, and more. Along with glass candy, jars are filled with a variety of delectable delights, like the Executive Pastry Chef’s delicious cookies.
10. Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
This is the hotel with the best club lounge for the theme parks of Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld. While on-site hotels at both parks have club lounges, none is better than the club lounge at this Ritz-Carlton.
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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Orlando is a great luxury hotel choice. It is located in the Grande Lakes part of the city, within a short free shuttle ride to Disney and Universal (included with the resort fee of $35 USD per day). The resort fee also includes Wi-Fi, phone calls, the driving range, some kids’ activities, access to and floaties at the JW Marriott lazy river, and shuttle transport to Disney and SeaWorld (reservation required at least 24 hours in advance), and a one-hour bike rental.
The hotel is next door to the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. It’s about a 20-minute drive from Orlando Airport (MCO), and parking fees are around $40 USD per night if you have driven to the hotel.
I would choose this hotel because it offers luxury near the theme parks and an excellent club lounge. It also has three wonderful pools, a Ritz-Carlton Spa, a Greg Norman-designed golf course, and 11 dining options. You can also use the lazy river next door at the JW Marriott, which kids and the young at heart will love. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is also not to be missed, with its 40 treatment rooms, salon, private heated lap pool, and healthy spa café. Of note, the JW Marriott does not have a club lounge. Hence, you do better booking into a Club Room at the Ritz-Carlton and then taking advantage of the magnificent lazy river at the JW Marriott during your stay whilst retaining access to the RC club lounge.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is ideal for families, providing convenient access to nearby Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios attractions; plus, the Ritz Kids program is a favorite, and special excursions like kayaking, fishing instruction, and eco-tours allow for adventures while remaining in this 500-acre resort.
Best Hotel Executive Club Lounge In Hawaii
Which hotels in Hawaii offer the best executive club level lounges? We review lounges across Oahu, including Waikiki, Maui, Kaanapali, Kapalua, Wailea, Kauai, Poipu, and Hanalei, and the Big Island's picturesque Kona-Kohala coast. I have compiled a list below containing the best club lounges available across the best luxury hotels in Hawaii. I list the ones I consider to be the best at the top. I review each of these hotel club lounges in detail so you know what you will get if you book a room with club lounge access.
The highlight for me here is the pool, both here and next door at the JW Marriott, with its lazy river and the incredible views of the resort holiday fireworks from the club lounge balcony.
The club lounge is on the 14th floor and is classic in design with orange and cream tones, mainly orange soft furnishings and creamy marbles. The long, thin room is shuttered to one side with windows. The buffet here is delicious and filling, with 5 food presentations per day.
11. Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
This Ritz-Carlton is completely different. Nestled on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic, The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island is a haven of unspoiled coastal beauty and Southern charm. Whether you prefer to try an 18-hole championship golf course, wiggle your toes in the sand, or enjoy the warmth of a beachside fire, this Ritz-Carlton is the perfect hideaway.
Review: Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest
Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest is not the best luxury hotel in Budapest; the Four Seasons is. But this Kempinski is a well-located hotel that sits right next to the Ritz-Carlton in the center of Budapest. It offers good value and generous rooms but will never win prizes in a beauty competition. Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest is situated in an unattractive modern building overlooking Erzsébet Square, a lush urban park with ample seating, a playground, a skate park, and the iconic Budapest Eye.
There is a mass of history on this island, from Fort Clinch State Park (10 minutes away) featuring swimming, fishing, and boating as well as tours of a historic pre-Civil War fort, The Amelia Island Museum of History (10 minutes away), presenting the complete history of Amelia Island and you can drive to St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, offering horse-drawn carriage tours, quaint restaurants and charming boutiques (90 minutes away).
The Club Ocean View Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, offers Atlantic Ocean and sunrise views, Club Level access, and accommodations for up to four. The club lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, includes complimentary food presentations daily, a dedicated Concierge, and access to Spa facilities.
12. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is a peaceful, exclusive retreat for leisure guests and business travelers. Located on the top floor, The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge is an exclusive space for guests to work or play while enjoying spectacular views of the Singapore skyline. It features dedicated Concierge services and five daily culinary presentations throughout the day. Club guests are invited to enjoy refined cuisine, unique experiential activities, or simply unwind.
Review: Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest
Pictures do not do the exquisite Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest, justice. Its historic architecture and refined interior design exude elegance and grace, creating a setting that feels perfectly suited for a Vogue fashion shoot. Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Budapest overlooks the Danube and the Elisabeth Bridge and is set on the other side of the river from a forested hill topped by a historic citadel.
The Club Lounge is open from 6:30 am – 11:30 pm daily. Breakfast is an excellent spread of fresh fruit, pastries & other baked goods, smoked salmon with all the trimmings, and several hot offerings. In the evening, expect cocktails & substantial hors d’oeuvres along with chocolates, dessert & cordials/drinks. The offerings are varied & substantial, more than enough to fill you up.
Clubroom and suite guests enjoy personalized check-in and check-out service and a dedicated Club concierge service. Guests may also enjoy a complimentary limousine drop-off service within the vicinity.
Guests below 12 years of age are welcome between 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, unlike the Mandarin Oriental, where kids are not allowed if they are under 12 years old.
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