DALLAS, TX— (November 19, 2008)  Zagat has announced the results of its 2009 Top U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas Survey naming The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas the No. 1 Large Hotel and Fearing’s  No. 1 in Hotel Dining in the United States.  Rated extraordinary to perfection in each category, the hotel is touted as “fabulous luxury” and “perfect service” with travelers describing Fearing’s as “last-meal worthy” “haute Texan” cuisine and the spa as “divine.”

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Zagat Survey, is known as the “Burgundy Bible,” the world's most trusted source for information about where to eat, drink, stay and play around the globe, and as such has become a symbol of quality.  The 2009 guide covers 1,001 hotels, resorts and spas nationwide based on input from 14,049 frequent travelers and travel professionals, such as meeting planners and travel agents.  The guide rates and reviews the foremost hotels, resorts and spas nationwide with candid appraisals and unbiased reports.

Roberto van Geenen, the hotel’s general manager, commented, “This is truly one of the highest honors in our industry and a testament to the passion and dedication of our ladies and gentlemen.  Bringing a new level of luxury to Dallas just 15 months ago, this is extraordinary recognition to be given in such a short period of time.  The Ritz-Carlton’s distinguished service and amenities paired with the vision of the legendary Dean Fearing has produced a destination that we hope our guests will return to time and time again.” 

To celebrate The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is offering Burgundy Body Treatments in the spa and a Burgundy Bubbles cocktail in the Rattlesnake and Live Oak Bars in Fearing’s.  Organic cranberry treatments by Eminence, the Burgundy Body Treatments can be experienced as a package or individually as a body treatment, facial, or pedicure and everyone is invited to raise a glass of Burgundy Bubbles, a cocktail made with sparkling Shiraz.  The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas also offers a Dinner at Fearing’s Package which includes overnight accommodations, three-course dinner for two at Fearing’s with priority seating at preferred times, exclusive signed gifts from Chef Dean Fearing, breakfast for two the following morning and overnight valet parking, starting from $529.

The 218-room Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is located in thriving Uptown Dallas, within easy walking distance of dining, shopping and year-round professional sports and entertainment events.  The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is home to Fearing’s, the restaurant of beloved Dallas chef and founder of Southwest cuisine Dean Fearing, ranked as America’s “Best New Restaurant of 2007” by Esquire Magazine and a luxurious 12,000 square foot spa featuring 12 treatment rooms and an exclusive spa menu.  The hotel offers generous meeting space, including the largest luxury ballroom in Dallas, and the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge.  The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas is the only hotel in the United States to be featured on all three Condé Nast Traveler Magazine Hot Lists for 2008, including hotel, spa and restaurant, and was just named No. 20 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2008 Readers’ Choice Top 100 U.S. Hotels.  Reservations for The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas may be made at www.ritzcarlton.com or to reach the hotel directly, please call 214-922-0200.

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Contact:  Lauren Cason                                                2121 McKinney Avenue
Director of Public Relations                                            Dallas, Texas 75201
Email: lauren.cason@ritzcarlton.com                               Tel: (214) 922-4715