March Madness Promotions at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Char Thian
Director of Public Relations
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112
Direct: (504) 670-2817 and Cell: (504) 343-3316
E-Mail: char.thian@ritzcarlton.com

NEW ORLEANS, La. - March 19, 2012 - On the heels of Mardi Gras and in advance of festival season, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is gearing up for March Madness. Locals and visitors will enjoy unique spa services, a basketball buffet, extended dates and times for Jeremy Davenport and our version of a crawfish boil thanks to the Crawfish Concierge.

Need an interview, a cooking segment, recipes for at-home spa services or a behind-the-scenes look at how the City's premier luxury hotel prepares for a national sporting event? Look no further than the experts at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans!

The Ritz-Carlton Spa, New Orleans:

• Sports Massage (Deep Tissue): $140 (50 minutes) and $200 (80 minutes)
• Royal 4-Hands Massage: $295 (50 minutes)
• Full Court Press Ladies Package: Signature Massage, Signature Facial, Classic Manicure and Classic Pedicure. $450 (3 ½ hours)
• Hang Time Gentlemen's Package: Monsieur Massage, Monsieur Facial, Monsieur Manicure and Monsieur Pedicure. $450 (3 ½ hours)

Spa Reservations: 504-670-2929. The spa is open seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday) and 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Friday - Sunday).

M bistro Restaurant:

• Daily Breakfast Buffet: Saturday, March 31^st - Monday, April 2^nd (6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.); Price: $25
• Lunch: Saturday, March 31^st - Monday, April 2^nd (11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
• Basketball Buffet: Saturday, March 31^st (3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) and Monday, April 2^nd (6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.); Price: $35
• Dinner: Saturday, March 31^st - Monday, April 2^nd (5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)

Restaurant Reservations: 504-670-2828.

The Davenport Lounge:

• Live Entertainment featuring Jeremy Davenport
• Thursday, March 29^th (5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
• Friday, March 30^th (9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.)
• Saturday, March 31^st (9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.)
• Sunday, April 1^st (7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)
• Price: No cover charge.
• Bar Menu and Cocktails: Saturday, March 31^st - Monday, April 2^nd (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.)

The Courtyard:

• Crawfish Concierge (Crawfish Boil): Saturday, March 31^st and Sunday, April 1^st (11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.); Price: $21 (all you can eat)

Prices do not include tax and gratuity. Parking is validated with a purchase for a maximum of three (3) hours. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is located at 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112. For more information or to make a reservation call 1-800-241-3333.

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