NEW YORK, NY -- March 15, 2009 – The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park takes the stress out of planning your girlfriend’s Bachelorette Party. The all-inclusive package is designed to be headache-free (not including possible hangovers). This is truly one-stop-shopping for the bridal party; invite lifelong girlfriends to celebrate the bride-to-be and receive five-diamond treatment as you check in to a luxurious Liberty Suite, experience the “hotel within a hotel” exclusive Ritz-Carlton Club® Level and delight en-suite in a divine private chocolate tasting. The all-inclusive Bachelorette Party Package includes the following:

• Overnight luxury accommodations in a luxurious two bedroom Liberty Suite with Club Lounge access and panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor.
• The Ritz-Carlton Club® Level redefines the luxury hotel experience, combining intimacy, comfort and exclusivity with the personalized service and attention to detail that are the hallmarks of The Ritz-Carlton. This oasis is often referred to as a “hotel within a hotel” with a well-appointed, relaxed lounge environment and continuous culinary offerings featuring breakfast, light snacks, hors d' oeuvres, beverages and sweets.
  
  
• La Maison du Chocolat en-suite gourmet chocolate tasting paired with red wine or Champagne.
• Experience a private 90-minute gourmet chocolate tasting in the comfort of your suite with a Chocolatier from the world-famous La Maison du Chocolat boutique. Two bottles of either red wine or Champagne are included in the tasting.

This package is available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights beginning March 15, 2009 starting from $599 USD per person; there is a minimum of four girlfriends per package. This package must be booked at least 7-days before arrival, is exclusive of taxes and gratuities, and is subject to availability. Please contact the hotel directly for information on additional room rates and additional person prices.

The AAA Five Diamond hotel is situated on Lower Manhattan’s waterfront, the 39-story, 298-room hotel overlooks historic New York Harbor, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Inside, a flawless standard of personal service reigns with bath butlers, valets, concierges, spa treatments and 24-hour room service. Guests venturing from the snug haven of their room can enjoy a breathtaking sunset and award-winning cocktails from Rise, the hotel’s 14th floor bar or step outside for a stroll along the scenic esplanade of Battery Park. For hotel reservations and information, visit online at www.ritzcarlton.com/batterypark, or call 800-241-3333, or the hotel direct at 212-344-0800.

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