Few other places can summon such an immediate atmosphere of unparalleled style, sophistication and elegance. Opened in 1906, the Ritz today still retains the personal feel of a French country house whilst offering all the glamour, excitement and graceful living that are synonymos with this legendary, World famous hotel. Returned to private ownership in 1995, The Ritz has been totally and lovingly refurbished to restore even the fabrics to their original Louis XVI style. Attention to detail and personal service are elevated to a fine art so that guests may always be assured of a magical and memorable experience. Every room and suite at The Ritz is exquisite and designed to provide exceptional standards of comfort. All the rooms have been individually decorated in the distinctive Ritz colour schemes of blue, peach, pink and yellow and all are luxuriously furnished with rich fabrics, 24 carat gold leaf and beautifully restored antique furniture in keeping with the original Louis XVI style. The Ritz is perfectly located in the very center of Londons West End with views along Piccadilly to Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge on one side and Piccadilly Circus to the other with spectacular views over the Royal gardens of Green Park towards Buckingham Palace. The hotel is close to the famous fashion houses of St. James's, Bond, Jermyn, and Regent treets and to the Burlington Arcade, Fortnum and Mason and Hatchards bookshop on Piccadilly.