The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou Named Five-Star Hotel by Forbes Travel Guide in Its Official 2015 Star Rating Announcement

GUANGZHOU, CHINA--(Marketwired - Mar 5, 2015) -  The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou was honored with a prestigious 2015 Forbes Five-Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide. The luxury Guangzhou hotel is one of 23 hotels in Greater China and one of the Top 115 hotels worldwide to achieve the Forbes Five-Star rating.

Forbes Travel Guide has defined the industry's highest standard for excellence in hospitality since 1958 and provides one of the most comprehensive evaluation systems of hotels, restaurants and spas in the world. A review of The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou by Forbes Travel Guide experts can be found at www.forbestravelguide.com.

"It is the first year that Forbes Travel Guide has been introduced to Guangzhou and we are honored to be the first in the city being crowned as the Forbes Five-Star Hotel, which signifies that our hotel is among the finest establishments in the world to deliver guest service and an experience beyond expectations," said Andrew C. Rogers, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. "The achievement truly echoes the service philosophy of our company -- to provide the finest personal service and facilities for our guests. This recognition goes to 600+ intuitive, engaging and passionate Ladies and Gentlemen at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou striving to deliver legendary Ritz-Carlton service every day to each guest who always enjoys unique, memorable and personal experiences that last a lifetime."

"Our Star Ratings recognize the finest hotels, restaurants and spas in the world. These ratings serve as the most authoritative guideposts for guests seeking exceptional travel experiences. Our primary mission is to contribute to excellence in hospitality, serving the global tourism industry as well as the guest," said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide. "We're proud to be associated with The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou on our global Five-Star list."

The Guangzhou business hotel has introduced a "5 Star Treatment" package which celebrates its recent receipt of the Forbes Five Star hotel rating. The luxury hotel package allows guests to experience world-class legendary service of The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou.

The "5 Star Treatment" package is priced from RMB 3,160 per night and will be available through December 2015. The overnight package features:

• Luxury accommodations at a Club Room
• Dinner Buffet at FOODS Restaurant
• Round trip limousine service (applicable from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport/Guangzhou East Railway Station; 24 hours advance reservation is required)
• The Ritz-Carlton Club privileges

About Forbes Travel Guide:
Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide, is the originator of the prestigious Five Star Rating system, and has provided the travel industry's most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 800 rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better informed travel and leisure decisions. Forbes Travel Guide is the gold standard for luxury hospitality ratings worldwide. For more information about Forbes Travel Guide, visit www.forbestravelguide.com.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Situated in the new CBD Pearl River New City of Tianhe District, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is a luxury destination in the hub of Southern China featuring 351 rooms and suites. Distinctive services and facilities include 6 restaurants and lounges serving Cantonese and Western favorites, special cigars and wines. An extensive health club and The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Guangzhou rejuvenate body and mind, while The Ritz-Carlton Club^® Level anticipates guests' needs with its dedicated personalized service. The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou features 91 luxury serviced apartments of one to four bedrooms in size.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 88 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. The Ritz-Carlton is the only service company to have twice earned the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award which recognizes outstanding customer service. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com, and for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).