At the Ritz Carlton - White Plains, I have:
1. Ordered the Ritz Carlton Thanksgiving to Go (5 stars out of 5 stars)
2. Attended a Conference (4 stars out of 5 stars)
3. Stayed in a Standard Room (2 stars out of 5 stars)
First, I was incredibly impressed by the Thanksgiving to Go (for 6 people), which I ordered in November 2010. A 14 to 16 pound whole roasted turkey with sage cornbread stuffing; harvest squash bisque; Caesar salad; mixed baby potato salad garnished with sweet apple and mint; roasted beet salad with goat cheese and micro arugula; boursin mashed potatoes; French green beans, baby carrots, and pearl onions - all for approx $200. I am a foodie, and found every selection gourmet and absolutely delicious. The staff was beyond accomodating in every detail.
Second, conferences/business dinners at the Ritz Carlton are smoothly organized and do not taste as generic and rubbery as say, the business dinners at the Marriotts. Not 4 star dining, but nonetheless nice - the pats of butter are engraved with the Ritz Carlton lion's head emblem, and the desserts are beautiful selections of petit fours, chocolate covered strawberries, and other sweets, rather than your standard chocolate souffle smothered in syrup.
Another standout is their offering of hot, soft buttered pretzels and grilled cheese sandwich quarters during one of the conference breaks, an offering I had not seen at other hotels, including the W.
Lastly, the rooms. Given the Ritz Carlton name, I was disappointed with the standard room that I experienced. The hotel disregarded my Silver Elite status and took forever bringing amenities and room service, and the room itself was dark, small and a bit stuffy - not so different from a Hampton or lower status hotel chain.
There are numerous hotel options in the direct vicinity, and I would prefer to stay at the Renaissance or Crowne Plaza than the Ritz.
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