The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Among Only Three Hotels in Continental United States and Only Hotel in Western U.S. To Make Forbes Travel Guide List of Most Luxurious Combined Hotels and Spas

TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has set a new standard for desert luxury in the United States, having been named today to the Forbes Travel Guide 2018 Verified Lists of the World's Most Luxurious Hotels and World's Most Luxurious Spas. Announcement of the coveted dual ranking notes that only eight properties in the world have earned a Verified List position in both the hotel and spa categories — with just three in the U.S. achieving this recognition. Two of the dual U.S. winners are located on the east coast, while The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain claims the only western-based double ranking.

Forbes Travel Guide's new Verified Lists are compiled from data gathered by the company's incognito inspectors, who stay at the properties and evaluate them on up to 900 rigorous objective standards used to determine the guide's annual Star Ratings. The new Most Luxurious winners are the top 2018 performers in the specific standards that reflect detailed attention to the list's level of sumptuous comfort, as well as luxurious choices and conveniences afforded to guests.  Fifty-eight hotels in 17 countries have earned the new Verified List designation, while 30 spas in six countries have won the award.

"This dual Forbes honor for our hotel and spa acknowledges a stellar team effort, and we are thrilled to be included," said Liam Doyle, Area General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. "Our newly-unveiled resort transformation should further elevate the Forbes Five Star experience, helping to raise the bar on authentic desert luxury in the United States."

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain transformation was unveiled this fall and includes a floor-to-ceiling makeover of its 253 guest rooms and 44,000 square-feet of meeting space, all inspired by the resort's high Sonoran Desert sense of place.

As part of the renovation, fourteen Fireside Mountain View Guest Rooms were introduced, each outfitted with its own outdoor fire-pit and each presenting s'mores as a nightly turndown amenity.

Furhter resort enhancements include: dramatically enriched guestrooms with new finishes, bedding, art, electronics and luxury shower fixtures; remastered corridor carpeting with cactus leaf motif; complete makeover of event settings; opening of Roadrunner Arcade featuring theater chairs, TVs, sports-based and board games, and video game section with multiple consoles; swimming pool and terrace upgrades; addition of fire-pit tables at Cayton's Burger Bistro, directly adjoining the World Match Play terrain of The Golf Club at Dove Mountain; and makeover of Ritz Kids Rangers Headquarters. Interior designs were conceptualized by Studio Z of Scottsdale, Arizona.

For reservations, visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/dovemountain, call 800-241-3333, or contact a travel professional. Individual guests wishing to enjoy a fall getaway at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain may qualify for nightly midweek rates starting at $239 USD in October/November and $159 USD per night in December 2018. Rates are based on availability and are subject to taxes and fees. The Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond resort is located at 15000 North Secret Springs Drive in Marana, just north of Tucson, Arizona. To engage directly visit https://www.facebook.com/ritzcarltondovemountain or call +1-520-572-3000.

Media Contact:Bonnie Crail, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, 951-244-4524, bonnie@crailpr.com

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