Forbes Travel Guide Honors The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou in 2016 Star Awards

GUANGZHOU, CHINA--(Marketwired - Mar 1, 2016) - The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou was once again honored with an international glory: the prestigious 2016 Forbes Five-Star Award by Forbes Travel Guide for its excellent service and finest facilities. The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is one of 30 hotels in Greater China and one of the Top 154 hotels worldwide to achieve the Forbes Five-Star rating.

"The year 2015 was the first time for Guangzhou hotels to make it to the Forbes Travel Guide list, and we were one of two hotels in the city that garnered a Five-Star rating. This year, we once again earned the highest rating, which affirms our capacity to create memorable experiences through virtually flawless service and the finest of amenities. This accolade also signifies that our hotels are among the finest establishments in the world in delivering guest service and experiences beyond expectations, which further strengthens our leading position worldwide," said Mr. Matthias Vogt, General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou. "I am very proud of all our Ladies and Gentlemen for their outstanding contribution in creating beautiful Ritz-Carlton memories for guests."

"These properties set an unimpeachable standard of excellence in hospitality," said Gerard J. Inzerillo, Chief Executive Officer of Forbes Travel Guide. Ratings are "based on a stringent set of standards developed and refined over six decades." Forbes Travel Guide is one of the most prestigious guides in the world, providing the travel industry with the most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against up to 500 rigorous and objective standards including decoration, environment, room service, spa, dining experience, etc., providing consumer insights to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions. Forbes Travel Guide is the gold standard for luxury hospitality ratings worldwide.

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 500 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 ForbesTravelGuide.com.

About The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou 
Situated in the new CBD Pearl River New City of Tianhe District, the 351-room The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou is a luxury destination in the hub of Southern China. Distinctive services and facilities include six restaurants and lounges serving Cantonese and Western favorites, special cigars and wines. An extensive health club and The Ritz-Carlton Spa® 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. In 2015, The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou was honored with a Five-Star Award from Forbes Travel Guide for its fine facilities and exceptional service, the first in the city to receive such recognition.

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates 92 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean. More than 40 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information, or reservations visit the company website at www.ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).