The
site of
the upcoming
2008 Visual Shop User Conference

Ritz Carlton
September
24 - 27 2008
South Beach, FL
Rooms will be under $200.00 per night.
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HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

General
Information
What
to expect: Overlooking the ocean in South Beach, this 375-room
hotel is within walking distance of premium shopping, dining,
nightlife activities, and the renowned historic Art Deco District..
The mystique and glamour of the 1950s era have been artfully addressed
in the $200 million restoration of the Morris Lapidus-designed
landmark hotel, which boasts a $10 million art collection of established
and emerging Latin American and European artists.
This is definitely a place to “see and be seen.” The public spaces
in the historic Art Deco hotel are beautifully appointed and very
hip. The restored hotel features a two-story-high lobby with black
terrazzo floors, circular wood columns, and a winding staircase
leading to the mezzanine level.
Amenity
highlights: A renowned spa offers massage, body treatments,
and beauty services on site. The fitness center is equipped with
bikes, treadmills, and weight machines. An outdoor pool with day
beds (surcharge) overlooks the ocean. Personal watercraft, parasails,
and kayaks can be rented on the beach. Other amenities include
20,000 square feet of meeting and event space with high-speed
Internet access.

Awards and Affiliations
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is listed in the 2007 & 2008
Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places
to stay.

Property Amenities
This Ritz-Carlton, South Beach sits on the beach, one block from
Lincoln Road Shops and a half-mile from the Miami Convention Center.
The hotel is three miles from downtown Miami..
The
hotel features a $2 million art collection. Meeting and event
space totals 20,000 square feet, including a 10,000-square-foot
ballroom. High-speed Internet access is available in meeting areas
(surcharge).
The
Ritz-Carlton Spa offers massage, body and beauty services. The
fitness center has bikes, treadmills, and weight machines. The
outdoor pool with ocean view is surrounded by day beds, which
can be rented. The hotel has a tanning butler on staff. Water
sports equipment can be rented. Supervised activities for children
ages 5-12 are available (surcharge).
