Bask on the calm golden sands of Key Biscayne, the only South Florida location to claim a spot on the coveted "America's Best Beaches" list by Dr. Stephen Leatherman. Cross the picturesque causeway to an island destination seemingly a world away. The Ritz-Carlton, a luxurious Biscayne Bay hotel, awaits your arrival with the perfect blend of relaxation, culture and adventure.

This Biscayne Bay hotel’s features include

• A 20,000 square-foot Mobil Four-Star luxury Spa and Salon
• Complete Wellness and Fitness Center with modern equipment, personal trainers and innovative classes
• Two outdoor heated oceanfront swimming pools and whirlpool
• Four globally inspired restaurants
• More than 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and banquet space
• Largest Tennis Center of any Ritz-Carlton with 11-courts designed by tennis legend Cliff Drysdale
• Supervised Ritz Kids recreation program
• Biscayne Bay water recreation activities including windsurfing, sailing and kayaking
• Five minutes away from the par-72 Crandon Park Golf Course
• Easy access to South Beach, Downtown, Miami attractions and the airport
• Renovated guestrooms with modern tropical island inspired décor

• New décor including custom designed furniture and lighting
• Majority rooms with private full or half balconies overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay or tropical resort gardens
• Mother-of-pearl bathroom vanity wall covering
• Sumptuous marble baths
• Luxurious Frette bed linens
• Generously sized desks
• Plush Ritz-Carlton bathrobes for two
• Plasma televisions with mp3 and laptop accessibility ports
• Computer and fax hookups
• Data port connections
• Fully stocked refreshment cabinet
• 24-hour in-room dining
• Twice-daily housekeeping including evening turndown
• Granite counter tops, glass back splashes and new appliances in rooms with kitchenettes 

• Bordered by a 1,200 foot golden sand beach, the only South Florida location to be named among Dr. Stephen Leatherman's "America's Best Beaches" list  
• Beach and poolside cabanas
• Oceanfront, zero-entry, family pool with water cascade and tranquil adult pool surrounded by lush hedging
• 20,000 sq. ft. spa with 21 treatment rooms and more than 60 treatments, a full-service salon, a Wellness Center and state-of-the-art fitness center
• Three restaurants overlooking the ocean
• Old-Havana vintage inspired bar lounge
• Largest Tennis Center of any Ritz-Carlton with 10 soft clay Hydro-courts and one hard court designed by tennis legend Cliff Drysdale, daily tennis clinics and lessons with United States Professional Tennis Association pros, and a pro shop
• More than 30,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting and banquet facilities, including a 10,000 square-foot ocean view Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, two junior ballrooms and oceanfront Grand Lawn
• Ritz Kids activity program
• Signature Shop, Spa Boutique and Pool-side Shop
• Overnight laundry service
• Business Center
• Concierge service
• Valet parking
• Pool concierge

The hotel also features a complete business center with the following:

• High-speed internet access
• Fax for local and international transmissions
• Executive computer work stations
• Laptop hook-ups/capability
• Laser printer with color and black & white ink cartridges
• Color copier
• Scanner
• Express mail packaging
• UPS and FedEx pick-up and packaging
• Word processing/staff to type documents

• Check-In: 4 p.m.
• Check-out: 11 a.m.
• Cancellation policy: During season, guests must cancel at least 14 days in advance of their reservation or they will receive a two-night penalty. During off-season, guests must cancel at least three days in advance or they will receive a one-night penalty.
• No Pets policy
• All guest rooms are non-smoking
• Valet parking only

Roll away policy: Roll away beds are only permitted in one, king-bedded rooms and/or Suites and are complimentary with the exception of holidays. During holiday periods, the roll away fee is $50 per night up to three nights. Four nights or more will incur a $100 flat rate fee. 2011 holidays include: Martin Luther King (January 14-16), President's Day (February 18-21), Easter/Passover (April 15-24), Memorial Day (May 27-30), Fourth of July (July 1-5), Labor Day (September 2-5), Thanksgiving (November 21-27), Christmas/New Year's (December 19-January 1).