The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

alpo36 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Outstanding stay – The hotel is sophisticated but comfortable. The pool is great, and they offer convenient beach amenities. The beach is great for shell collecting, but it can be rough to walk on because of all of the shells. The restaurants are great, especially Salt, the signature restaurant. It is truly a dining experience. The sticky buns at the breakfast buffet are also sinfully delicious. The service at the hotel is unbelievable. I am four months pregnant and really wanted some french onion soup for dinner. After chec... read more

tanya86 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Right. If you go here for the hotel and surrounding area, then great. My husband and I made the mistake of staying here while having to deal with business in Jacksonville, some 45 minutes away. I didn't think the proximity was a big deal via car, I looked it up on Mapquest. Apparently, it was a huge deal! Lots of traffic congestion made the trip to 1-1/4 hr drive instead, which was a real beeatch very early mornings. As for the hotel, it was boring and uninspired. Very, very vanilla. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

Southern hospitality in a luxurious oceanfront setting. – The Scene With its dramatic setting on an isolated barrier island, this luxury resort offers the opportunity to really feel as if you've gotten away from it all. The pool area looks as if belongs in Hawaii and is beautifully juxtaposed against the rugged backdrop of the dunes. The Details The guest rooms are traditional in style, done with botanical prints and flowered fabrics. All include private balconies, and many have direct ocean views. The Club Level Lounge has ... read more