2017 MLA Spring Conference
 



The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

Photos courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Naples.

Room Reservations (separate from MLA Registration)

MLA has a limited block of rooms available of Coastal View Rooms at $439 per night and Gulf View Rooms at $479 per night plus tax (currently 11%) at The Ritz-Carlton Naples (Beach Resort). You may make your reservations by contacting The Ritz-Carlton Naples (Beach Resort), directly at 877-590-8187. Please reference “MLA” or “Multi-housing Laundry Association” when making your room reservations. The cut-off date for reservations is 5:00 p.m. (Eastern), March 6, 2017, and cancellations are accepted without penalty up to seven (7) days in advance of arrival date. A one night’s deposit will be required to guarantee a reservation. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. and check-out is 11:00 a.m.

For online reservations, click here.

As the sun sets, the bell rings. It is the defining moment of the day at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples and one of this Five-Star luxury hotel’s most anticipated among the guests who gather at Gumbo Limbo to participate in the enduring tradition that marks the treasured memory of the descending sun beyond the Florida beach resort’s oceanfront. Immersed in tropical gardens, the resort is a U-shaped, 12-story complex, with two heated outdoor pools including a family pool, relaxation pool, a whirlpool and a children's pool. The sandy beach bordering the Gulf of Mexico is just steps away. In addition to the beachfront Gumbo Limbo, the resort features family-friendly Italian cuisine or breakfast at Terrazza, a gourmet experience at The Grill--an elegant steakhouse, and lighter fare and handcrafted cocktails at the Lobby Bar, DUSK and Bites, offering shared plates and tapas.

With a laid-back lifestyle, and surrounded by tropical beauty, the Naples area offers a vast variety of water sports, eclectic shopping and restaurants in downtown Naples where entertainment, art galleries, and the Naples Pier offer a perfect place to catch the spectacular daily sunsets into the serene Gulf of Mexico.

Airport transfers 

The Southwest Florida Airport, Ft. Meyers (RSW) is 27 miles and a 25-minute drive from the Resort, is serviced by a variety of airlines. Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Airports are both a two-hour drive. The Resort provides limousine and Town Car services from all major airports for a fee.  Only valet parking is available at the Resort at $30 per night. Executive transportation is also available through the concierge (239) 598-3300. 

Spa appointments 

One of the most soothingly elegant spas in South Florida, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, spa beckons guests to enjoy rejuvenating and healing steam rooms, saunas and aqua lounges, along with an outdoor mineral pool to complete the holistic experience. The Salon is open seven days a week and offers a multitude of hair, nail, waxing services and facial treatments. Spa appointments may be booked by calling (239) 598-3300.

Golf Course 

Just three miles from the sugar-sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, offers luxury at every level. By day, enjoy the resort's peaceful environs while  tapping into your inner athlete with onsite golf and tennis. Guests are encouraged to use the hotel's complimentary shuttle to access The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, located just 10 minutes away.

Dining 

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, features six dining outlets, from fine waterfront dining that provides a front row seat to spectacular evening sunsets, to restaurants inspired by the freshest Florida fare. Savor the selection of just-caught seafood at the beachfront Gumbo Limbo, family-friendly Italian cuisine at Terrazza or a gourmet experience at The Grill, an elegant steakhouse. For those seeking lighter fare and handcrafted cocktails, the Lobby reveals the Lobby Bar, DUSK and Bites, featuring shared plates and tapas.

Destination

There is a wide range of activities and attractions for all ages and all seasons in the Naples area. Surrounded by preserved natural beauty, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, is one the premier beach resorts in South Florida, with an assortment of family-friendly fun and adventure as well as luxurious amenities, world-class dining, and spa treatments. A rare, gentle pace still marks time in Florida’s southern Gulf Coast, where beautiful beach communities surrounded by nature and protected parkland are known as Florida’s Paradise Coast. One of the unique offerings at the Resort is the Dale Chihuly-trained glass blower Conrad Williams who walks you through the fascinating art of glass blowing. Hotel guests and the general public have the opportunity to learn the art of glass blowing from Conrad himself, who leads a Glass Blowing Experience poolside several days a week.

The city of Naples is an exceptional choice for a variety of activities, including the renowned Naples Botanical Garden, art galleries, Third Street and Fifth Avenue shopping in Downtown Naples, the Naples Pier, water sports, Naples Zoo, and theater.