the ritz-carlton, philadelphia
Leonard Buckley Appointed General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia | January 29, 2018
PHILADELPHIA, PA. (January 2018) – The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia is proud to announce the appointment of Leonard Buckley as general manager. Mr. Buckley joins the historic hotel with thirty nine years of hospitality management experience. A tenured industry veteran, Mr. Buckley will be responsible for all aspects of operations at the hotel. As a Philadelphia native, Mr. Buckley began his hospitality career while working toward his Marketing degree at Drexel University. Prior to joining Starwood Hotels and Resorts, he held various operational roles at Canadian Pacific Franklin Plaza and Bellevue Hotel, then operated by Cunard Hote...
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia Unveils Yearlong Multi-Million Dollar Renovation
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia | June 23, 2016
June 23, 2016 – The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, a storied hotel on the Avenue of the Arts, has unveiled a yearlong, multi-million dollar renewal project. Helmed by architect and interior designer Wimberly Interiors, the updates to the hotel include all new guest rooms and meeting spaces, a refreshed lobby experience and public spaces along with a new restaurant, bar and lounge by Richard Sandoval. The iconic hotel, steeped in history, was originally built as a reproduction of the Pantheon when it opened in 1908 as The Girard Trust Company. The property-wide enhancements focus on the scenography of the building – explore hist...
