The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s global travel program that the iconic luxury hotel brand participates in, today announced they are launching a range of unmatched benefits and exclusive experiences at the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix, which will include the debut of the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge.
2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Saturday – Paul Ripke
The partnership between these legendary brands and world-renowned event is driven by a shared commitment to excellence and delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Now in its second year, the partnership is set to be bigger and better throughout the 2020 Grand Prix season, promising existing Marriott Bonvoy members and those who sign up during the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix, exclusive access to unparalleled benefits and experiences.
First-access to the ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge
Launching for the first time at the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix, The Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge is a brand new, ultra-luxury experience for guests of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. The exclusive lounge will sit above the champion team’s garage – one of the most coveted seats in the house. It will offer premium food and drinks and up-close views of the team garages and track, making guests feel truly a part of the action. Co-designed by The Ritz-Carlton and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, The Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge will incorporate signature Ritz-Carlton design elements and service, in addition to appearances from Ritz-Carlton Concierges. Guests in Melbourne will be amongst the first to enjoy access to The Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge in 2020; the lounge will also be offered at select races in the Netherlands, Montréal, the U.K., Italy, Singapore, Japan, Austin, Mexico City and Abu Dhabi throughout the year. Marriott Bonvoy members can secure access to The Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge through the program’s experiences platform, Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
Access to money-can’t-buy Marriott Bonvoy Moments
In addition to securing access to The Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge, Marriott Bonvoy members will also be able to use their points to bid for a range of insider experiences at the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix. For members who particularly love the Grand Prix, these experiences will amplify the event in ways they could never imagine. Available now through moments.marriottbonvoy.com, experiences include:
- Tickets to the exclusive Glamour on the Grid cocktail party – attended by the who’s who of Australia’s A-list, the event kicks off the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix
- A lap of the circuit at Albert Park in a course car
- A Pit Canopy experience – normally something experienced only by Formula 1® team members, Marriott Bonvoy members will have the opportunity to watch the race from the pit wall canopy, where the teams’ TV screens and communications are set up. Members will also get to listen to the race via headphones hooked into the communications system
- A Pit Lane walk – members will walk along the pit area to see the Formula 1® cars
VIP views and hospitality in the Marriott Bonvoy Lounge
Marriott Bonvoy will take over the Paddock Lounge at the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix for the second year running, providing A-list guests and members with an elevated experience. The Paddock Lounge sits at the entry to the Paddock area of the event, where all the drivers and teams prep for the races and relax in between. It’s the place to see and be seen and will offer the finest of food and drinks by the likes of celebrity chef, Adam D’Sylva, as well as entertainment from Australian recording artists including Owl Eyes, CXLOE and DJ Tigerlily. Guests who have access to the Marriott Bonvoy Lounge and are also members of Marriott Bonvoy or who sign up – for free – during the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix will also have access to a ‘members-only’ viewing platform on the roof of the Lounge, offering VIP views of the track.
A ride to remember with the Marriott Bonvoy Buggies
Also returning for the second year will be Marriott Bonvoy’s Buggy service, offering Marriott Bonvoy members – or those who sign up to the program during the event week – chauffeured transfers around the Albert Park grounds. During what are exciting but long days at the event, anyone taking a Marriott Bonvoy Buggy will feel like a VIP.
“Luxury today isn’t stuffy. It’s exceptional service thoughtfully paired with exclusive access to extraordinary and memorable experiences, and The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Bonvoy set the standard for this globally,” said Sean Hunt, Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, Marriott International.
“The Ritz-Carlton Silver Arrows Lounge will amplify the Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix in ways money-can’t-buy. Think watching the concentration on the team’s faces as they prepare for the race, hearing the noises of the mechanics as they service some of the world’s most technologically advanced cars or feeling the roar of the engine as the cars leave the pit for the final laps. This is in addition to the premium hospitality in the Marriott Bonvoy Lounge and the Marriott Bonvoy Moments available for members. The Australian Grand Prix and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team are the perfect partners for showcasing just what The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Bonvoy can offer, and we are excited to return to the event with this team for a second year.”
The Ritz-Carlton, a participant of Marriott Bonvoy, is renowned for providing its guests with unforgettable experiences and legendary service in the world’s best destinations. Favoured by discerning travellers, the brand re-entered Australia in late 2019 with the opening of the glamourous Ritz-Carlton, Perth, offering an enriching new level of luxury in West Australia’s capital city.
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