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SHANGHAI, CHINA - January 24, 2006 - In yet another testimony of the fine, personalized service by its ladies and gentlemen, business travelers honored The Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore in the “2005 Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards” by Business Asia magazine.

Awarded “Overall Best Business Hotel in Asia” for the fourth consecutive year was The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai. The hotel remains “Best Business Hotel in China” for five years running. Continuing its winning streak for the seventh consecutive year, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore won “Best Business Hotel in Singapore.” The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur and The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul were respectively awarded “Best Business Hotel in Kuala Lumpur” and “Best Business Hotel in Seoul” for the sixth consecutive year.

In recognition of the hotel company’s consistently unparalleled service excellence, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. was named “Hotel Group of the Decade 1997 - 2005.”

Expressing his elation at the string of accolades, President, International Herve Humler said, “We are very proud to celebrate the success of each hotel with our employees. With the ever-changing and demanding business conditions, the bar for service excellence is always being raised in the luxury hospitality industry.” Continuing, he said, “In winning these awards so many years in a row, I salute their passion and determination in providing our guests with exceptional experiences; thus benchmarking us as the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences.”

BEST BUSINESS HOTELS IN ASIA AWARDS/2

In its eighth year, “The Best Business Hotels in Asia Awards” recognize 110 top business hotels in 17 different categories across 14 countries. The award is based on online votes by the readers of Business Asia magazine published in Australia and circulated internationally. Started in 1993, Business Asia is read primarily by senior executives doing business in Asia Pacific and offers a platform for in-depth analysis of business news, emerging market trends and opportunities in the region.

The Portman Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai is a landmark located in a retail, dining and entertainment complex on the famous Nanjing Road in the heart of the city. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is a 608-room luxury hotel located in Marina Centre, the largest and fastest growing business and commercial center in Singapore. Located in Kangnam, south of the Han River, The Ritz-Carlton, Seoul stands amidst affluent business, residential and entertainment areas. Enjoying a prime address near Bintang Walk, Kuala Lumpur’s upscale and trendy business and entertainment hub, The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s first luxury boutique hotel with butler service for all rooms. The Ritz-Carlton, Asia-Pacific Hotels are located in Bali, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai and Singapore. For more information or reservations, please call a travel professional; toll free from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand by dialing the international access code followed by (800) 241 33333; or dial (800) 241 3333 for United States and Canada, or visit The Ritz-Carlton web site at www.ritzcarlton.com