On October 1st, the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain unveiled their latest property in Charlotte. St
eps from the city’s cultural center, the hotel and wellness center were designed with eco-friendly principles, specifically with LEED Gold certification in mind. “We look forward to bringing a new, environmentally-focused wellness experience to Charlotte and its travelers,” said David Rothwell, General Manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte. “With our commitment to helping restore personal balance while also protecting nature within the city, we anticipate that The Wellness Center will become an exciting new destination for area visitors.”
The new 13,000-square-foot Wellness Center features a saline-treated swimming pool and whirlpool. The spa only utilizes 100% organic spa products in all of the treatments. As part of the eco-design the Wellness Center installed high-efficiency Kohler fixtures and utilized low-VOC paints and carpets. And the green topping on the cake? The hotel installed a vegetated rooftoop to help reduce the urban heat island effect.
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