When Panda and I had the fortune of staying at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey for a few days, I was excited to document the experience. Here are some of the highlights from that stay; click on pics for the full size.
![ritz-carlton door hanger do not disturb door hanger at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-door-hanger-225x300.jpg)
A fancy and cool take on the "Do Not Disturb" sign - California Dreamin' (makes me wonder what they have for outside the state).
![ritz-carlton water bottles water bottles with ritz-carlton logo at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-water-bottles-225x300.jpg)
They've branded their own water!
![ritz-carlton mugs ritz-carlton logo on paper travel mug and ceramic mug at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-mugs-225x300.jpg)
Whether you like your hot drinks in the room or to go, they've got you covered.
![ritz-carlton chocolates ritz-carlton branded milk and dark chocolate at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-chocolates-225x300.jpg)
Yum, Ritz-Carlton chocolates.
![ritz-carlton couch blue and gold ritz-carlton couch and throw pillow at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-couch-225x300.jpg)
Sitting enjoying the silky couch and pillow.
![ritz-carlton ihome ihome alarm clock at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-ihome-300x225.jpg)
A nice fancy iHome alarm clock was playing soothing music when we entered.
![ritz-carlton bathroom bathroom accessories at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-bathroom-300x225.jpg)
They had a nice display of all the things you'd need in the restroom.
![ritz-carlton scale glass scale in bathroom at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-scale-300x225.jpg)
Oooh, a fancy glass scale! I was afraid of breaking it when I stepped on - it just seemed so fragile.
![ritz-carlton toilet toilet at ritz-carlton marina del rey with phone in reach](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-toilet-225x300.jpg)
Hmmm, now what do you need a phone for while in the restroom?
![ritz-carlton toilet paper toilet paper branded with ritz-carlton sticker at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-toilet-paper-300x225.jpg)
Should I be surprised that the toilet paper got branded too?
![ritz-carlton marina view view of the marina from ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-marina-view-300x225.jpg)
What a beautiful morning and a spectacular view overlooking the marina!
![ritz-carlton downtown view view of inland los angeles from ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-downtown-view-300x225.jpg)
Looking inland towards downtown, you get a pretty great view as well.
![ritz-carlton pool view looking down at pool and hot tub at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-pool-300x225.jpg)
They've got an awesome saltwater pool and hot tub. If water can be more slippery than itself, that's what it feels like.
![ritz-carlton bed bed at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-bed-300x225.jpg)
The cleaning people usually leave my pillow and baby panda like this on the bed when they make it.
![in ritz-carlton pool enjoying the pool at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/in-ritz-carlton-pool-225x300.jpg)
I couldn't resist going for a quick swim in their pool. It felt so comfortable!
![ritz-carlton newspaper bag bag that the morning newspaper is delivered in at ritz-carlton marina del rey](https://maryqin.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ritz-carlton-newspaper-bag-225x300.jpg)
In the morning as you leave, you'll find a newspaper hanging from your door handle.