Brand
The Ritz-Carlton
"Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen" — a credo, not a slogan.
The Ritz-Carlton name traces back to hotelier César Ritz, but the company operating under it today was built in Atlanta in 1983 and later folded into Marriott International, which now runs it as the top of a very large portfolio. What distinguishes it operationally is the Credo: a one-paragraph service philosophy every employee is required to know by heart, paired with a famous rule allowing any staff member to spend up to $2,000 to resolve a guest problem without asking a manager. Its Reserve sub-brand — tiny, ultra-private outposts like Dorado Beach — sits apart from the main flag entirely, built for guests who want Ritz-Carlton service without a Ritz-Carlton crowd.
- Properties
- 110+ worldwide
- Parent company
- Marriott International
- Signature
- The Credo and the $2,000 rule
The Ritz-Carlton FAQ
- How many The Ritz-Carlton hotels are in the Hotel Flock guide?
- We have reviewed 91 The Ritz-Carlton properties across destinations including Muscat, Dorado, Barcelona, Ubud.
- When was The Ritz-Carlton founded?
- The Ritz-Carlton was founded in 1983 by Built on César Ritz’s original ideals.
- What is The Ritz-Carlton's philosophy?
- "Ladies and Gentlemen Serving Ladies and Gentlemen" — a credo, not a slogan.
- Does The Ritz-Carlton have a loyalty program?
- Marriott Bonvoy points & elite. Ritz-Carlton is inside Marriott Bonvoy. Stays earn and redeem Bonvoy points; elite status (Silver through Ambassador) travels with you across Marriott’s wider portfolio, including Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
- What types of properties does The Ritz-Carlton operate?
- The Ritz-Carlton properties in our guide include Beach, City, Safari, Desert, Ski hotels.
- How does Hotel Flock rate The Ritz-Carlton?
- We do not publish guest-review aggregates or invented scores. Each The Ritz-Carlton page covers the property on the facts we have verified.
Loyalty & booking
Marriott Bonvoy points & elite
Ritz-Carlton is inside Marriott Bonvoy. Stays earn and redeem Bonvoy points; elite status (Silver through Ambassador) travels with you across Marriott’s wider portfolio, including Ritz-Carlton Reserve.
How it works
Join Bonvoy free. Paid stays at Ritz-Carlton earn Bonvoy points and elite night credits under Marriott’s current earn rules. Points redeem for award nights at Ritz-Carlton and other Bonvoy brands; dynamic pricing applies. Elite benefits (upgrades, lounge/Club access where offered, late checkout) follow your Bonvoy tier. Advisor programs such as Marriott STARS/Luminous can stack soft benefits on paid stays but do not replace Bonvoy membership.
What to expect
- Earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points
- Elite night credits and tier benefits (upgrades, lounge/Club where available)
- Award nights bookable across Bonvoy, including Ritz-Carlton and Reserve
- Optional advisor soft benefits (STARS/Luminous) on eligible paid rates
Who should care
Anyone with Bonvoy status or a large points balance, or comparing Ritz cash rates to award availability.
Who can ignore it
Cash-only guests with no Bonvoy balance who already book through a luxury advisor for breakfast/credit and do not chase elite nights.
Award availability and point prices move often; treat published sweet spots as temporary.
In the guide
The Ritz-Carlton properties we've reviewed
BeachThe Ritz-Carlton
Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Muscat, Oman
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Dorado, Puerto Rico
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
Hotel Arts Barcelona, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Barcelona, Spain
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Ubud, Indonesia
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Ummahat Islands, Saudi Arabia
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Krabi, Thailand
Safari✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Garzê, China
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
BeachThe Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami
Bal Harbour, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, Financial Street
Beijing, China
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas
Irving, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
Washington, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
North Malé Atoll, Maldives
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Kapalua, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón
Naples, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
New York City, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
New York, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Orlando, United States
Desert✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee
Greensboro, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong
Shanghai, China
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
Amelia Island, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman
Amman, Jordan
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Palm Beach, Aruba
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Astana
Astana, Kazakhstan
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
Atlanta, United States
SkiThe Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Avon, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Baku
Baku, Azerbaijan
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali
Nusa Dua, Indonesia
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangalore
Bengaluru, India
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin
Berlin, Germany
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Boston, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte
Charlotte, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu
Chengdu, China
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Chicago, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland
Cleveland, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Denver
Denver, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Doha
Doha, Qatar
Desert✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain
Marana, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Guangzhou
Guangzhou, China
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Haikou
Haikou, China
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, United States
The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Dana Point, United States
Ski✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Truckee, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
Langkawi, Malaysia
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
Marina del Rey, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Singapore, Singapore
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal
Montreal, Canada
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Naples
Naples, United States
CityThe Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
New Orleans, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko
Nikko, Japan
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Okinawa
Nago, Japan
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
Osaka, Japan
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Arlington, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Perth, Australia
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Portland
Portland, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune
Pune, India
DesertThe Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Sanya
Sanya, China
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Sarasota, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
St. Louis, United States
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin
Tianjin, China
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos
Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
McLean, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna
Vienna, Austria
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C.
Washington, United States
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg, Germany
City✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton, Xi'an
Xi'an, China
Beach✦ FLOCK 500The Ritz-Carlton
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
San José del Cabo, Mexico