Ritz-Carlton

Ritz-Carlton is a chain of luxury hotels and resorts. They have Hotels in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. In addition to their hotel accomodations they also offer high end condominium residences in hotel locations in North America and Asia. The Ritz-Carlton has been featured on Zagat Survey Top Lists for dining, hotels and service.

It was started by Cesar Ritz, who owned The Ritz Paris and The Carlton London. Cesar Ritz died in 1918 but the business was continued by his wife Marie Ritz. Albert Keller bought and franchised the Ritz-Carlton name from Marie Ritz in the early 1920s. In 1927 Edward N. Wyner, a real estate developer in Boston, Ma received permission from The Ritz-Carlton Investing company to use the name for The Ritz-Carlton, Boston. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston was the first Ritz-Carlton in the United States. It was a very formal hotel where dress codes were enforced and women were not allowed to enter the bar with out an escort until 1970.

They offer gourmet dining with a big band under the stars and still have many of the same menu items they originally started with such as Lobster au Whiskey that is still served the same as it was on the opening night in 1927.

The Ritz-Carlton has many amenities to choose from including a KidsClub with children's activities, Golf courses that have been designed by Jack Nicklaus, Lounges, Fine Dining in Zagat rated restaurants, and pools and spas for relaxation. Guests can also arrange to have many amenities in their rooms such as massages from the spa and gourmet food from room service.

Other amenities offered are large conference room spaces and wedding halls for grand receptions. They also offer regular concierge, ski valet and golf concierge services.