The collection
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
“Slopeside alpine citadel”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
“Racquets rum and palms”
Quiet
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
“Pacific bluff retreat”
Secluded
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
“Refined townhouse sanctum”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad
“Towering skyline beacon”
Lively
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
“Maison Blanche jazz parlour”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
“Oceanfront bluff sanctuary”
Quiet
The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown, Washington, D.C.
“Smokestack revival”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu
“North Shore coastal sanctuary”
Quiet
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
“Literary leather retreat”
Lively
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
“White columned monument”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.
“Squash courts and chandeliers”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
“Lapidus landmark revival”
Lively
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach
“Elevated ocean-view sanctuary”
Lively
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta
“Lumen lounge glamour”
Central
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
“Gold Coast skyline perch”
Lively
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
“Downtown skyline sanctuary”
Lively
Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.