THE GOLD STANDARD
THE HISTORY OF THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY
In the United States, The Ritz-Carlton Investing Company
was established by Albert Keller who bought and franchised
the name. In the early 1900s, several hotels were known as
The Ritz-Carlton, in places such as Boston, Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh, Atlantic City, San Francisco and Boca Raton.
However, by 1940 none of the hotels were operating
except The Ritz-Carlton, Boston. The hotel embodies the
finest luxury experience, Yankee ingenuity and Boston
social sensibilities. The standards of service, dining and
facilities of this Boston landmark served as a benchmark
for all future Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts worldwide.
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston revolutionized hospitality in
America by creating luxury in a hotel setting:
- Private bath in each guest room
- Lighter fabrics in the guest rooms
- White tie/apron uniforms for the waitstaff
- Morning suits for all other staff, professional appearance
- Extensive fresh flowers throughout the public areas
- A la carte dining, providing choices for diners
- Gourmet cuisine
- Intimate, smaller lobbies for a personalized guest experience
Established in 1983 with the purchase of The Ritz-Carlton, Boston and
the rights to the name Ritz-Carlton. The management company has
grown from one hotel to 81 hotels worldwide with plans for further
expansion in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is an independently operated division
of Marriott International, Bethesda, Md. Today, the company continues
to grow and to inspire life’s most meaningful journeys in the most
desirable destinations on earth.
THE LION AND THE CROWN
Elegance, refinement and noble bearing.
“The lion and crown Ritz-Carlton logo is a combination of the British
royal seal (the crown) and the logo of a financial backer (the lion).
This logo was created by Cesar Ritz. In 1965, Cabot, Cabot and Forbes
(owners of the Boston hotel starting in 1964 after complex negotiations
with the heirs of the Wyner Estate) decided that the logo of the Boston
hotel dating back to 1927* was “not sufficiently noble.” They revised the
logo to what is utilized today. It is interesting to note that The
Ritz-Carlton hotels in Atlantic City and New York had similar logos
on their hotels in the late ’20s. While in Europe at this same time, The
Ritz London logo consisted of a lion and The Ritz Paris logo contained
a crown.
*In 1927 when The Ritz-Carlton, Boston opened, it had obtained
permission to use the name from The Carlton Investing Company
of New York, which was licensed by The Ritz Hotels Development
Company, Ltd. of London, England.”
*The Ritz-Carlton offered an amazing experience on my visit to San
Francisco, CA. The staff in all departments go above and beyond and
they truly add to an overall wonderful experience. The pictures in the
video do not do this beautiful place justice, from the room, to the
restaurants, it was such a pleasant experience! I hope to return very
soon! If you have the opportunity to stay there, enjoy the amazing
experience that awaits you!
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