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Ritz-Carlton

Anything to do in Dubai on a Saturday? Staying at Ritz Carlton DIFC and wondering if I should just stay at hotel/pool

Best Bonvoy property / location in Hawaii? (Besides Ritz) thanks!!

Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me what you make as a typical banquet/events manager for salary or per hour? I’ve worked for Marriott/Bonvoy at the Ritz and for the Curio Collection with Hilton as a bartender/server/banquets captain. Now I’m working for a privately owned hotel and as a manager role in Banquets/Events. Because of pandemic times, what is everyone else making?

Haven’t stayed at an Alila hotel before… how does the service / quality compare to Ritz / Edition hotels?

Doing an elopement and staycation in Philly. Should we stay at the Four Seasons, the Ritz, or the W? I have bonvoy and Amex points to burn!

Decades ago, mainstream media would claim that we advertisers would work all kinds of calculated witchcraft into our ads; that we retouched the word ‘S.E.X’ into the dimples of a Ritz cracker, etc. Many consumers took it as gospel, while we all know it to be bullocks. We’re too busy getting ANY NORMAL message approved, let alone a stippled naughty word. All that said, have you ever managed to sneak any harmless little thing/word/innuendo into an ad?

Fishes,

If traveling now or before, what hotels did you stay at? Four seasons, St. Regis, Ritz? Motel 6s, quality ins?

List MBB, T2, Big 4, boutique, etc. for reference, would love to hear your experiences!

How much should you tip your butler in the Maldives? I would love to hear what other people provide

Last time I was in the Maldives for 3.5 days and 3 nights, and left a $120 tipfor our butler at Anatara Dhigu. I will be staying at the St. Regis or Ritz for 12 days, and I am thinking $30-50 per day would suffice as a tip to provide to our butler at the end of our trip.

Any way to get out of paying resort or valet fees at a Ritz? Booked a weekend using points and it’s a pricey $60 resort fee + $70 valet per day 😅 Trying to ball on a budget here.

If I use a free night award at a Ritz, can I still try to use a suite night upgrade or get an upgrade as an Ambassador, or better to just use my points straight out for an upgrade?

Debating on Aruba vs. Turks and Caicos for an upcoming vacation. Most likely will stay at the Ritz either way. Thoughts?

Thoughts on Cancun Ritz Carlton?

Is a St. Regis or Ritz Carlton mattress worth it? I’m the market for a new mattress and I always sleep so well at both hotels.

How to prove employment if hotel asks for validating corporate discount? My photo badge does not say company name. (Ritz if that matters)

Planning spring break and need recommendations! Beach. Luxury. Only requirements: Marriott property (prefer Ritz or St Regis) and United must fly there. Last week of March.

I never understood the hype of St Regis and Ritz Carlton

I find them to be severely overpriced (which I assume they do on purpose to only get a certain clientele) .

Most importantly, I find their service to be lacking compared to other hotels. For example , during my honeymoon I travelled for a month staying at various Marriott properties . St Regis was the only property that didn’t give us any honeymoon gift (e.g., pastries , bed decor) .

I’m ambassador status with 500+ nights .

Thoughts?

Chicago hotels question—I’m going to use points to take my kindergartener to a “fancy” hotel downtown for a night over the holiday break. Thoughts on the Ritz vs the Gwen? Which would have a bigger wow factor for a 5 year old? Shes obsessed with the idea of room service and likes shiny things 🤦‍♀️

Anyone been to the Ritz Carleton in Cancun recently? How was it?

Perks of growing up poor. I find I am not attracted to or mirror a lot of the expensive behaviors/ habits like most of my consulting friends. Perfectly happy staying at a Marriott or la fitness, I don’t have that desire to always stay at the Ritz Carlton or be an equinox member.

miami beach edition vs ritz south beach vs. st. regis bal harbour? have stayed at st. regis bal harbour and it is… ballin. curious to know if either of the others are worth my points during art basel

Does it matter when you check in online for a hotel in terms of getting an upgrade? I'm a titanium elite Marriott bonvoy member looking for upgrades at Westin and Ritz in a couple of days. Any tips on getting an upgrade?

Does it matter when you check in online for a hotel in terms of getting an upgrade? I'm a titanium elite Marriott bonvoy member looking for upgrades at Westin and Ritz in a couple of days. Any tips on getting an upgrade?

What’s the best value/most fun Ritz Carlton Caribbean resort?

Anyone stay at the Ritz-Carleton in D.C.? I’ve never stayed at a Ritz location so I’m curious to hear what to expect. Will be in D.C. for a conference so my firm is covering the trip.

Thoughts on Ritz Carlton Cancun? And is club worth it?

St. Regis Bahia Beach (Puerto Rico) OR Ritz Carlton Turks & Caicos for a long weekend trip? Rate is the same at both hotels.

What’s the difference in positioning of Four Seasons vs Ritz Carlton? Is Ritz more of a city hotel while Four Season is resort style?

I have 15 suite night awards available. I booked a stay at Ritz and realized they don't participate in SNA. How can I know which hotels participate in SNA? I want to cancel my Ritz and book at another hotel to get atleast 2-3 nights upgrade.

PTO planning question: best Marriott property (outside of Ritz) in Maui to cash in points?

Miami fishes! If you had a choice, would you stay at the Ritz Carlton South Beach? Or at the Miami Beach Edition? And why? Thanks!

Heading over to USVI for a 5 nights. Staying in st Thomas (Ritz) looking for recommendations / things to do. Suggestions welcome.

A couple of specific Qs
1. Do I need to rent a car? (I would like to visit at John, assuming that's a yes)
2. Reccos for renting snorkeling gears?
3. Are there any amazing dining options in st Thomas that I should consider?

Thanks!

Is the ritz San Fran (on points) worth it? Or the palace?

I am actually considering buying a “hotel” mattress. Thoughts between the Westin Heavenly bed and the Ritz Carlton mattress?

Honeymoon destinations for November? Was planning on the Ritz in the Maldives on points but the remote prospect of testing positive while in the Maldives and having to pay ~$2000 per night for a 14 day mandatory quarantine is daunting.

35,000 points for Four Points Sheraton or 60,000 at the Ritz? It’s almost double the points but wanting to splurge for the weekend.. thoughts? This is the Ritz in Amelia Island vs Four Points in Jacksonville Beach

Traveling to DFW for a wedding and my friend at Goldman gave me his Corp code for the Ritz. Has anyone done this and do they actually check if you have a Goldman email address etc?

General musing - it seems like the vast majority of recs in here are for super expensive hotels and resorts (St Regis, etc). I work in consulting and make good money but can’t fathom spending $600+ a night on a hotel. Am I really in the minority or is it just that ppl staying at the Ritz want to show off?

People have been poo pooing going to Hawaii due to lack of reservations for activities and poor service due to understaffing. I have a Maui trip planned in Sept and I'm thinking about putting it off. Is it that bad? I'm staying at the Ritz.

Bonvoy Titanium. Did not get a complimentary suite upgrade at a Ritz, but I was offered a suite upgrade for a cost. Meaning they had some available. Can they do that? If they have suites available, don’t they have to upgrade me? I know Ritz plays by slightly different rules, so curious