Who owns The Ritz-Carlton?
The Ritz-Carlton is owned by Marriott (the United States, NASDAQ: MAR), which has owned the brand since 19 March 1998.[1] The Ritz-Carlton was founded in 1983 in the United States and was independent until 1998.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Marriott International, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1983–1998)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Bethesda, Maryland
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1983
- Category
- Travel & hospitality › Hotels › Luxury hotels
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MAR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton is the group's flagship luxury brand and is unrelated in ownership to the Ritz hotels in Paris and London, which are separately owned. Its staff are famously authorised to spend up to two thousand dollars per guest to resolve a problem.
Ownership timeline of The Ritz-Carlton
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of The Ritz-Carlton?
The parent company of The Ritz-Carlton is Marriott, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is The Ritz-Carlton American?
Yes. The Ritz-Carlton originated in the United States in 1983 and its owner, Marriott, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Marriott owned The Ritz-Carlton?
Marriott has owned The Ritz-Carlton since 19 March 1998.
Who owned The Ritz-Carlton before Marriott?
The Ritz-Carlton was an independent company from its founding in 1983 until Marriott acquired it in 1998.
Is The Ritz-Carlton still owned by Marriott?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, The Ritz-Carlton is still owned by Marriott. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Marriott International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-10 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 10 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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