Ritz-Carlton

I’ve recently reached a point where I can afford more premium travel experiences, but I’m still trying to understand the value of luxury hotels, especially in city destinations. Growing up, our default was more budget-friendly options, and even now I don’t hesitate to spend on...

We recently cruised aboard Ilma with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. I haven’t seen any points post to my Marriott Bonvoy account, but my spouse received a large number of points instead. Does anyone know how the points system works for these cruises? Do all points go to just...

I am planning a trip to Japan next year and considering staying at Six Senses Kyoto. I have read that while the property is highly rated, it may not be well connected to public transportation, which could be inconvenient. My travel style is focused more on relaxing experiences...

We recently sailed on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Luminara from Hong Kong to Japan (March 2026). While the suite was beautiful and the onboard staff were consistently professional and attentive, the overall experience did not meet expectations given the high cost. On the...

Looking at getting my first Marriott card since I’ll be doing a ton of nights soon, and stuck between Brilliant and the Ritz. Ritz seems better with the club upgrades, but the whole “you have to get Boundless first and then upgrade later” thing makes me nervous… feels like it...

We’re eloping to NYC and trying to decide between the St. Regis and the Ritz Central Park. Two nights, about 36 hours total, in and out. Location matters a lot since we want to be close to Central Park and the Met, and I really want this to feel special for my fiancé. I know...

Running the numbers for a Ritz stay and buying points comes out way cheaper than paying cash. I’d need about 200k points plus the 70k promo bonus, but I’d still be short around 47k. I already know the annual limits for buying and gifting, but I’m not sure how those interact....

Heading back to Chicago for the holidays and we usually stay at the Westin since it’s close to my parents, but we’ve got a free night certificate to burn. Figured maybe we’d splurge on the Ritz for one night before heading to my folks’ place. We’d have one full day there and a...