HOTEL
THE RITZ CELEBRATES ITS 125TH ANNIVERSARY
125 years after its grand opening on June 1st, 1898, the Ritz continues to epitomize the essence of French elegance and expertise. César Ritz brilliantly decided to partner with the culinary master Auguste Escoffier, pioneering the concept of luxury hospitality where excellence and innovation in customer service become the foundation of supreme hospitality. The global elite were immediately captivated, a charm that remains unbroken. The Ritz stands as a gem in Place Vendôme. Its extensive renovation and expansion from 2012 to 2016 breathed new life into it. Now owned by businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, the Ritz continues to showcase the rich history of French heritage, blending styles from Louis XIV, Regency, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Directorate, and Empire, to