César Ritz (French: [sezaʁ ʁits]), born Cäsar Ritz (23 February 1850 – 26 October 1918), [1] was a Swiss hotelier and founder of several hotels, most famously the Hôtel Ritz in Paris and the Ritz and …

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César Ritz (born Feb. 23, 1850, Niederwald, Switz.—died Oct. 26, 1918, Küssnacht, near Lucerne) was the founder of the Paris hotel that made his name a synonym for elegance and luxury.

Feb 23, 2021 · During his illustrious career, Ritz was the manager of many high-end hotels such as Le Splendide in Paris and The Grand Hotel National in Lucerne but he is most known for his …

Sep 22, 2025 · Discover the life of César Ritz, the Swiss visionary who revolutionized luxury hospitality. From modest Alpine roots to founding the iconic Ritz Hotel, his story is one of elegance, innovation, …

Nov 12, 2005 · César Ritz was the first, great modern hotelier. He created the concept of the "grand hotel", which turned out to also be the perfect stage for the "grande cuisine" being created by his …

César Ritz started his hotel career at the age of 15 in Switzerland, but he truly learnt his trade in the French capital, Paris. He then worked in resorts throughout Europe and managed luxurious hotels, …

Aug 25, 2024 · Known as ‘the king of hoteliers and the hotelier to kings’, César Ritz is a name that is synonymous with luxury and excellence in the hospitality industry. He was notable for his pioneering …

César Ritz (French: [sezaʁ ʁits]), born Cäsar Ritz (23 February 1850 – 26 October 1918), [1] was a Swiss hotelier and founder of several hotels, most famously the Hôtel Ritz in Paris and the Ritz and …

Oct 26, 2018 · César Ritz, ‘the king of hoteliers and the hotelier of kings’ César Ritz died exactly 100 years ago, having created a hotel empire and changed the lexicon of luxury.