The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company currently owns and operates 87 of the world’s most luxurious hotels in 29 countries. The story of the company dates back to the early 20th century, when Swiss hotelier César Ritz, who was known as the “king of hoteliers and hotelier to kings”, managed The Ritz in Paris and the Carlton Hotel in London. In this article, we’re going to take a look at the 33 most luxurious Ritz-Carlton hotels.