Is The Ritz-Carlton part of Marriott Bonvoy?

Yes. The Ritz-Carlton is in Marriott's Luxury group on Marriott's brands page, checked on Oct 27, 2026, so its stays earn and can be booked with Bonvoy points.

How many points is a night at a Ritz-Carlton hotel?

Across the Ritz-Carlton hotels we track, award nights run from 53,000 to 134,000 points in our preview prices. Each hotel's page shows its best dates.

Can I use a free night certificate at a Ritz-Carlton hotel?

Yes, where the night costs no more than the award's value, up to 85,000 points, or 110,000 if you add the 25,000 points Marriott allows. 8 of the Ritz-Carlton hotels we track have nights within 85,000 points in our preview prices.

Do Platinum members get lounge access at The Ritz-Carlton?

Not as a Platinum Elite benefit. Marriott's terms, checked on Oct 27, 2026, list the brands where Platinum Elite gets lounge access, and The Ritz-Carlton isn't one of them.

What is the best Ritz-Carlton hotel to use points at?

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, at 2.16¢ per point in the best stay we see in our preview prices. The list on this page ranks every Ritz-Carlton hotel we track.

Ritz-Carlton hotels on points

The Ritz-Carlton is one of Marriott Bonvoy's luxury brands, so every stay earns and can be booked with Bonvoy points. Of the 11 Ritz-Carlton hotels we track, 10 are rated Great or better on points in our preview prices, with award nights from 53,000 to 134,000 points.

Marriott program rules checked on Oct 27, 2026.

A black marble reception desk with gold trim in a softly lit hotel lobby

The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Exceptional
Tokyo, Japan
The top floors of Midtown Tower, Mount Fuji on a clear morning.
330,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $7,120
An exceptional use of points2.16¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Exceptional
Maldives
Circular villas by Kerry Hill Architects, reached by speedboat in under an hour.
570,000 points · 5 nights
Usually 680K · 110K fewer points than usual
Cash equivalent $10,915
An exceptional use of points1.91¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Exceptional
Kyoto, Japan
On the banks of the Kamogawa, with the Higashiyama hills beyond.
420,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $7,248
An exceptional use of points1.73¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Calm water, a catamaran at the dock, no passport needed for US citizens.
352,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $4,944
Great use of points1.40¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Seven Mile Beach, and the calmest water in the Caribbean.
404,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $5,604
Great use of points1.39¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Kapalua, Maui
Pineapple fields, a quiet bay and the West Maui Mountains.
374,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $5,147
Great use of points1.38¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand
Coconut groves, a private bay and a sense of total seclusion.
236,000 points · 5 nights
Usually 292K · 56K fewer points than usual
Cash equivalent $3,135
Great use of points1.33¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, California
Clifftop fire pits, a bagpiper at sunset, Pacific fog rolling in.
378,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $3,848
Great use of points1.02¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Aruba
Trade winds, white sand and reliably sunny skies.
284,000 points · 5 nights
Usually 338K · 54K fewer points than usual
Cash equivalent $2,844
Great use of points1.00¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Beaver Creek, Colorado
Ski-in, ski-out from a great timber lodge.
378,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $3,787
Great use of points1.00¢ / point
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
Truckee, California
Mid-mountain at Northstar, with a lake beach in summer.
350,000 points · 5 nights
Cash equivalent $3,260
Fair use of points0.93¢ / point

Preview: sample prices and dates for illustration, not live availability.

Which Ritz-Carlton hotels are worth the points?

The best Ritz-Carlton redemptions we see in our preview prices: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto. At the top, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo gives 2.16¢ per point, Exceptional.

Every stay above is the best value we see at that hotel, rated with the AwardEscape Score.

Where are the Ritz-Carlton hotels we track?

Tokyo, Japan: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo
Maldives: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Kyoto, Japan: The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Kapalua, Maui: The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Koh Samui, Thailand: The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui
Half Moon Bay, California: The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Aruba: The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba
Beaver Creek, Colorado: The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
Truckee, California: The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

These are the 11 Ritz-Carlton hotels we track, not every one. Marriott lists the whole brand on its brands page.

Can you use a Free Night Award at a Ritz-Carlton hotel?

Yes, at any hotel where the award night costs no more than the award’s value. Free Night Awards come in 35,000, 40,000, 50,000 and 85,000 point values, and the largest, 85,000, comes from the Brilliant card, each card anniversary.

8 of the Ritz-Carlton hotels we track have nights within 85,000 points in our preview prices: The Ritz-Carlton, Koh Samui, The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba, The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch and The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.

Marriott lets you add up to 25,000 points to an award, which brings The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto within reach too.

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A classic hotel suite with a sofa and tall windows

What does elite status get you at a Ritz-Carlton hotel?

Paid stays earn the standard 10 points per US dollar, plus your tier’s bonus, the same as most Marriott brands.

Lounge access isn’t a Platinum Elite benefit here. Marriott’s terms list the brands where Platinum Elite gets lounge access, and The Ritz-Carlton isn’t one of them.

Platinum Elite’s welcome gift varies by brand, so check what this brand offers at check-in. See every tier’s benefits.

The Ritz-Carlton or The Ritz-Carlton Reserve?

Marriott lists The Ritz-Carlton Reserve as a separate luxury brand. We track 2 of its hotels: Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

Ambassador Elite members get one benefit only at Ritz-Carlton Reserve hotels: a US$150 resort credit per stay.

Questions

Is The Ritz-Carlton part of Marriott Bonvoy?: Yes. The Ritz-Carlton is in Marriott's Luxury group on Marriott's brands page, checked on Oct 27, 2026, so its stays earn and can be booked with Bonvoy points.
How many points is a night at a Ritz-Carlton hotel?: Across the Ritz-Carlton hotels we track, award nights run from 53,000 to 134,000 points in our preview prices. Each hotel's page shows its best dates.
Can I use a free night certificate at a Ritz-Carlton hotel?: Yes, where the night costs no more than the award's value, up to 85,000 points, or 110,000 if you add the 25,000 points Marriott allows. 8 of the Ritz-Carlton hotels we track have nights within 85,000 points in our preview prices.
Do Platinum members get lounge access at The Ritz-Carlton?: Not as a Platinum Elite benefit. Marriott's terms, checked on Oct 27, 2026, list the brands where Platinum Elite gets lounge access, and The Ritz-Carlton isn't one of them.
What is the best Ritz-Carlton hotel to use points at?: The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, at 2.16¢ per point in the best stay we see in our preview prices. The list on this page ranks every Ritz-Carlton hotel we track.

Sources: Marriott's brands page, Marriott Bonvoy terms. Program rules change, so confirm with Marriott before you rely on one. AwardEscape is independent of Marriott.