Description: (Swiss Hotelier and Founder of the Hôtel Ritz)
César Ritz, a Swiss hotelier, established prestigious hotels such as the Hôtel Ritz in Paris and the Ritz and Carlton Hotels in London. Referred to as the "King of Hoteliers, and Hotelier to Kings," Ritz was a pioneering figure in the hotel industry, renowned for his commitment to luxury and quality. His impact is evident in the contemporary Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, with the term "ritzy" being a nod to the lavishness synonymous with his hotels.