Ritz-Carlton Club St. Thomas vs. Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas: What’s the Difference?
If you're planning a luxury vacation to St. Thomas, you may encounter two similar names while researching accommodations: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas and The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas.
They are not simply two names for the same type of accommodation.
The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas is a Residence Club offering spacious residential-style accommodations, including two- and three-bedroom residences. For families and groups who want more space than a traditional hotel room, the Residence Club can offer an appealing way to experience this beachfront St. Thomas resort setting.
Here is what travelers should know before choosing where to stay.
What Is The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas?
The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas is a fractional Residence Club featuring residential-style accommodations rather than traditional hotel rooms.
The two- and three-bedroom residences include multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, spacious living and dining areas, full kitchens and private balconies or terraces, with many residences offering beautiful Caribbean and Great Bay views.
Travel En Vogue independently offers vacation rentals in privately owned Residence Club inventory, allowing travelers to rent select available residences without being Residence Club owners themselves.
How Is That Different From The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Hotel?
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas is the property's traditional luxury hotel experience, with hotel rooms and suites.
The Residence Club, by contrast, was designed around larger residential accommodations.
That difference can be especially meaningful for families, couples traveling together and multigenerational groups.
Rather than booking multiple separate hotel rooms, a two- or three-bedroom Residence Club accommodation allows everyone to share a living room, kitchen and dining space while still having separate bedrooms and bathrooms.
Do Residence Club Guests Still Receive Resort Services and Amenities?
One of the reasons the Residence Club is particularly appealing is that guests can combine the space of a vacation residence with access to luxury resort services and amenities.
Residence Club accommodations feature services such as twice-daily housekeeping and 24-hour concierge service, while the beachfront resort setting offers access to dining, pools, beach amenities and spa experiences.
For travelers who like the service component of a luxury resort but need the space of a multi-bedroom vacation rental, that combination can be particularly attractive.
Is a Residence Club Rental Better for Families and Groups?
For many families and groups, it can be.
A traditional hotel room may be ideal for a couple or shorter stay. But once several people are traveling together, the additional space of a Residence Club accommodation can change the experience considerably.
A full kitchen provides flexibility for breakfast, snacks and meals. A separate living room gives everyone somewhere to gather without sitting on hotel beds. Multiple bedrooms allow family members or couples to have private space while still vacationing together.
And because Travel En Vogue offers both two- and three-bedroom St. Thomas vacation rentals, guests can choose the residence size that works best for their group.
Can You Rent at The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas Without Owning There?
Yes.
Although The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas is a fractional ownership property, privately owned Residence Club inventory can become available for vacation rentals.
Travel En Vogue specializes in offering select privately owned Residence Club accommodations to vacation renters, subject to owner inventory and availability.
This gives travelers another option beyond booking traditional hotel accommodations when planning a luxury St. Thomas vacation.
Where Can I Find Ritz-Carlton Club St. Thomas Vacation Rentals?
Travel En Vogue offers select two- and three-bedroom vacation rentals at The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas throughout the year based on available privately owned inventory.
Travel En Vogue is an independent vacation-rental company and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company or Marriott International.
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