bvlgari london is a franchise, while other bvlgari are managed, marriott shares equity in brand

bvlgari was managed by ritz calrton, which was why marriott lost lawsuit by ex RC bali owner

"ritz carlton" may not be allowed in london right now; if RC manages bvlgari outside london

bvlgari london has some fans here. may be because franchise and not RC/marriott managed. some of the best regarded starwood luxury collection properties are franchises.

there must be a reason they allowed london to be a franchise, and have not allowed any other franchises. this level of brand doesnt really franchise. there are only 2 RC that arent managed, and theyre oldest 2. (one also ex-FS, coup for RC.) although, waldorf has 1. and PH has outsourcing, which may become equivalent.

marriott allows non-participation >
RC reserve
bvlgari
RC residence/club (waikiki & vail hotels)
RC singapore (which is largest RC hotel)

only renovated now, but not all categories >
mandarinoriental.com/london/hyde-park/luxury-hotel/accommodations