Originally Posted by PHXMike
Not true. I worked for Marriott for 3 years and used the Associate Rate at several Ritz Carltons. Not every Ritz Carlton participates because not every RC is affiliated with Marriott. Marriott associates are also eligible to transfer to some Ritz Carltons. I can't tell you which RC's are affiliated with Marriott and which aren't, however.
In the USA Chicago is run by the Four Seasons, all others are run by the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC