___-Carlton (hotel chain) (4)

I believe the answer is:

ritz

(Other definitions for ritz that I've seen before include "Stylish establishment" , "Luxurious hotel" , "Grand hotel" , "Elegant hotel" , "Cesar --, Swiss hotelier" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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