Ritz security guard 'fired' after 'CCTV was used to record couple having sex in lift

The Ritz has reportedly fired a security guard over allegations that they used CCTV to film guests having sex in a lift and close-up shots of women.

The world-famous hotel, which overlooks London's Green Park, fired the member of staff after a probe into the footage, which is thought to have included an elderly couple in the throes of passion in a lift.

One clip, made on a mobile phone, reportedly showed an older gentleman wearing a suit in a tryst with a female in the lift as they went to the top floor of the building.  

The footage also included an A-list celebrity, who was allegedly recorded from the hotel's security systems without permission, in a covert attempt to a get 'selfie'.

Among the videos were also zoomed-in shots of female guests' bodies.

The world-famous hotel, which overlooks London's Green Park (stock image)

A source told The Sun it was 'shocking' that close-up images of women were being captured, including one of a woman's cleavage and two of her rear.

They added: 'To zoom in on women's bodies while they are paying thousands of pounds a night to feel safe is truly outrageous.'

A security employee was fired following an investigation by The Ritz, which told the police about the incident, it was reported.

A favourite with celebrities, royals and politicians, guests pay up to £1,385 per night to stay at the historic five-star hotel.

Guests pay up to £1,385 per night to stay at the historic five-star hotel, close to London's Piccadilly Circus (stock image)

The Ritz's privacy policy states it operates a multi-camera, multi-screen, digital CCTV system, which is monitored, in the public areas 'to ensure our guests and members of staff's safety or for investigative purposes'.

It adds: 'Cameras are only placed where they do not intrude on anyone's privacy and are necessary to fulfil their purpose.

'All CCTV footage will be kept for a period of time for security purposes, after which time will self-delete.'

MailOnline has contacted The Ritz for comment.