Tobias ArffA veteran of the Washington DC hotel scene, Tobias Arff oversees all operations of The Darcy Washington DC, including assuring an exceptional guest experience reflective of the property’s striking style and the cosmopolitan sophistication of the city around it. Mr Arff joined The Darcy from Lorien Hotel and Spa, an upscale address in Alexandria, Virginia operated by Kimpton Hotels. As General Manager, Mr Arff led the Lorien through an ownership change, developing a strong relationship with the new owners and successfully mentoring team members while achieving the highest customer service score of among 13 Kimpton properties within the Mid-Atlantic region. Previously he spent over two years as General Manger of Morrison House, and prior to that was Assistant General Manager of Monaco Alexandria. Mr Arff initially joined Kimpton as Front Office Manager of Hotel Palomar in Washington, where his talent with the company’s loyalty program earned him recognition as a “Kimpton In Touch Champion” for the Mid-Atlantic from 2006-2007. He got his start in the industry leading the Front Office of Park Hotel Bremen, a Five-Star/Five-Diamond luxury address in Bremen, Germany. Mr Arff also held management positions at the Ritz Carlton Georgetown, and the Hay Adams, an independent luxury hotel which is part of the Leading Hotels of the World. Born and raised in Bremen, Germany, Mr Arff earned a bachelor’s degree from Hotel Management College Am Rübekamp in Bremen. Throughout his time in Alexandria, Mr Arff is highly involved with the community, holding positions as Chairman of the Board of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association, as well as Chairmen of the Alexandria Hotel Association.