Robert Rechtermann has been appointed General Manager at The London NYC in New York
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel portfolio for the smart luxury traveler, today announced the appointment of Robert Rechtermann as general manager of The London NYC. In his role, Robert will oversee the day-to-day operations of the prestigious 562-key all-suite luxury hotel as the property undergoes a complete 18-month long renovation before it officially reflags as Conrad New York Midtown in spring 2019. Rechtermann brings an impressive 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, primarily in the luxury segment, boasting an extensive background in hotel leadership and management. Most recently, and for the past six years, Rechtermann served as the general manager of the Conrad brand’s flagship property in Manhattan, the 463 all-suite Conrad New York. As general manager of Conrad New York, Robert oversaw the hotel during its pre-opening and opening phase and successfully positioned the hotel as one of Manhattan’s top luxury hotels. Robert also served as general manager of The Peninsula New York from 2007 to 2011, where he directed a $35M refurbishment program which included 239 guest rooms and suites, a landmark rooftop bar and five-star spa. Under his leadership, both the hotel and spa achieved a Forbes five-star rating for the very first time. In 2006, he began his tenure with Peninsula as resident manager of the 339-room renowned Peninsula Hotel in Chicago that eventually led to his position as General Manager of The Peninsula New York a year later. Prior to his role at Peninsula Hotels, Robert worked for the Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Boston in various operational and food and beverage positions and Hilton Short Hills, Regency Hotel (NYC), Shutters on the Beach hotel in Santa Monica and the 392-room Long Beach Hilton in Long Beach, CA. Robert embarked upon his distinguished hospitality career at the legendary Waldorf Astoria New York holding key managerial positions in food and beverage including the areas of banqueting services and catering sales. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel management from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford, NJ and currently resides in Connecticut with his wife and three sons.
