Vincent Vienne

The Knickerbocker Hotel, the New York City landmark hotel located at the edge of Times Square and near Bryant Park, announces the appointment of Vincent Vienne to Managing Director. Effective immediately, Mr. Vienne manages and oversees the property's 330 luxury guestrooms, signature restaurant and bar Charlie Palmer at The Knick, rooftop bar St. Cloud, ground level café Jake's and 2,200-square-foot event space.

Mr. Vienne's career spans more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, with superlative experience in leading luxury properties in the United States and Europe. Immediately prior to his appointment at The Knickerbocker, Mr. Vienne served as Managing Director of fellow Highgate property, The Quin. In this role, Mr. Vienne oversaw a two-year period of exceptional growth. Prior to his work with The Quin, he held multiple management positions with Accor Hotels Group, working at their properties in New York City and Philadelphia over the course of several years.

Commenting on his new position, Mr. Vienne noted, "To have earned the opportunity to lead a property so important to the fabric of New York is a distinct honor. I am delighted to join the team and oversee a prestigious hotel that continues to reinvent and build upon its rich history and legacy."

The Knickerbocker Hotel is managed by Highgate, a premier hospitality investment and management company whose growing portfolio includes more than 100 properties in gateway cities worldwide. RLJ Lodging Trust, a real estate investment trust, owns The Knickerbocker Hotel.