Cristina Dalal

Graduate Hotels® is pleased to announce the appointment of the executive team at Graduate Roosevelt Island, the brand's debut property in New York City and island's first ever hotel. Positioned at the entrance of the Cornell Tech campus, the 224-key, 18-story hotel is managed by Highgate and offers a scholastic retreat in the middle of the East River with bright, modern spaces and breathtaking views of Manhattan, Queens and beyond. Cristina Dalal brings over a decade of hotel sales experience to the property as Director of Sales.

A graduate of New York University, Dalal joins the team following various positions at both boutique and larger hotel settings. Dalal has a strong understanding of the wide range of expectations and experiences guests desire. Prior to joining the Graduate Roosevelt Island, Dalal has worked with hotels including the Delamar Hotel in Greenwich CT, Sound View Greenport, and in New York City the TWA Hotel and more recently the SIXTY SoHo. At Graduate Roosevelt Island, Dalal will handle events at the hotel's various spaces including a 2,220 square foot ballroom with floor to ceiling windows and natural light. With the opportunity to attract visitors looking to host events at the Graduate Roosevelt Island, as well as working with local New Yorkers looking for a fresh and unique location to host their events, Dalal looks forward to showcasing the hotel's magnificent views and spaces, as well as the history of its location.