Sebastian Stutz has been appointed as General Manager at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas
With 25 years of global hospitality experience, Stutz spent more than a decade with Hilton Hotels & Resorts and more than 13 years with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, where he worked at both domestic and international properties in Germany, Dubai, Jamaica, Egypt, Miami and Atlanta. Most recently, Stutz served as hotel manager of The Hilton New Orleans Riverside and resident manager of The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel where he was part of the leadership team who led the property to numerous accolades, including two consecutive Hotel of the Year awards, a prestigious Connie Award, and Food and Beverage Division of the Year. In 2018, as the Interim General Manager, Stutz also led the successful transition of the Mandarin Oriental Atlanta to the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Hotel.
In his new role as General Manager, Stutz looks forward to overseeing all aspects of the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas hotel alongside the talented team already in place. Among his first priorities will be leading the team through a multi-million-dollar transformation to debut a sleek, new contemporary design that will cement the property as the premier luxury destination on the bustling Las Vegas Strip. "The team in place at the Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas has done a phenomenal job at creating unforgettable guest experiences that can only be found in Las Vegas," said General Manager Sebastian Stutz. "I look forward to continuing the legacy that the team has built while looking ahead to the future with our upcoming renovation, which will undoubtedly propel the hotel to be one of the world's most sought-after and exciting destinations."
Stutz was born and raised in Germany and fell into the hospitality industry out of a desire to travel the world, broaden his horizons and experience new cultures. A creative at heart, Stutz is also a talented artist, specializing in acrylic abstract art and sculptures, even having one of his sculptures featured on the popular St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans' French Quarter.
In his free time, Stutz also enjoys running, having completed four marathons, and annually attends an Olympic training camp for avid runners.