Vanessa Williams has been appointed as Managing Director at The Manner

The Manner is delighted to announce Vanessa Williams as its new Managing Director. Soho's discreet luxury hotel recently celebrated one year in business since opening in September 2024, and is thrilled to forge ahead with Williams at the helm.

Vanessa Williams

Williams' career spans nearly three decades across more than ten countries, where she shaped exceptional guest experiences around the world, leading renowned properties including Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills and Beijing, Conrad Seoul, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Sandy Lane Barbados, Sukhothai Bangkok, Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills and, most recently, The Vinoy Resort St. Petersburg.

Her depth of expertise and genuine passion for luxury hospitality have brought her around the globe and now to New York City, where she is excited to nurture the local community and continue elevating The Manner's guest experience.

Williams' leadership will steward The Manner into its future, nurturing the warm hospitality, acclaimed design and refined service that garnered the hotel its award-winning international recognition.

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