Teresa Chen

Hotel MOHI by Appellation, opening in Q2 2026 in downtown Morgan Hill, Calif., proudly announces the appointment of Teresa Chen as general manager. In this role, Chen will oversee all facets of the resort's performance — including guest experience, operational excellence, and team development for the highly anticipated property, set to debut as the first full-service, luxury boutique resort in Morgan Hill.

A seasoned hospitality executive with more than a decade of leadership experience across luxury and lifestyle hotel brands, Chen has held senior leadership roles across the Hyatt brand throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and greater Northern California region. Her past experience includes leading Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, JdV by Hyatt as general manager, along with senior leadership roles across Hotel De Anza, A Destination Hotel by Hyatt and Grand Hyatt at SFO, where she played a key role in the hotel's 2019 opening. No stranger to the Appellation brand, Chen most recently served as a project manager for the opening of Appellation Healdsburg, which debuted in September 2025.

As general manager of Hotel MOHI by Appellation, Chen will lead the property through its pre-opening phase and beyond, with responsibilities spanning financial and budget oversight, team recruitment and development, cross-departmental alignment, and execution of Appellation's culinary-first hospitality vision. She will work closely with culinary leadership to bring Hotel MOHI by Appellation's signature Charlie Palmer restaurant, bars, and gathering spaces to life while cultivating strong relationships within the Morgan Hill community.

Set to open in Q2 2026, Hotel MOHI by Appellation will redefine luxury hospitality and culinary innovation in Morgan Hill. The visionary project comes from Frank Léal, entrepreneur and founder of Léal Hospitality, in partnership with Appellation, the culinary-first hospitality brand co-founded by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger. Designed to celebrate the region's rich agricultural heritage and vibrant food culture, the resort will feature a 215-seat signature Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar, a terrace pool, a modern spa, and extensive event spaces, including a 7,482-square-foot ballroom accommodating up to 500 guests and an additional 5,224 square feet of dedicated function space. Guests and locals alike will enjoy a dynamic mix of offerings, from a marketplace and flower shop to a café that transitions into a cocktail and wine bar by night, creating a seamless blend of community, cuisine, and contemporary luxury.

The hotel's debut follows a number of recent 2025 openings for Appellation, including Appellation Healdsburg and Appellation Lodi - Wine & Roses Resort and Spa, as the brand continues to expand its footprint across California and beyond.

For more information, please visit www.appellationhotels.com/hotels/california-morgan-hill/