Stephane Mercier has been appointed as General Manager at Pendry Tampa

Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephane Mercier as General Manager of Pendry Tampa, the highly anticipated luxury hotel and residential development set to open in 2027. Mercier brings more than 35 years of global hospitality experience, with a distinguished career spanning Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean.

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Most recently, he served as Managing Director of The National Hotel Miami Beach, where he led the luxury boutique hotel’s operations while concurrently overseeing the pre-opening planning and development for a new hospitality project in Marrakech, Morocco. His impressive career includes serving as General Manager of the Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, where he successfully led the property’s repositioning following its transition from Mandarin Oriental, as well as General Manager of Conrad Miami, overseeing 205 guestrooms and suites alongside 113 branded residences. Mercier also led the pre-opening and successful launch of Conrad Cartagena, establishing the premier five-star resort as a destination in the region.

Ideally situated in the epicenter of the city’s acclaimed downtown Riverwalk, Pendry Tampa will feature 220 guestrooms and 200 Pendry Residences, a three-meal restaurant, lobby bar and lounge, rooftop pool and lounge, Spa Pendry, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and the brand’s signature Paintbox children’s program, along with 11,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

For more information about Pendry Tampa, please visit www.pendry.com/tampa and follow @pendryhotels and @pendrytampa. For details on Pendry Residences, visit www.pendry.com/residences and follow @pendryresidencestampa.

Stephane Mercier is an alumnus of Cornell | Nolan School of Hotel Administration – Class of 2014.

General Management USA & Canada United States Florida Tampa

An exceptional and elegant collection of renowned properties featuring the finest accommodations accompanied by attentive, engaging, and exclusive personal service. These worldly and illustrious hotels, located in vibrant city centers or destination escapes, provide guests with notable inspirations. Exceptional dining, entertainment, and spas showcase an elegant collection of the world’s most memorable experiences.

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