Eugène de Rooze has been appointed as Hotel Manager at Al Husn Hotel Muscat
Al Husn Hotel Muscat announces the appointment of Eugène de Rooze as Hotel Manager, bringing a wealth of international luxury hospitality experience to one of Oman’s most distinctive coastal retreats.
Set high above the Gulf of Oman within the wider Hilton Muscat, Barr Al Jissah Resorts destination, Al Husn Hotel Muscat is known for its quiet elegance, elevated service and strong sense of place. With Eugène’s appointment, the hotel enters its next chapter with a continued focus on thoughtful luxury, operational excellence and guest experiences that reflect the beauty and character of Oman.
A Dutch-national with more than 20 years of experience across leading hospitality destinations, Eugène has held senior roles across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States. His career spans some of the world’s most recognised luxury hotel brands, including Kempinski, Waldorf Astoria, The Ritz-Carlton, Hyatt and Fairmont, giving him a global perspective shaped by both landmark resorts and complex city hotels.
Most recently, Eugène served as Hotel Manager at Kempinski Palace Cairo, where he oversaw the hotel’s key operational divisions across rooms, food and beverage, culinary, security, spa and recreation, training and quality. Prior to this, he was Director of Operations at Waldorf Astoria Kuwait where he played a pivotal role in the hotel’s pre-opening and early success, contributing to Forbes Five-Star recognition for both the hotel and spa within its first year of operation.
Known for his hands-on leadership style and focus on developing high-performing teams, Eugène brings a people-first approach to luxury hospitality. His experience in pre-openings, repositioning projects, large-scale operations and service refinement will support Al Husn Hotel Muscat as it continues to strengthen its position as an intimate luxury retreat rooted in Omani warmth and cultural character.
In his new role, Eugène will oversee the hotel’s day-to-day operations, working closely with the wider resort leadership team to further elevate the guest journey across Al Husn Hotel Muscat, from arrival and service delivery to dining, wellness and bespoke experiences.
Al Husn Hotel Muscat forms part of Hilton Muscat, Barr Al Jissah Resorts, a landmark coastal destination comprising DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar and the adult-only resort, Al Husn Hotel Muscat. The destination is recognised for its dramatic natural setting, expansive beachfront, diverse dining experiences and strong heritage appeal.
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