Anthony Fanella has been appointed as Director of Food & Beverage at Denū Hotel & Spa

Denū Hotel & Spa, slated to open in September 2026 as the newest hotel within Pacific Hospitality Group's Meritage Collection in downtown Phoenix, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Fanella as Director of Food & Beverage.

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Fanella oversees Denū's ambitious food and beverage program with a vision of establishing the hotel as a premier dining destination in downtown Phoenix. He brings more than 15 years of hospitality leadership experience, most recently serving as Director of Food & Beverage at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort & Spa, where he led nine distinct dining and beverage venues. Known for driving operational excellence, cultivating high-performing teams, and delivering elevated guest experiences, Fanella is well-positioned to lead Denū's culinary vision across concepts Sartén Kitchen & Bar, Nidos Rooftop Bar and Blend Café.

Denū Hotel & Spa will feature 236 guestrooms, a Hammam-inspired spa experience at Solstone Holistic Spa, a rooftop pool with sweeping city views and 23,000 square feet of flexible event space. Reservations are now open for stays beginning September 2026 at www.denuhotel.com.

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The Meritage Collection blends iconic, one-of-a-kind places with locally inspired enrichment programs designed for the curious traveler. A uniquely laid-back approach to the good life reflects our warm, sunshine-soaked California roots. With acclaimed resorts in Napa Valley, La Jolla, Kauai, and now Huntington Beach, the Meritage Collection truly sets the stage for the extraordinary.

Since 1987, Pacific Hospitality Group, LLC (PHG) has maintained a strategic vision and strong sense of core values as guiding principles for business success. With luxury hotel properties from Napa Valley to Southern California, PHG’s growing portfolio of hotel and resort investments reinforces the company’s cohesive vision. PHG manages, develops, finances, and owns hotel assets in California including Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara,...