Matt Sommers has been appointed as General Manager at Le Méridien Washington, D.C., The Madison
Le Méridien, Washington, D.C., The Madison, a legacy property located in downtown Washington, D.C., is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Sommers as its General Manager, bringing two decades of hospitality leadership experience spanning luxury, lifestyle and full-service hotels. In his new role, Sommers will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, providing strategic leadership across the property while guiding the executive team, advancing business performance and delivering exceptional guest experiences that honor the hotel's legacy and position it for continued success.
Most recently, Sommers served as general manager of YOTEL Washington DC, where he spearheaded post-pandemic revitalization of the property and modernized technology infrastructure for operational and guest efficiency. Prior to YOTEL, he held the position of director of operations for Westin D.C. City Center and general manager of Capitol Hill Hotel. Sommers’ career also includes leadership positions with MGM Resorts International, as well as Forbes Five-Star Salamander Middleburg, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Fairmont Heritage Place Franz Klammer Lodge and Monte Carlo Resort and Casino (now Park MGM).
Sommers holds a Master Certificate in Hospitality Management from Cornell University, with concentrations in service excellence, hospitality marketing, hotel revenue management and customer-focused leadership. He also earned a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Matt Sommers is an alumnus of Cornell | Nolan School of Hotel Administration – Class of 2013.