David Valencia has been appointed as General Manager at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, the cornerstone of refined boutique hospitality in downtown Salt Lake, is proud to announce the appointment of David Valencia as General Manager. A seasoned hotelier with more than two decades of industry leadership—including 15 years cultivating IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio—Valencia transitions into this role with a proven track record of operational excellence and a visionary approach to guest engagement.
Valencia’s appointment signals a strategic move for the property as Salt Lake City’s luxury landscape undergoes a sophisticated evolution. As the market experiences an increase in global demand and a heightened appetite for bespoke travel experiences, Valencia’s mastery of high-level operations and his deep-rooted understanding of the IHG Luxury & Lifestyle ethos serve as a vital catalyst for the hotel’s continued growth and local influence.
Valencia steps into the position following successful assignments as Interim General Manager at both Kimpton RiverPlace Portland and Kimpton Pittman Dallas. Prior to his General Manager appointments, he served as Hotel Manager on the pre-opening team at InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk.
Valencia’s trajectory is the embodiment of IHG’s "Room to Grow" philosophy. Having launched his career as a bellman, he cultivated a foundational mastery of the "first impression," a perspective that has informed his rise through increasingly complex leadership roles. This hands-on evolution has equipped him with a rare, 360-degree understanding of hotel dynamics, from back-of-house efficiency to front-facing service standards. Since joining IHG in 2012, his career has been defined by his ability to adapt to diverse market demands at prestigious properties including InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, InterContinental San Francisco, and InterContinental Mark Hopkins.
Beyond his operational credentials—which include managing property renovations, leading large-scale teams, and driving financial performance—Valencia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Tourism Management from the University of Massachusetts.
David Valencia is an alumnus of University of Massachusetts, Amherst .