Ensemble takes over operations of the 250-room Silicon Valley hotel it developed in 2018, expanding its managed portfolio to 15 properties generating $250M annually.
Hotel Nia, an Autograph Collection Hotel, a sleek luxury destination in the heart of Silicon Valley, proudly announces the appointment of Benjamin Duverge as General Manager. In this role, Duverge will oversee all hotel operations, with a focus on strategic growth, owner relations, team leadership, and delivering an elevated guest experience across rooms, food and beverage, and meetings and events.
Hotel Nia, an Autograph Collection Hotel, a sleek luxury destination in the heart of Silicon Valley, proudly announces the appointment of Paul Rogers as its new Director of Food & Beverage. In this role, Rogers will lead all food and beverage operations at the property, spanning signature restaurant Porta Blu, in-room dining, banquet services for meetings and events, and more. With a strong focus on quality and service, he will shape a dynamic food and beverage program that appeals to both hotel guests and the local community.
Hotel Nia, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel ideally located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Kermabon as its new General Manager. In this role, Kermabon will oversee the hotel's daily operations, drive strategic business development, lead the management team, and elevate guest experiences through curated programming and activations.
The new citizenM hotel, situated at Meta's campus designed by Frank Gehry, showcases the brand's signature high-tech style. This 32nd global property, developed with the architectural expertise of concrete and Baskervill, utilized sustainable modular construction methods.
Rosewood Sand Hill, the five-star hotel set in Menlo Park, California, has partnered with acclaimed Chef Seamus Mullen to serve as the property's Culinary Director. Through this partnership, Seamus will oversee the creative aspects of the culinary program across the hotel's three outlets and in-room dining, from menu development to the curation of new food and beverage experiences. Seamus will guide the team at Rosewood Sand Hill to deliver convivial culinary concepts for the resort's signature, Michelin-starred restaurant, Madera, The Library & Bar and the seasonal poolside pop-up.
Robert Sulatycky has been appointed Executive Chef at Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury five-star hotel set in Menlo Park, California. In his new role, Sulatycky will oversee all F&B outlets at Rosewood Sand Hill, providing strategic direction to the property's culinary team and its three dining establishments, including Madera, the hotel's famed Michelin-starred restaurant, The Library & Bar and the seasonal Pool Garden Terrace. Sulatycky's addition to the team comes at an exciting time as Rosewood Sand Hill prepares to introduce a collection of new culinary programs and partnerships to its guests.
broughtonHOTELS, a leading hospitality management company, announces the appointment of Daniel Romero to General Manager, Park James Hotel. As the newly appointed General Manager, Romero willmanage the day-to-day operations of the luxury boutique hotel and the onsite farm-to-fork restaurant, Oak + Violet.
Hotel Nia, a newly opened Autograph Collection property in Silicon Valley, announces its achievement as a LEED® Certified Silver building. Developed by Ensemble Investments with architectural design byCuningham Group Architecture and LEED Engineering by Integral Group, the presentation of this award represents a milestone achievement for the 11-story, 250-room hotel, and reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and green practices.
Park James Hotel, part of broughtonHOTELS, is set to bring a one-of-a-kind hospitality and entertainment experience to California's tech capital with the opening of a 61-room luxury boutique hotel and chef-driven restaurant, Oak Violet, on September 24, 2018.
Johanna Philipps has been named director of sales and marketing at Rosewood Sand Hill, the ultra-luxury hotel in Menlo Park, California. In this role, Philipps will develop and implement innovative sales and marketing strategies for the award-winning 121-room property. With over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales, Philipps will apply her vast experience to her new position at Rosewood Sand Hill. Most recently, Philipps served as director of sales at Rosewood Sand Hill, where she aided in growing the hotel's sales and media presence. Previously, Philipps also acted as group sales manager for Rosewood Sand Hill, during which time she was charged with cultivating business within the local California, eastern United States, and international markets. In the past, Philipps has also held roles as senior catering sales manager and group sales coordinator at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Philipps graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology-Organizational Studies and Communication.
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has appointed Philip Meyer as managing director of Rosewood Sand Hill, the ultra-luxury hotel in Menlo Park, California. In his new role, Meyer will oversee and lead all facets of the prestigious property, including the Michelin-starred signature restaurant Madera and Sense, A Rosewood Spa®.
Scott Wallen has been appointed hotel manager of Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury hotel located in Menlo Park, California. In his new role, Wallen will utilize his astute leadership skills to oversee day-to-day operations and uphold service standards at the esteemed hotel.
UpLift today announced it has appointed former Cisco Enterprise SVP/GM Rob Soderbery to be its first President. Soderbery, an early investor and founding board member of the company, will be responsible for all business, engineering and operations functions at UpLift. The company also announced the appointment of Tom Botts as Chief Commercial Officer and Noha Carrington as Chief Capital Officer to build scale in go-to-market, and capital strategy and operations.
Weston Spiegl, the General Manager, will oversee the operation of both Park James and Oak+Violet, a California craft kitchen. He has previously held executive positions for Levy Restaurants at the STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater, Saddle Ranch Chop House, Walt Disney Company, and St. Regis Resort and Spa in Dana Point, CA. Weston led the Walt Disney Company to win multiple Cheers Beverage Excellence Awards and is a certified Sommelier. Weston Spiegl said "I am excited to be a part of bringing a new luxury hotel and restaurant to Menlo Park. We want to be the gathering place for locals and travelers looking for personalized service and an exceptional food and beverage experience."
Broughton Hotels, a leading Anaheim, California based hospitality management company, announced today the appointment of new members of the executive team for the Park James, a luxury boutique hotel, and Oak+Violet, a California craft kitchen, opening this summer in Menlo Park, California. Daniel Romero, the hotel's Assistant General Manager, will oversee daily operations of the hotel delivering personalized service and anticipating guest needs. Prior to joining Park James, he was the Director of Experience at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz, Director of Front Office at The Camby, an Autograph Collection Hotel, and held a variety of positions at the Radisson Suites in Tucson.
Hotel Nia announced its opening today, joining Autograph Collection Hotels" diverse and dynamic portfolio of more than 135 independent hotels that celebrate the founder"s passion, thoughtfulness of design, inherent craft and connection with the locale. The hotel offers a new approach to high-end hospitality with intuitive technological innovations, Mediterranean-inspired Californian cuisine, a coffee bar and café, a distinctive pool scene, and more.
Hotel Nia (200 Independence Dr.), a luxury hotel located in the heart of Silicon Valley, announces Chaya Donne as Director of Sales and Marketing . The 250-room property is scheduled to open spring 2018. Prior to joining the Hotel Nia team, Donne served as the Director of Sales and Events at the four-diamond luxury Stanford Park Hotel. Among her many other accomplishments, she has also served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the Hilton San Diego Mission Valley, the San Diego Marriott La Jolla, and the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles and Tucson, AZ.
Rosewood Sand Hill, the luxury hotel located in Menlo Park, California, has appointed Luca Bruno as Restaurant General Manager at Madera, the hotel’s Michelin-starred signature restaurant. In his new role, Bruno will continue the ongoing success of Madera and oversee all restaurant operations including staff management and guest interactions. Bruno will also work closely with both front and back of house staff to optimize the restaurant experience for guests.
Ensemble Real Estate Investments and AECOM Capital, the investment fund of AECOM, a premier fully integrated global infrastructure firm, are proud to announce that the 250-room hotel located at 200 Independence Street, in Menlo Park, California will officially be named Hotel Nia. Hotel Nia, a name which means "bright light", is 11-stories of gleaming glass that offers space to shine, room to think and environments to promote the freedom to relax. The new build hotel and restaurant is a key component of Silicon Valley's landmark Menlo Gateway project, which will include three office buildings and accompanying parking structures. Hotel Nia, which will celebrate its topping out on March 28, 2017, is on schedule to open in January of 2018.