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The MOHI by Appellation Unveils New Name and Culinary Concepts

Appellation, the groundbreaking culinary-first hotel brand by Chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with visionary vintner and developer Frank Léal of Léal Hospitality to announce The MOHI by Appellation, formerly known as Hotel MOHI by Appellation. The hotel will debut in 2027 as Morgan Hill’s first full-service luxury boutique hotel, marking the next evolution of Léal’s vision to establish Morgan Hill as a compelling food and wine mecca in Northern California. 

Appellation™
Morgan Hill, California, United States
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Teresa Chen has been appointed as General Manager at The MOHI by Appellation

Hotel MOHI by Appellation, opening in Q2 2026 in downtown Morgan Hill, Calif., proudly announces the appointment of Teresa Chen as general manager. In this role, Chen will oversee all facets of the resort's performance — including guest experience, operational excellence, and team development for the highly anticipated property, set to debut as the first full-service, luxury boutique resort in Morgan Hill.

Appellation™
Morgan Hill, California, United States
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Jennifer Van Every has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The MOHI by Appellation

Hotel MOHI by Appellation, opening in early 2026 in downtown Morgan Hill, Calif. proudly announces the appointment of Jennifer Van Every as Director of Sales & Marketing. In this role, Van Every will oversee all sales, marketing and event strategy for the highly anticipated property—the first full-service boutique hotel in Morgan Hill.

Appellation™
Morgan Hill, California, United States
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Chef-Driven Hotel Brand Appellation to Open Urban Resort in Morgan Hill, CA

Appellation, the groundbreaking culinary-first hotel brand by celebrated American chef Charlie Palmer and luxury hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, joins forces with visionary vintner Frank Léal of Léal Hospitality to announce Hotel MOHI by Appellation. Set to debut in fall 2025 in Silicon Valley's charming Downtown Morgan Hill, the opening will mark the first full-service luxury boutique hotel in the destination.

Appellation™
Morgan Hill, California, United States