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Sonesta Announces the Opening of Signature Inn by Sonesta in Mountain View, Ca

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the grand opening of Signature Inn Mountain View, a 31-room, upper-economy property located in Mountain View, California. The hotel is conveniently located in Silicon Valley, near Google’s headquarters, the vibrant shopping and dining of Castro Street and Shoreline Park.

The Ameswell Hotel, A New Design And Technology-Oriented Independent Hotel In Silicon Valley, Is Now Open

The Ameswell Hotel, a new design and technology-oriented independent hotel, is now officially open as of mid-July in the heart of Mountain View, California. Designed by BAMO, San Francisco's award-winning design team, The Ameswell is the newest hotel from Broadreach Capital Partners and Rockwood Capital, managed by Storey Hotel Management Group. With many of the same key players behind the nearby critically acclaimed Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park, The Ameswell is bringing modern luxury to Mountain View.

Hyatt Centric Brand Expands In California With Opening Of Hyatt Centric Mountain View In Silicon Valley

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Mountain View. Ideally situated in the Village at San Antonio Center, the new 167-room hotel marks the lifestyle brand's first property in Silicon Valley, Calif. and its fourth in the state. Designed for a growing segment of savvy explorers seeking shareable moments to inspire others, the Hyatt Centric brand currently has 29 properties across 11 countries, including Chile, France, Spain, India, Japan, and more.

Rich Higdon has been appointed as General Manager at Hyatt Centric Mountain View

Hyatt Centric Mountain View, slated to open mid-July, announces an executive leadership team with more than eight decades of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new hotel. Rich Higdon has been appointed as general manager of the 167-room lifestyle hotel in the heart of Silicon Valley. Before taking the helm of Hyatt Centric Mountain View, Higdon worked as opening general manager for Hyatt Place Emeryville/San Francisco Bay Area. He previously held a variety of leadership roles at Hilton, including a 15-year stint as general manager of Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, as well as independent hotels. His first hospitality job was working as a bellhop at the nearby Cupertino Inn. This early emphasis on guest service has held him in good stead, leading to career accolades including the Conrad Hilton Award and a Property of the Year Award from Interstate Hotels & Resorts. 

Keith Battaglia has been appointed as Director of Sales at Hyatt Centric Mountain View

Hyatt Centric Mountain View, slated to open mid-July, announces an executive leadership team with more than eight decades of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new hotel. Director of Sales Keith Battaglia began his hospitality career in high school, bussing tables at the Holiday Inn in Auburn, N.Y. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in international relations from Boston University, focusing on business and economics while minoring in Spanish. "I'm delighted to lead the sales effort at Hyatt Centric Mountain View," says Battaglia, whose hospitality career has included sales and marketing roles at a yacht club, a luxury ranch and a glamping resort as well as conference centers and hotels under the Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt brands. "I've worked with a variety of intriguing properties over the years, but nothing compares to the excitement of showing clients everything this unique new hotel has to offer."In addition to guest rooms accessorized with local art, Hyatt Centric Mountain View will offer lively meeting space - both inside and out - with an elegant ballroom featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls that slide open to access al fresco seating. With 10,000 square feet of function space and full-service catering, the property will accommodate requests for special events up to 500 people.

Bryan Showalter has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hyatt Centric Mountain View

Hyatt Centric Mountain View, slated to open mid-July, announces an executive leadership team with more than eight decades of combined hospitality experience. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is developing and will manage the new hotel. Bryan Showalter has been named executive chef of Fairchilds Public House, the hotel's restaurant and bar.