Four Seasons Hotel Seattle announces the appointment of Graham Williamson as General Manager. A respected leader within Four Seasons since 2003, Williamson brings more than 20 years of international experience shaped by operational excellence, thoughtful innovation, and a people-first approach to hospitality.
Azul Hospitality, managing group of Hotel Theodore Seattle, Tapestry by Hilton and Mayflower Park Hotel, announced today the appointment of Andrew Harris as General Manager of both iconic Seattle properties, effective January 5, 2026.
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle welcomes Chef Andrea Ferrandi as Executive Chef. A Four Seasons veteran with more than 15 years of culinary experience at luxury hotels and resorts worldwide, Andrea will lead all culinary operations at the downtown hotel, including Goldfinch Tavern in partnership with Ethan Stowell; INFINITY pool + bar in the summer months; catering and events; and in-room dining.
Hilton Motif Seattle announces the opening of its reimagined rooftop concept, Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails. Set to open on Monday, September 29, Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails will blend elevated dining with laid-back charm, featuring a coastal-inspired menu, led by newly appointed Executive Chef Angel Huapaya.
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, has officially completed its property-wide renovation. Rooted in the natural beauty and soul of the Pacific Northwest, the boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Seattle (1101 4th Avenue), welcomes guests with refreshed interiors and the debut of its signature restaurant, Marin, all designed to reflect Seattle's ever-evolving spirit.
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is proud to announce the opening of 1 Hotel Seattle, a new sanctuary of sustainability and sophisticated design in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Set in the South Lake Union neighborhood—home to some of Seattle's most innovative tech companies—this nature-inspired retreat combines sustainable luxury, hyper-local culinary experiences, and the rugged elegance of the region's landscapes.
Populus Hotels, a carbon-positive hotel collection committed to environmentally responsible hospitality, has announced the upcoming opening of its second property—Populus Seattle—set to welcome guests in late spring 2025. Located in Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, the new hotel is a transformative adaptive reuse project that breathes new life into the 1907 Westland Building, offering 120 rooms and a guest experience deeply rooted in the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.
Hotel Westland, the luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, and rooftop bar opening at RailSpur in Seattle's Pioneer Square in spring 2025, is pleased to unveil its Pacific Northwest-inspired interior design by Curioso. Developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and managed by Aparium Hotel Group, a pioneer in the lifestyle hotel industry, Hotel Westland pays homage to its surroundings including the city's rich history from railway to waterway, along with its nearby waters and forests. The hotel, which features 120 guest rooms, modern amenities, Pioneer Square's first rooftop bar, and a signature restaurant - all fueled by an authentic connection to community, art, and Seattle's deep-rooted history, maintains the integrity and charm of the building's original 1907 roots.
Hotel 1000, LXR Hotels & Resorts has appointed Jeffery Modaff as general manager of the MICHELIN 1 Key, 120-room boutique hotel in downtown Seattle. In his new role, Modaff oversees daily hotel operations while ensuring an exceptional guest experience delivered with Pacific Northwest hospitality.
Reside, a global leader in residential hospitality management, has today announced the appointment of Walter "J.R." Dembiec, Jr., as Brand President of 'Reside, a Wyndham Residence'. Dembiec is tasked with spearheading Reside's flagship branded residences offering, which includes the newly-launched 'Reside, a Wyndham Residence'. He will be responsible for the line's expansion in the upscale extended-stay segment through a 10-year tie-up with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchisor.Dembiec, who joined Reside in 2018 as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, brings over three decades of legal and business expertise to his new role. During his tenure, Dembiec has been instrumental in Reside's success, forging strategic alliances with leading hospitality organizations, strengthening corporate governance, and driving the company's growth into new markets. As Brand President, Dembiec will lead the evolution of the flagship 'Reside, a Wyndham Residence', focusing on scaling the business in premier urban destinations and delivering professionally managed, residence-style accommodations tailored to both business and leisure extended-stay guests.The launch of 'Reside, a Wyndham Residence' earlier this year reflects rapidly growing demand for extended-stay accommodations that offer the comfort and convenience of home with hotel-like amenities. Designed for mid to long-term travelers, families, and groups, the new residences bridge the gap between traditional hotels and residential living. Through an alliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, five residence-style hotels are currently open or under development, in locations including Seattle, Houston, Washington, D.C. and New Orleans. Expansion is planned across top urban markets with a focus on the top 50 U.S. markets. The launch of this deal also marked the debut of the Wyndham Residence tier in the U.S.
Upon opening, Hotel Westland will anchor the RailSpur micro-district in Pioneer Square, a cultural hub where art, music, history, and community converge. Developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with interiors by Curioso, the hotel preserves the original 1907 brick and Douglas Fir timbers of the Manufacturers Exchange Building.
Aparium Hotel Group, a leader in the lifestyle hotel industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Lapasin as Managing Director and General Manager of Hotel Westland, the luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, and rooftop bar opening at RailSpur in Seattle's Pioneer Square in spring 2025. As a fifth-generation Seattleite, Lapasin has a deep knowledge and personal connection to the city and brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the property, having held senior leadership roles with renowned luxury brands including, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and the iconic Salish Lodge & Spa.
AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast hospitality design, hotel renovation, multi-family residential design, and affordable housing architectural design firm, is extremely pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Kluess to Principal.
SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, today announced plans to take over Seattle's Pan Pacific Hotel, which will be transformed into 1 Hotel Seattle in 2025. Set in the trendsetting South Lake Union neighborhood, the hotel is known for its ideal location— near downtown, the Climate Pledge Arena, and Amazon's headquarters. The views from the hotel are spectacular, with many of the rooms overlooking Seattle's famed Space Needle. Throughout the transformation process, the property will continue to welcome guests, offering uninterrupted hospitality amid the evolution into a highly anticipated, nature-inspired sanctuary. When it becomes 1 Hotel Seattle, the reinvented property will fuse sustainable luxury with the restorative power of nature—a trademark of 1 Hotels, the mission-driven hotel brand.
General Manager Dale Johnson joined Kimpton Palladian Hotel Seattle earlier this year to lead the property's hotel and F&B operations. Dale brings decades of hospitality operations experience, including several years of general manager experience at another Kimpton property in the Pacific Northwest. Dale began his career with Hilton, honing his leadership skills in markets across the United States including at the Embassy Suites in Memphis, DoubleTree in Boston and Campbell, CA, and the Inn at Penn in Philadelphia. Dale joined Kimpton in 2021 as general manager at Kimpton Hotel Vintage in Portland, where he successfully relaun ched the property's food and beverage program. Dale holds a degree from Southern Illinois University and resides in Seattle. In his spare time, Dale is an avid traveler and enjoys photography.
Thompson Seattle is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonja Chase as General Manager. Drawing upon more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Chase will bring innovative ideas and a passion for the Thompson Brand to her role overseeing all operations of the award-winning luxury lifestyle property, located in the heart of downtown Seattle.
Mohammed Khan, the new director of operations, is a Washingtonian and has worked in hospitality since 2010, starting his career while attending college. He was most recently the assistant director of operations for the Hyatt group, A Seattle Collection, having been promoted to that role from the director of rooms in 2022. Khan is tasked with ensuring the highest levels of guest satisfaction, colleague satisfaction, cleanliness, building functionality, financial success and hospitality, according to the Hyatt tradition.
Steuerwald has over 40 years of experience working in the hospitality industry. In 1998, he began his Hyatt career working as a sous chef at Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman. Over the ensuing decades, he worked at the Grand Hyatt Kauai in Hawaii, as the executive chef at Manchester Grand Hyatt in California and Hyatt Regency Denver and then as the director of operations at Grand Hyatt Denver and director of food and beverage at Manchester Grand Hyatt. In 2019, Steuerwald transferred to Canada to be the general manager of Hyatt Regency Calgary, a hotel he served in as executive chef 20 years before. Prior to joining the Grand Hyatt Seattle team, he was the general manager of Resort at Squaw Creek, a Destination by Hyatt property.
Grand Hyatt's new director of sales, Chris Jacoby, has over 20 years of experience working in hotel sales and marketing management in the luxury and lifestyle sector. He brings a passion for branding and positioning to this new role, in which he will focus on reintroducing the property to meeting and event planners and leisure and business travelers as the luxury hotel of choice in Seattle.
Jon Park, joins Lotte Hotel Seattle as Senior Sous Chef, to work closely in the kitchen creating new recipes. Previously, he served as the Sous Chef at Seattle Tennis Club and Sous Chef at Bunsoy and Purple Cafe & Wine Bar in Seattle. He began his career at Chiso Sushi and graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Park has experience with staff training, special events and catering, food plating and presentation, culinary trends, and more. He is passionate about not only providing guests a delicious meal, but providing them a memorable dining experience.