Eric Foley Appointed General Manager of Refinery Hotel in New York City's Garment District
NEW YORK, NY. July 23, 2015 - Refinery Hotel, the former high-end millinery factory turned industrial-chic luxury hotel located in New York City's Garment District, announced the appointment of Eric Foley as General Manager.
A seasoned professional, Eric Foley has over 15 years of hospitality experience, including eight years at the executive level. Having most recently held the position of Assistant General Manager at The Row NYC, Foley comes to Refinery Hotel with a vast knowledge of the New York City landscape and traveler. Prior to his time at The Row, Foley spent 10 years of his career with the Denihan Hospitality Group, where he served as an integral of the pre-opening task force at The Surrey Hotel NYC, and later became the Director of Rooms. Previously, Foley held the position as Guest Service Agent at Affinia Manhattan and Rooms Division Manager at Affinia Chicago. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management and an Associate in Science in Hotel Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island.
In this new role, Foley will be tasked with overseeing all aspects of management and operations, including oversight of staff, recruitment and development, training, scheduling, preparation of annual budgets, and guest satisfaction.
"After fifteen years in the hospitality industry, this is an exciting new chapter for me, and I am extremely honored to join such a historic and renowned property," Foley said. "Refinery Hotel is dedicated to providing the best guest experience, and I look forward to continuing such a strong legacy of impeccable service."
About Refinery Hotel
Refinery Hotel opened on May 16, 2013 and is the leader in the revitalization of New York City's Fashion District on 38th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Originally built as a high-end millinery factory and tea salon in 1912, Refinery Hotel's design draws on the building's past combining raw elegance in the guestrooms with refined public spaces. This 197-room hotel includes fashion-forward loft-like guestrooms featuring custom furniture, original artwork, industrial-chic design, 12-foot high ceilings, Frette linens, and a 24-hour fitness center. Refinery Hotel has three on-site food and beverage venues helmed by Executive Chef Jeff Haskell: the signature restaurant Parker & Quinn, Winnie's Jazz Bar, located in the lobby of the hotel, and Refinery Rooftop, a stunning 3,500-square-foot indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge with unparalleled views of The Empire State Building. Since opening, the hotel has quickly earned rave reviews and was honored as one of New York City's Best New Hotels on Travel + Leisure's 2014 It List. www.refineryhotelnewyork.com
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