LOS ANGELES, CA, July 22, 2008. Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced the appointment of Richard A. Gaines as General Manager for the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens in Los Angeles.

The leading Los Angeles boutique hotel, which recently completed $8 million dollars in property improvements, is located in downtown Los Angeles near the Civic Center in 'Little Tokyo'. It offers 434 guestrooms as well as meeting space and a traditional Japanese garden.

Mr. Gaines has an extensive hospitality industry management background that spans more than 15 years. He joins Crestline from Sunstone Hotels where he was the General Manager for the Sheraton Cerritos. Prior to that role, he was General Manager for the Hilton Doubletree Carson Civic Plaza, the Radisson Beverly Pavilion, and the Beverly Plaza Hotel.

'Richard's extensive background in hospitality operations, as well as sales and marketing, make him an excellent choice to lead the team at the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens,' said Dave Durbin, President & CEO for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. 'The Kyoto Grand is an exceptional hotel that offers wonderful amenities and a unique ambience. We know that Richard will help to enhance guest service while maximizing the property's return on investment,' added Durbin.

Mr. Gaines holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. He serves on the board of Board of Directors for the Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce and was the Charter President for the Kiwanis Club of Torrance. He has also been recognized with numerous industry accolades. Mr. Gaines can be reached at Richard.Gaines@crestlinehotels.com, or for more information on the Los Angeles hotel, visit the website at http://www.kyotograndhotel.com/.