AAA Four Diamond, Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Names Alexander Del Rosario as Director of Rooms
RIVERSIDE, CA - November 4, 2013 - The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2013, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander del Rosario to the team as Director of Rooms. A 20-year veteran of the hospitality industry, del Rosario will provide leadership and strategic planning for the rooms division, and manage housekeeping, front office, concierge and guest services for the 238-room historic property which features four dining venues, 20,000 square feet of group space and the Tuscan-inspired Kelly's Spa.
“We are thrilled to welcome Alex as director of rooms for The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa,” said Owners and Keepers of the Inn, Duane and Kelly Roberts. “His impressive background with some of the world's most luxurious, iconic hotels and passion for customer service make him the ideal candidate to ensure the highest quality guest experience at the historic Mission Inn.”
Before joining The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, del Rosario served as Director of Rooms for The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, Calif. and saw the property through renovation projects throughout the Signature Bungalows, Ocean Tower and Palisades buildings. Del Rosario's professional experience also includes tenures with The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles and The Peninsula Beverly Hills.
About The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Originally opened in 1903, The AAA Four Diamond, Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa incorporates design elements from throughout the southwestern United States, Mexico and several Mediterranean countries. A AAA Four Diamond property, the hotel features 238 guest rooms, including 27 suites, and four restaurants: Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood, a AAA Four Diamond restaurant since 1996; Bella Trattoria, featuring cuisine from Southern Italy; Las Campanas Restaurant and Cantina, featuring gourmet Mexican cuisine in a beautiful al fresco garden setting; and The Mission Inn Restaurant and Spanish Patio offering signature “Comfort Foods” from its state-of-the-art display kitchen and romantic courtyard dining. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa also features 54° at Duane's, Casey's Cupcakes and The Presidential Lounge.
In addition, the hotel offers Kelly's Spa, a luxurious European-style spa; a serene swimming pool and Jacuzzi surrounded by lush gardens; a fitness center; a historic museum; and access to championship golf, shopping and other recreational activities nearby. The hotel is situated on an entire city block of the quaint Mission Inn District of Riverside, Calif. and is a National Historic Landmark and member of the Historic Hotels of America. For more information or reservations please call 1-800-843-7755 or visit www.missioninn.com.
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