Bernard de Villele Named as GM for 189-key St. Regis Mexico City
MEXICO CITY - February 26, 2014 - Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced that Bernard de Villèle has joined The St. Regis Mexico City as general manager. Formerly the general manager at The St. Regis Mauritius, de Villèle brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry and is perfectly suited to take the reins of Mexico's most exclusive cosmopolitan address for unparalleled luxury and bespoke service.
"With a career spanning nearly four decades in hospitality, we're delighted to welcome Bernard and his expertise to The St. Regis Mexico City" said Batya Brykman, vice president and director of operations, Mexico & Central America, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. "Bernard's keen understanding of St. Regis traditions and brand standards coupled with his hotel management and guest services knowhow will allow him to further elevate the bespoke service and luxurious experience guests expect from The St. Regis Mexico City."
Ideally located at the historic Paseo De La Reforma, The St. Regis Mexico City offers guests modern sophistication, unparalleled luxury and bespoke service at one the best addresses in the world. Designed by legendary architect Cesar Pelli and designer Yabu Pushelberg, the hotel features 189 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, St. Regis' legendary Butler Service, a signature Remède Spa, more than 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities, including a panoramic indoor pool with views of the city.
"I feel as if I'm returning home, not only to Mexico, but to the unparalleled hospitality provided by the distinguished and dedicated team at The St. Regis Mexico City," said de Villèle. "My personal mission is to ensure each guest experience exudes the distinction, style, culture, history, and exuberance of the iconic hotel and guests, offering an unrivaled dimension of exclusivity and sophistication while continue delivering personalized service from the heart."
De Villèle is widely recognized as a successful hotelier and entrepreneur within the luxury hospitality industry. Prior to joining The St. Regis Mexico City, de Villèle served as general manager of The St. Regis Mauritius Resort, where he oversaw the hotel's opening in 2011. Under his leadership, the hotel was awarded Hideaways Hotel of the Year in 2012 and Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List in 2013, among others. Beginning with a degree in Hotel Management from the world-renowned École Hotelière de Lausanne in Switzerland, de Villèle's celebrated career crosses multiple continents with tenures in award-winning properties and senior management and executive roles for St. Regis, Four Seasons, Hilton, InterContinental, Orient Express Hotels, Rosewood Hotels, Savoy Group and TAJ Hotels, where he served as vice president of operations for Europe and the Americas. His vast experience also includes serving as Lebanon area general manager for Habtoor Hotels, leading the opening of The Lanesborough Hotel, major renovations of the legendary Resort La Samanna with Orient Express Hotels and the establishment of 51 Buckingham Gate, TAJ Suites & Residences. He has also been awarded numerous accolades for his accomplishments, including being named one of the finest hoteliers worldwide by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2003. De Villèle is the son a French diplomat and spent his childhood in Mexico. He speaks French, English Spanish and has a good notion of Italian and German. (www.stregis.com/mexicocity)
About The St. Regis Mexico City
Located at the historic Paseo De La Reforma, The St. Regis Mexico City embodies the best of hospitality. This elegant 31-story building, designed by legendary architect Cesar Pelli, features 189 captivating guestrooms, including 35 suites, and The St. Regis and Astor Suites, each with a gorgeous view of the bustling metropolis below. Each room includes King or Queen sized beds, high speed internet access, oversized flatscreen TVs, in-room digital movie systems, three telephones, generous work space, and a private safe. The centrally located hotel caters to both the leisure crowd, with its renowned Remède Spa & Fitness Center, exclusive to St. Regis brands around the world, and to the business set, with its extensive event facilities including the 7,670-square-foot, modular Astor Ballroom, a 2,000-square-foot Diamond Ballroom, and four large breakout rooms. The St. Regis Mexico City, Paseo De La Reforma 439, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City 06500, Mexico. Phone: (51) (55) 5228 1818, www.stregis.com/mexicocity
About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication with a modern sensibility, St. Regis is committed to delivering exceptional experiences at 31 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Since the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago by John Jacob Astor IV, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests delivered flawlessly by signature St. Regis Butler Service. From Bal Harbour to Bangkok, Saadiyat Island to Shenzhen, the St. Regis brand caters to a new generation of luxury travelers and continues to thoughtfully build its portfolio in the most sought after destinations at the heart of today's grand tour. Plans for the brand to expand its legacy include much-anticipated St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in the Riviera Maya and in Asia, where St. Regis has announced plans to open hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, Nanjing, New Delhi, Qingshui Bay and Zhuhai. In the Middle East, St. Regis will continue to expand in Amman, Dubai and Istanbul. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts please visit www.stregis.com, to explore our recent debuts visit stregis.com/newgrandtour and for the privilege of residential ownership please visit stregis.com/residences. Connect with St. Regis on instagram.com/stregishotels, facebook.com/stregis, pinterest.com/stregishotels, and youtube.com/stregishotels
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