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LA PEER HOTEL, OPENING SUMMER 2017 IN LOS ANGELES, NAMES
NICK RIMEDIO AS GENERAL MANAGER
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is proud to announce the appointment of Nick Rimedio as general manager of the highly anticipated La Peer Hotel, which will open in Los Angeles summer 2017. A seasoned hospitality veteran, Rimedio brings twenty years of industry experience to the property's management team, transitioning from his most recent role as hotel manager of Viceroy's L'Ermitage Beverly Hills.
Located in West Hollywood's coveted Design District, La Peer Hotel will be an elegant and intimate enclave, reflecting the neighborhood's emphasis on art, architecture and fashion. The design-centric hotel evokes a cool style that is quintessential West Hollywood, juxtaposed by the warm and relaxed environment loyal guests of Kimpton seek. The property will feature 105 guest rooms and suites, a retail space, a 3,900-square-foot roof deck, a poolside fitness center, and more than 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and lounge spaces.
In his new role at La Peer Hotel, Rimedio will oversee all hotel activities, including personnel, operations, guest relations and business development. In his previous position as hotel manager at L'Ermitage, he directed all hotel operations for the Forbes Five Star/AAA Five Diamond property, oversaw a $45 million renovation which included all guest rooms and public areas, and also led the hotel through a complex conditional use permit application with the city of Beverly Hills. Prior to joining L'Ermitage, where he previously served as director of food and beverage, Rimedio held positions as hotel manager at Avalon Beverly Hills, and director of food and beverage at Carmel Valley Ranch. His breakthrough in luxury came under famed chef Charlie Trotter, first at his iconic restaurant in Chicago, and then as general manager for Trotter's “Restaurant Charlie” in the Palazzo Las Vegas, which he opened in 2008. In addition to operations, Nick also worked extensively in development through restaurant projects in Marin and Napa Valley.
“Nick's experience and expertise are exactly what will drive the success of this hotel,” said Ed Virtue, Kimpton Hotels Area Director of Operations, SoCal - Los Angeles & Orange County. “His outstanding reputation in the hospitality business combined with his inspirational style of leadership is the perfect fit for Kimpton and La Peer. I look forward to watching Nick and this hotel thrive and flourish.”
For more information about La Peer Hotel, please visit lapeerhotel.com.
ABOUT LA PEER HOTEL, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA Upon its summer 2017 debut, Kimpton's La Peer Hotel will be an elegant and intimate enclave anchored in the heart of West Hollywood's celebrated Design District. The design-forward hotel will boast 105 rooms and suites; a rooftop deck with 360 degree views perfect for special events; a pool and fitness center; more than 8,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining and lounge spaces; and a new restaurant concept created by Casey Lane, chef and owner of the Tasting Kitchen in Venice, Calif. and Casa Apicii in New York City. For more information, visit www.lapeerhotel.com and learn more about Kimpton happenings on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading brand of boutique hotels and restaurants and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travelers feel genuinely cared for through thoughtful perks and amenities, bold, playful design and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com/dine.
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