Los Angeles Boutique Hotel Kyoto Grand Welcomes New General Manager
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/.
About Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
The lively city of Los Angeles is full of surprises, and the same could be said for the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. A Los Angeles hotel like no other, the Kyoto Grand immerses you in warm accommodations that capture the chic and refined accents of Los Angeles without sacrificing their soulful comfort. The distinct Asian-influence of the rooms and grounds will quickly put your mind at ease, and the convenient location and incredible onsite amenities will ensure you are never wanting. Begin that escape vacation at one of the finest downtown Los Angeles hotels today.
About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 70 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 14,600 rooms in 14 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 13 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, Crowne Plaza and Wyndham.
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