Azul Hospitality Welcomes Andrew Harris as New General Manager of Hotel Theodore and Mayflower Park Hotel
Azul Hospitality, managing group of Hotel Theodore Seattle, Tapestry by Hilton and Mayflower Park Hotel, announced the appointment of Andrew Harris as General Manager of both iconic Seattle properties.
Harris brings 21 years of hospitality leadership to this dual property role, which demands strategic vision and operational excellence. He will drive business planning, revenue optimization, and market positioning while overseeing all operations - from rooms and food and beverage to staff development and property infrastructure, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across both hotels.
He launched his career in sales at Scottsdale's Marriott Vacation Club International and Phoenix's Residence Inn. Harris relocated to Seattle to serve as Director of Sales and Marketing at the Hilton Downtown Seattle, followed by joining Crestline Hotels & Resorts (CSM) as the Complex General Manager, supervising the Aloft and Element hotels under Marriott. He later led the successful conversion of a Tapestry Collection hotel during a two-year tenure in Manhattan Beach, California, before returning to Seattle three years ago as General Manager of the Graduate by Hilton Hotel.
"We're thrilled to welcome Andrew to the Azul Hospitality team," said Stan Kaminski, Senior Vice President/Principal, Azul Hospitality Group. "His demonstrated success navigating a previous Tapestry Collection transition, combined with his two decades of industry experience managing properties across diverse markets and knowledge of the Seattle landscape, positions him well to guide the distinct amplification of both properties."
Under Harris's leadership, Azul Hospitality will continue to celebrate each hotel's rich heritage and unique identity while leveraging national hospitality insights to elevate operations and ensure Hotel Theodore's seamless transition into the Hilton family.
"I'm honored to lead two properties with such incredible history and character in a city I'm proud to call home," said Harris. "My focus is on building a team culture rooted in excellence and collaboration while delivering memorable experiences that honor each hotel's unique legacy and meet the evolving needs of today's travelers."
As one of Seattle's oldest hotels, Mayflower Park Hotel has been woven into the city's fabric since 1927, with stories spanning the Prohibition era, when guests discreetly enjoyed cocktails in what is now Oliver's Lounge, through decades of hosting dignitaries, celebrities, and generations of Seattle families. Hotel Theodore distinguishes itself through an exceptional art program in collaboration with the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) and the owner's personal collection, featuring pieces throughout the property, transforming guest corridors and public spaces into a curated gallery experience while celebrating the region's vibrant creative community.
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