HONG KONG, Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edouard Grosmangin has been appointed managing director of Rosewood São Paulo, a luxury hotel opening in 2021 in one of Brazil's most vibrant cities. Housed in both a historic building and a new tower designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the hotel is situated in the heart of the city's Cidade Matarazzo complex. Rosewood São Paulo will be the brand's inaugural property in South America and will bring a new wave of residential luxury to the region. In his role as managing director, Edouard will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the new hotel, including its six restaurants and bars, as well as South America's first outpost of Asaya, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts' integrative wellness concept.
Originally from France, Edouard is the son of hoteliers, and graduated from Vatel Paris, a leading institute for aspiring hoteliers, in 1996. He joins Rosewood São Paulo as an accomplished and well-respected international hotelier with more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, Edouard served as general manager of Raffles Seychelles. During his three-year tenure at the five-star property, Edouard was responsible for the resort's overall performance development and strategic direction. Prior to that role, he served as general manager of Six Senses Zil Pasyon where he prepared for and managed the successful opening of the resort on Felicite Island. Previously, Edouard held the general manager position at Six Senses Con Dao in Vietnam. His career has also included prestigious positions at properties throughout Asia, the Middle East and Europe, with several rooted in food and beverage services, such as director of food & beverage at Hotel de Paris in Monaco. He began his career as food and beverage coordinator at Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, now a Rosewood Hotels & Resorts property since 2017®.
"As the brand embarks on this significant new chapter of expansion into South America, we could not be more excited to welcome Edouard to the Rosewood São Paulo team as managing director," said Radha Arora, president of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. "With his demonstrated background heading top-tier properties around the world, Edouard will be instrumental in launching the new hotel as a premier destination for affluential travelers worldwide."
About Rosewood São Paulo
Located in the heart of the vibrant and dynamic capitol of São Paulo, in a former hospital, Rosewood São Paulo is situated in the center of the city's Cidade Matarazzo, a complex of elegant buildings dating back to the twentieth century. Architecture and design for the new property will be led by figures including the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel, the designer Philippe Starck, as well as the renowned Brazilian artists Vik Muniz and Saint-Clair Cemin. Rosewood São Paulo will feature 151 guestrooms and 114 owners' suites, which will be situated within a vertical park created by Nouvel. Six restaurants and bars, including one located on a veranda overlooking the lush hotel gardens, will be complemented by a bar and a caviar lounge. Recreational facilities will include two swimming pools with one rooftop pool and the other set amongst the landscaped grounds and a large spa with six treatment rooms and a fitness area. Hotel guests will also be able to access an adjoining, screening room and luxury retail stores within the development.
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About Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages 28 one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences in 16 countries, with 22 new properties under development. Each Rosewood property embraces the brand's A Sense of Place® philosophy to reflect the individual location's history, culture and sensibilities. The Rosewood collection includes some of the world's most legendary hotels and resorts, including The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel in Paris, as well as new classics such as Rosewood Hong Kong. For those who wish to stay a little longer, Rosewood Residences offer a distinct opportunity for ownership or rent in extraordinary destinations within the brand's wide-ranging portfolio.
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