Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Richard A. Gaines as General Manager for the...

Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Richard A. Gaines as General Manager for
the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens, Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES and MCLEAN, Va., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestline Hotels &
Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Richard A. Gaines as General
Manager for the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens in Los Angeles. The 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.
The Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens
The Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens, formerly the New Otani Hotel, offers a
first class guest experience. The 21 story hotel offers a unique Japanese
Garden in the Sky on its third floor. The traditional one-half acre garden is
a miniature version of a 400 year old strolling garden found in Japan. It
follows the seven principals of Zen, as do all Japanese gardens. The garden
is a favorite retreat for guests, as well as a popular location for weddings
and other festive events.
There are 434 guestrooms and suites including three Japanese Suites with
'tatami' rooms. Each guestroom is comfortably appointed with a seating area,
a work desk, two telephones and high speed wireless Internet access. For
dining the hotel has a selection of three restaurants and two lounges to
choose from, as well as a Starbuck's coffee bar.
The Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens has 6,500 square feet of meeting space
that can accommodate up to 500 people for business and social functions.
Additional hotel amenities include a Business Center, a Fitness Center, a
Sanwa Health Spa featuring Shiatsu massage, underground parking, and adjacent
shopping.
The hotel is located at 120 South Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012.
It is near the Convention Center and is easily accessed from I-5 and all major
Los Angeles freeways. It is 20 minutes from Los Angeles International
Airport. For more information and reservations: 213.629.1200 or online at
www.kyotograndhotel.com.
About The Company
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 51 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers
with nearly 11,900 rooms in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline
Hotels & Resorts manages over 12 independent properties in major US markets
including Atlanta, 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. For more information
visit www.crestlinehotels.com.
Note: Certain matters discussed herein are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain, but
not necessarily all, of such statements can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology, such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will,"
"should," "estimates" or "anticipates" or the negative thereof or comparable
terminology.
SOURCE Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

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