Mario Bevilacqua von Gunderrode and Sade Lee.
Industry veterans join management team at the brand’s flagship hotel.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Proper Hospitality announces the appointment of Mario Bevilacqua von Gunderrode and Sade Lee as San Francisco Proper Hotel’s General Manager and Director of Sales and Marketing, respectively. Proper Hospitality is a California-based high-end lifestyle hospitality company that designs, brands, and operates luxury hotels and residences. Proper Hospitality launched San Francisco Proper Hotel in 2017 as the first hotel for the group and recently announced expansion plans with three new properties slated for 2019: Austin Proper Hotel and Residences, Downtown Los Angeles Proper Hotel, and Santa Monica Proper Hotel.
San Francisco Proper Hotel is located in the historic flatiron building on the corner of 7th and Market in the mid-market neighborhood. The Kelly Wearstler-designed property features 131 guestrooms and suites as well as a variety of gathering spaces, including Charmaine’s, the city’s first hotel rooftop bar and lounge.
Mario Bevilacqua von Gunderrode – General Manager, San Francisco Proper Hotel
An established veteran of luxury hospitality operations, Bevilacqua von Gunderrode brings global experience from Europe, North America and the Caribbean. Over the last 18 years, has held various positions at some of the world’s most prestigious hotels, including Sandy Lane in Barbados and The Jefferson Hotel in Washington DC. Most recently, Mario graduated from an MBA program in San Francisco and just prior to date held the position of Resort Manager for the Montage Palmetto Bluff. Bevilacqua von Gunderrode will have operational, strategic and financial responsibilities for the development and success of San Francisco Proper. Additionally, he will continue to spearhead the hotel’s presence in the community and support the brand’s Proper giving initiative.
Sade Lee – Director of Sales and Marketing, San Francisco Proper Hotel
A Bay Area native, with more than 12 years of lifestyle hospitality experience, Lee brings a wealth of knowledge to San Francisco Proper. Most recently, Sade served as the Associate Director of Sales for Kimpton Everly Hotel, where she launched Kimpton’s new Hollywood flagship, oversaw business travel and leisure segments, and lead the team in a successful opening year. Previously, she held roles with W Los Angeles – West Beverly Hills, Kimpton Washington DC and Los Angeles, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. As Director of Sales and Marketing, Sade will oversee strategic corporate and group sales as well as focus on increasing the visibility of San Francisco Proper Hotel in making them a San Francisco staple.
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