Originally Posted by
vuittonsofstyle
Yes, Kage - Rafael Hotels had a very similar approach to Amanresorts. Individual GMs had shares in the company and were very self sufficient. They all lived in the hotels, too! It was only when MO bought Rafael that the GMs moved out.
interesting GMs owned shares (unlike chains)
re living at hotels, was reminded of this recently >
hollywoodreporter.com/news/hotel-bel-air-denise-flanders-305515
While she hunts for a permanent L.A. residence, Flanders -- who had been with the Four Seasons hotel group for about 23 years -- is currently holed up at the hotel. "I have the opportunity to experience it firsthand. It's really about getting to know the employees and our guests. A lot of the guest recognition comes from speaking to the bellmen, the housekeepers. They have those personal relationships with our guests. They are a wealth of knowledge."
Hotel Bel Air is Dorchester, which are all owned, by individual/family