The Sunset Strip’s iconic luxury boutique hotel, Mondrian Los Angeles, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Hubbard as the new General Manager. In his role, Carl will oversee the leadership team behind the positioning of Mondrian Los Angeles as a cultural connector through the hotel’s thoughtful partnerships, elevated programming and meaningful guest experiences. He will also set the mark for the Mondrian Los Angeles’ exceptional quality of guest relations.In his role, Carl will be guiding and monitoring all daily hotel operations and will set the mark for the Mondrian Los Angeles’ exceptional quality of guest relations. Carl brings over 20 years of experience in the lifestyle and luxury boutique hotel sector, and is a welcomed addition to the legendary West Hollywood property.
Carl Hubbard Appointed General Manager at Mondrian Los Angeles
Since opening its doors in 1996, Mondrian Los Angeles continues to be an international travel destination and local oasis nestled in the heart of West Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Strip. Originally designed by the award-winning Philippe Starck, Mondrian Los Angeles unveiled its highly-anticipated $19-million hotel redesign in 2019, bringing a refreshing new energy to the property. The hotel is also home to Skybar, the nightlife mainstay and famed hotel pool known for its breathtaking views of the city.
Prior to this role, Carl served as General Manager of the Wayfarer in Downtown Los Angeles. He began his career with Andre Balazs Properties, where he served in a number of roles, including Hotel Manager at Chateau Marmont, and General Manager of Sunset Beach. His experience in the hospitality landscape went on to include Paligroup management, where he led the Los Angeles portfolio as Corporate Director of Operations; The Standard Hollywood, where he served as General Manager and Petit Ermitage, as Regional Director.
“From the beginning of my career on Sunset, I have known Mondrian to be a pillar of hospitality and entertainment, with its finger on the pulse of West Hollywood. I am excited to join the team of this iconic gem, and to shepherd this unique property forward into a new chapter,” says Hubbard.
Born in North Carolina, Carl grew up in Chapel Hill and attended the University of North Carolina with a degree in Latin American Studies. He later went on to obtain an MBA at Loyola Marymount. During his free time, Carl can be found outdoors with his family, hiking, running and biking. He’s passionate about traveling, exploring new places, and creating unforgettable experiences for his hotel guests.
Mondrian Los Angeles is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, and a joint venture with Accor, which holds a majority shareholding.
About Mondrian Los Angeles
Mondrian Los Angeles is an international travel destination and local oasis nestled in the heart of West Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Strip. Since opening its doors in 1996, the legendary hotel, originally designed by the award-winning Philippe Starck, unveiled its highly-anticipated $19-million hotel redesign in 2019. Inspired by the Alice and Wonderland fantasyland, each of the 236-redesigned rooms elicits a modern cultural fairytale, with its eclectic and sculptural features. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows, a soft color palette juxtaposed with bold patterns and luxurious marble bathrooms for an inviting and comfortable hotel experience for guests. Upon arrival, guests will enter through Mondrian’s signature 30-foot mahogany doors, and into the bright, expansive lobby featuring custom-designed furniture, a Lucite indoor swing, and a mushroom-inspired concierge desk, all playing into the hotel’s whimsical theme. The lobby’s iconic “Magic Box” exhibit acts as a rotating pop-up art gallery showcasing LA-based contemporary artists such as: Tony Kelly, Michael Turchin, Mikael B, and Matt Smiley. Known for its breathtaking views of Los Angeles, the property’s Skybar offers a chic outdoor pool and lounge perfect for soaking up the sun by day and dancing under the stars at night. A bustling hub for international and local trendsetters, Skybar hosts a variety of curated events and daytime pool parties featuring live music and top DJs from around the globe. With seven properties in Mexico City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, London, Doha and Seoul, the brand is on track to more than double its footprint by 2023, with upcoming openings in Bordeaux, Cannes, Singapore, Australia’s Gold Coast and more. Please visit: www.MondrianLA.com | @MondrianLosAngeles #MondrianLA | @SkybarLA #SkybarLA #TakeMeToSkybar.
Mondrian Hotels & Residences is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Formed in 2021, Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, which holds a majority shareholding. Ennismore.com
ABOUT ENNISMORE
Ennismore is a creative hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. It curates and manages unique properties and experiences in some of the most exciting destinations worldwide.
Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur Sharan Pasricha, Ennismore and Accor entered a joint venture in 2021 to create a new autonomous entity, with Accor holding a majority shareholding. Creating the world’s fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, it brings together Ennismore’s know-how in building brands with creative storytelling, design, and authentic experiences, with Accor’s wealth of knowledge in delivering scale, network growth and distribution.
Under Sharan Pasricha, Founder & Co-CEO, and Gaurav Bhushan, Co-CEO, Ennismore comprises 14 brands – with over 100 operating properties and a further 140+ in the pipeline – and a collection of over 190 culturally relevant and diverse restaurants and nightlife destinations.
Ennismore puts innovation at the center of everything it does, with four dedicated in-house specialist studios, which obsess every guest touchpoint, including Carte Blanched – a fully integrated F&B concept platform; a creative studio of interior and graphic designers; a digital product and tech innovation lab, and a partnerships and collaborations division.
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Ennismore has been included in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies lists in 2020 and 2021; ranked#29 in FT1000: Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies; and is part of FT Future 100 – the UK’s fastest-growing businesses that are shaping the future of their sector.
The Ennismore brands: 21c Museum Hotel, 25hours Hotels, Delano, Gleneagles, Hyde, JO&JOE, Mama Shelter, Mondrian, Morgans Originals, SLS, SO/, The Hoxton, TRIBE and Working From.
