DENVER, Colo. (October 16, 2024) – Commonwealth Hotels announced today
that Dorian Franklyn Phillips has been appointed General Manager of The
Art Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton [6]. With over a decade of
experience in the hospitality industry, Phillips aims to demonstrate his
successful management style by overseeing all daily operations, crafting
memorable moments for guests, and encouraging staff members to provide
top-tier service.
“We are pleased to welcome Dorian as our new General Manager and look
forward to his leadership inspiring our team to achieve greatness,
combined with extensive experience, a fresh perspective, and a keen eye
on community involvement to maintain The Art Hotel Denver’s
long-standing legacy of thoughtful hospitality,” said Jennifer Porter,
chief operating officer for Commonwealth Hotels.
Most recently, Phillips served as General Manager at The Benson Hotel in
Aurora, Colorado, where he championed the organization with a steadfast
commitment to excellence. Before The Benson, he spent over five years
with Commonwealth Hotels, continually improving upon his skill set while
holding key leadership roles, including Director of Food & Beverage,
Assistant General Manager, and General Manager. Throughout his tenure,
Phillips successfully led teams, harnessed expertise in banquets, and
events, streamlined operations, and improved financial performance,
further enhancing his reputation as a trusted and results-driven leader.
In addition to his extensive experience, Phillips possesses two degrees
from the renowned Culinary Institute of America: a bachelor’s in
culinary arts management and an associate’s in occupational studies in
culinary arts. This educational background gives him a distinctive
outlook on hospitality, combining operational knowledge with an acute
grasp of leadership.
Philips’ goal is to promote a culture of innovation and trust amongst
his staff, collaborating closely to leverage creative talents and
transform challenges into opportunities. He is thrilled to join The ART
Hotel Denver fosters an environment and experience that transcends
guest expectations.
A headshot of Phillips can be found here [3]. For more information on
The ART Hotel Denver, please visit
https://www.hilton.com/en/
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About The ART Hotel Denver
Located in Denver’s Cultural District, the 165-room ART Hotel Denver
offers a one-of-a-kind hotel experience focused on delivering Denver’s
most premier accommodations paired with captivating pieces of
contemporary art woven through the entire guest experience.
Experiential, intimate, and refined, The ART is at the center of this
vibrant downtown neighborhood and is a modern architectural gem
bursting with unique multi-sensory experiences from arrival to
departure. Contemporary works grace the hotel’s two galleries, inspire
its meeting rooms, spill into the hallways, and adorn every guest room.
Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the property with natural light that
allows each piece of work to be fully experienced. Carefully selected
works curated by the esteemed Dianne Vanderlip, former curator of modern
and contemporary art at the Denver Art Museum, captivate the senses.
Guests and locals delight in the hotel’s cosmopolitan FIRE Restaurant
and its outdoor Lounge, which embodies the American art and craft of
playful yet sincere hospitality in a modern setting that draws on the
energy of the city below. For more information, please visit
www.hilton.com/en/hotels/
[8].
About Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC was founded in 1986 and is a proven partner in
providing hotel management services with superior financial results.
The company has extensive experience managing premium branded
full-service and select-service hotels. Commonwealth Hotels currently manages
Forty-three properties with nearly 5,500 rooms. Additional information may be
found at www.commonwealthhotels.com [9].
About Curio Collection by Hilton
Curio Collection by Hilton [10] is an upper-upscale, global portfolio of
more than 90 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts. Curio Collection
properties offer travelers authentic, curated experiences through
distinctly local offerings and elevated amenities while providing the
benefits of Hilton and its award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton
Honors [11]. Read the latest brand and hotel stories at
newsroom.hilton.com/curio [12], and connect with Curio Collection on
Facebook [13], Instagram [14] and Twitter [15].
About Hilton
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a
portfolio [16] of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,200
properties with more than 983,000 rooms, in 118 countries and
territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world’s
most hospitable company, Hilton welcomed more than 3 billion guests in
its 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2019 World’s Best
Workplaces list, and was named the 2019 Global Industry Leader on the
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay [17] was
introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and
disinfection to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest
loyalty program Hilton Honors, the 108 million members who book directly
with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money
can’t buy, plus enjoy instant benefits, including digital check-in
with room selection, Digital Key, and Connected Room. Visit
newsroom.hilton.com [18] for more information, and connect with Hilton
on Facebook [19], Twitter [20], LinkedIn [21], Instagram [22] and
YouTube [23].
