The Dow Hotel Company has announced that it has named Mark J. Mathews General Manager of the 353-room Hilton Hotel – Bellevue located in the suburbs of Seattle, Wash. The hotel currently is undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation to upgrade its guest rooms, meeting space and all public areas.
“A 20-plus year hospitality industry veteran, Mark has operated some of the most renowned hotels in the Pacific Northwest,” said Murray L. Dow II, DHC founder and president. “His in-depth market experience, combined with his hands-on approach to both guests and associates, make him the ideal candidate to lead the Hilton Hotel – Bellevue into the future.”
Mathews has held a number of general manager positions for numerous, top-rated hotels, including the 196-room historic, luxury boutique Citizen Hotel in Sacramento, the 319-room Hotel Murano in Tacoma, the 319-room Sheraton Tacoma Hotel, 107-room Hotel Vintage Plaza in Portland, Ore., and the 147-room Bedford Hotel in San Francisco. Mathews received his B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Purdue University. He also has received the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) designation.
“Following the conclusion of the total renovation in early 2015, the Hilton Hotel – Bellevue will be well positioned as the preferred, upscale hotel for business and leisure travelers alike,” Mathews said. “I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences with this very talented team as we work towards making the Hilton Hotel – Bellevue the most desired hotel in the region.”
