Awet Sium
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is proud to announce the appointment of Awet Sium as general manager of the award-winning Kimpton Donovan Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C.
In his new role, Sium will oversee all hotel personnel, day-to-day operations, guest relations and business development at Kimpton Donovan Hotel. He brings more than 20 years of hospitality experience to the stylish 193-room hotel that overlooks the bustling Thomas Circle and trendy 14th Street corridor. Recently recognized as one of the Best Hotels in Washington, D.C. by Travel + Leisure’s 2016 World’s Best Awards, Kimpton Donovan Hotel is known for its outstanding service, modern décor, unparalleled views from popular rooftop bar, DNV Rooftop, and acclaimed Japanese izakaya-style restaurant, Zentan.
Most recently, Sium served as general manager at Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa in West Palm Beach, Florida. While Sium is trading beachfront views for D.C.’s 14th street corridor, the Montgomery College graduate is no stranger to the mid-Atlantic region, as he started his career working up through the ranks at many Washington area hotels before joining Kimpton in 2008. Sium worked as assistant general manager at both Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC before taking on his first general manger role at Kimpton Vero Beach Resort & Spa in Vero Beach, Florida. Sium then spent three years gaining experience in the luxury segment at various Four Seasons Hotels in St. Louis, Boston and Saint Kitts and Nevis before returning to Kimpton in 2015. Sium is best known within the Kimpton family for perfecting the personalization of every amenity and service offered for each guest under his charge by truly getting to know their desired experiences.
In his spare time, Sium enjoys hiking with his family and golfing but his true passion is travel having visited more than 40 countries. He resides in Maryland with his family and looks forward to spending time in his favorite Washington-area stomping grounds.
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ABOUT KIMPTON DONOVAN HOTEL
Kimpton Donovan Hotel is a sleek and stylish hub in the heart of the District. Kimpton Donovan is a metropolitan alternative to traditional Washington, D.C. hotels, with a modern yet comfortable interior design, acclaimed Asian restaurant Zentan, and a rooftop pool and bar with unrivaled views of Thomas Circle and 14th Street. Kimpton Donovan offers more than 3,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting and event space and 193 guest rooms, 15 of which are suites. The hotel makes for sophisticated stay - whether for work or play. Kimpton Donovan Hotel is located at 1155 14th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005. For more information or reservations please call 202-737-1200 or visit www.donovanhoteldc.com.
ABOUT KIMPTON HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
San Francisco-based Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is a leading collection of boutique hotels and restaurants and the acknowledged industry pioneer that first introduced the boutique hotel concept to the United States. In 1981, Bill Kimpton founded the company that today is renowned for making travelers feel genuinely cared for through thoughtful perks and amenities, bold, playful design, and a sincerely personal style of guest service. Out to help people live full, balanced lives, Kimpton aims to inspire with touches like yoga mats in every room, complimentary coffee and tea to start the day, hosted evening Wine Hour, in-room fitness programming, and complimentary bike rentals. The award-winning restaurants and bars are led by talented chefs and bartenders that offer guests a chance to dine like a local.
Kimpton is consistently ranked as one of the top companies in the Market Metrix Hospitality Index, Upper Upscale Segment, for Customer Satisfaction. The company is highly regarded for its innovative employee culture and benefits and has been named a FORTUNE magazine “Best Place to Work” seven times annually since 2009. Kimpton is continuously growing and currently operates over 60 hotels and 70 plus restaurants, bars, and lounges in 30 U.S. cities. In January 2015, Kimpton was welcomed into the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) family of hotel brands, bringing together two special cultures and sets of values to create the world's largest boutique hotel business. For more information, visit www.KimptonHotels.com.
