Bozeman, Mont. – March 10, 2020 – Aaron Whitten has been appointed general manager of the new Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman. The property is the first Kimpton in Big Sky Country and is slated to open spring 2020. The Bozeman property is conveniently located one block off of Main Street in the historic 1941 National Guard Armory building.
In this new role, Whitten will oversee day-to-day operations for the 122-room hotel, which includes three dining venues and an on-site music hall. One of his first responsibilities will be building the team and instituting Kimpton brand standards across the property’s venues.
“We are excited to have Aaron leading the charge as we expand into Montana,” said Tom Waithe, regional vice president of Kimpton Hotels. “Not only is he a strong leader with proven experience launching Kimpton properties, his passion for the outdoors and mountain biking make him an ideal fit for Bozeman. Aaron’s background in food and beverage, operations and hospitality will complement the hotel and its additional offerings including an all-day restaurant, whiskey bar, rooftop lounge and concert hall.”
Whitten, who has earned top performance marks in the Kimpton all company guest satisfaction evaluation for three years in a row, has served in numerous leadership roles at properties world-wide. Prior to moving to Bozeman, Whitten was the hotel manager for Kimpton Alexis Hotel-Seattle, Previously, he assisted with the launch of the first Kimpton Hotel in Europe, while serving as the director of food and beverage for Kimpton Dewitt Hotel-Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. Whitten started his Kimpton career as the food and beverage general manager at Shaker + Spear and Pennyroyal at the Kimpton Palladian Hotel-Seattle. While there, he was recognized for achieving two years of company leading revenue growth.
Prior to Kimpton, Whitten held a number of operations and management positions at food and beverage outlets in Las Vegas, including assisting in the launch of Estiatorio Milos at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas and Restaurant Charlie in The Palazzo.
“Joining the Bozeman community has been amazing,” said Whitten. “There is so much to explore in this area and I’m thrilled to complement that experience with the unique offerings that the Kimpton brand will bring to town. The Kimpton Armory Hotel will be the perfect base camp for locals and visitors looking to enjoy Bozeman’s year-round outdoor adventures and local events”
Filled with rich history and modern amenities, the 122-room Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman is encircled by the Northern Rocky Mountain Range in the center of downtown Bozeman, Mont. Located in a historic 1941 landmark National Guard Amory building, the hotel offers a timeless expression of Art Deco design with a unique pedigree and remarkable architecture. A comprehensive restoration and addition of a new tower pay tribute to the natural panorama and history of the building while introducing modern amenities. The hotel is a hive of activity with all-day dining at Fielding’s, spectacular views at the Sky Shed roof-top lounge, rock-and-roll vibes at the Tune Up basement bar and live shows and events at the Armory Music Hall. The Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman is the ultimate home base for outdoor adventure, from fishing and hiking to skiing and beyond with an ideal location near celebrated landmarks including Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
For more information on the Kimpton Armory Hotel Bozeman, please visit www.armoryhotelbzn.com.
