NEW YORK, NY – October 4, 2021 – Celebrated hotel brand and management company, Dream Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Mensi as General Manager of Unscripted Durham, a 74-room lifestyle hotel in the heart of downtown Durham in North Carolina, effective immediately.
“Paul’s genuine interest, proven leadership and passion for the industry, paired with an authentic love for the city of Durham, made him an ideal candidate and the perfect fit to assume the role of General Manager,” said Jay Stein, Chief Executive Officer, Dream Hotel Group. “We are all very proud of the success Paul has achieved at Unscripted and look forward to seeing him continue to grow and shine in his new role.”
As General Manager, Mensi is responsible for the day-to-day management of the 74-room boutique hotel and its three on-site food and beverage outlets, The Patio, The Studio and All Day Café, as well as executive oversight, recruitment and development of staff, annual hotel budgets and assuring guest satisfaction. Mensi most recently served as Director of Sales for the hotel, overseeing market positioning and revenue goals for all segments. As well as positions as Business Development Director, for SellMoreNow Seminars in Nashville, TN.
“It’s an honor to be named General Manager at Unscripted Durham, and I genuinely look forward to playing a vital role in the growth of the hotel,” added Paul Mensi, General Manager, Unscripted Durham Hotel. “Durham is growing at a lightning pace, and I could not be more thrilled to be a part of its future in our emerging and thriving Downtown location.”
A 1960s icon formerly known as the Jack Tar Motor Lodge, Unscripted Durham features 74 well-appointed guest rooms and studios, and six locally inspired restaurants and bars, including an expansive rooftop pool deck and lounge, and three restaurants on the street level. Maintaining its original architecture and signature mid-century modern façade, the building’s long glass windows, split-levels and minimalist lines are now accented by bright, bold colors, geometric patterns, and custom murals. Each space is full of distinct character, just like the city of Durham.
Located at 202 N. Corcoran Street in the heart of historic downtown Durham, North Carolina, Unscripted is walking distance from the American Tobacco Campus, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham Performing Arts Center and some of the city’s finest restaurants and bars.
For additional information about Unscripted Durham or to book a stay, visit www.unscriptedhotels.com/durham. Stay up to date on the latest news by reading the Unscripted blog at http://blog.unscriptedhotels.com/.
