SEATTLE, Wash., December 10, 2014 – The Dow Hotel Company, a leading hotel owner/investor and operator, today 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.”
Located just ten minutes from downtown Seattle, the full-service hotel is convenient to such business destinations as Meydenbauer Convention Center, Microsoft Campus and T-Mobile headquarters, as well as leisure destinations like the Shops at the Bravern, Bellevue Arts Museum and numerous Washington wineries. The hotel offers multiple dining options, from the sophisticated Basil’s Kitchen to the casual Tully’s Coffee Shop. Additional hotel amenities include a seasonal heated outdoor pool and whirlpool spa, full Hilton Fitness center, state-of-the-art business center and 60,000 square feet of flexible event space. Guest rooms come equipped with luxurious bedding, in-room safes, 40″ flat panel HDTVs, a sleeper sofa, executive work desk, granite topped double vanities, a balcony, coffee maker, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, wireless high speed Internet access (for a fee) and complimentary weekday newspaper.
