Photo courtesy of The Hazelton Hotel

Toronto’s award-winning luxury boutique property, The Hazelton Hotel, Toronto has announced a change in leadership. Hani Roustom will lead the property, Toronto’s only member of Leading Hotels of the World, as its new General Manager. 

"The Hazelton Hotel is a unique property located in the heart of Yorkville,” said Roustom. “I am thrilled to join the team and to work with Canadian culinary icon, chef Mark McEwan in creating memorable experiences for our guests and elevating what our world class city has to offer.”

Roustom, a graduate of the Cornell School of Hotel Administration, is no stranger to luxury properties. Most recently he worked at the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto as Executive Assistant Manager Food and Beverage.

Prior to that, Roustom worked with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, which he joined in 2006. Most recently, he worked in Toronto where he led the launch of the award-winning Cafe Boulud by Michelin starred chef Daniel Boulud at the flagship Four Seasons Hotel on Yorkville Avenue, which opened in 2012. He previously held the position of Director of Restaurants and Bars at the Washington DC property.

Born in Lebanon, Roustom's was recognized as Student of the Year from the Cyprus Hotel Association in 1997. The following year, he graduated first in his class with Honors Cum Laude and with a B.A. in Hospitality Management from Bournemouth University.

For more information, visit www.thehazeltonhotel.com.

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