The Sun Rose West Hollywood has announced the appointment of Kris Umstattd as General Manager.
The newly reborn independent property, located in the heart of the Sunset Strip, recently voted the number one hotel in Los Angeles in the Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Umstattd brings more than 25 years of hospitality experience to the role, with particular expertise across Los Angeles and Southern California.
As General Manager, he will oversee all aspects of the property’s operations, including its 149 guestrooms and 37 suites, signature spa, rooftop restaurant and pool, and live music venue, Live at the Sun Rose.
His appointment comes as the property prepares to unveil new concepts and revitalisations this summer.
Umstattd said: “We have a significant opportunity to build an extraordinary hospitality brand in Los Angeles. This part of the city has a rich legacy of iconic independent hotels that truly shine. I’m excited to join this team and help guide The Sun Rose along that same path and solidify it as the next great independent luxury hotel in West Hollywood.”
Umstattd has worked in hospitality for most of his life. With both parents having also worked in the industry, he began working in hotels and restaurants at the age of 14.
After receiving his degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, he held a variety of sales and marketing roles with organisations including Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels, Marriott and Hyatt.
He joins The Sun Rose from his most recent role as Regional Director, Sales and Marketing at Loews Hotels & Co.
As a native Angeleno, Umstattd has fond memories of nights spent at the House of Blues, where The Sun Rose West Hollywood now stands.
The property’s musical history, proximity to The Comedy Store and position on Sunset Boulevard combine into what Umstattd describes as his “favorite intersection in all of Los Angeles.”
His appointment marks an important stage for The Sun Rose West Hollywood as it continues to strengthen its position as an independent luxury hotel shaped by music, culture, location and guest experience.