Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, has announced the appointment of Paul Davies as General Manager ahead of its opening in September 2026.
Davies brings more than 38 years of hospitality experience to the role, including a distinguished career with Marriott International.
He joins Hyde & Seek following a career that has seen him lead more than 15 hotels across the UK and Ireland.
In his new role, Davies will oversee the hotel’s pre-opening phase, launch strategy and ongoing hotel operations, establishing Hyde & Seek as one of London’s most anticipated new hospitality destinations.
Most recently, Davies served as Cluster General Manager for Marriott International, overseeing eight hotels across South West England and Wales with combined annual revenues exceeding £80 million and a team of more than 800 associates.
Throughout his career, Davies has built a reputation for transformational leadership, operational excellence and people development.
He believes the General Manager should be the face and heartbeat of the hotel, as well as a figure the local market and community get to know.
This commitment to community extends beyond hospitality. Davies joins Hyde & Seek following a career break during which he supported Oxfam’s charitable initiatives.
At Hyde & Seek, Davies will focus on building a team culture centred around the hotel’s values of being real, staying curious, showing kindness and creating joy through thoughtful everyday moments.
His vision is to create a workplace where team members feel empowered to bring warmth, personality and genuine hospitality to every guest interaction.
His career achievements include being named Marriott EMEA General Manager of the Year in 2016, receiving the Global Sales Leadership Award for a General Manager, the Global Spirit to Serve Our Communities Award, and multiple Mustang Awards recognising taskforce leadership.
Commenting on his appointment, Paul Davies said: “I’m delighted to be joining Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel and leading the hotel through its opening and beyond. The property has a distinctive identity, combining a bohemian spirit with a genuine sense of place, curiosity and connection.
“We want every guest to feel part of something special from the moment they arrive, creating experiences that feel less like a hotel stay and more like becoming part of a living story. I look forward to establishing Hyde & Seek as one of London’s most inviting new hideaways for both visitors and Londoners alike.”
Davies’ appointment marks a significant milestone in the hotel’s opening journey as Hyde & Seek, London Hyde Park, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel prepares to welcome its first guests.
Designed as a tranquil urban escape where curiosity, connection and community come together, the hotel aims to become one of London’s most inviting hideaways.
Owned by Immersive Hospitality Management, and joining Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio, Hyde & Seek is set to open in September 2026 following the completion of IHM’s £42 million transformation of the former Corus Hotel Hyde Park into a new upscale lifestyle hotel.
Located at 1 Lancaster Gate, Hyde & Seek is a 309-room hotel offering guests a tranquil urban escape just steps from Hyde Park.
Facilities will include two food and beverage concepts, flexible meeting and event spaces, a gym and studio, and guest rooms inspired by the creativity and individuality of Bayswater and its surrounding neighbourhoods.