The Capital Hotel, Knightsbridge, Appoints New General Manager

KNIGHTSBRIDGE, U.K. - July 4, 2018 - PRLog -- Please do get in touch if you require more information/images:

Joanne Taylor-Stagg is the new general manager at The Capital Hotel and Apartments in Knightsbridge and is also responsible for The Levin Hotel and The London Bakery.  (www.thecapital.co.uk / www.thelevinhotel.co.uk / www.thelondonbakery.co.uk)

Joanne joined from her 2-year role as general manager at The Trafalgar St James where she successfully repositioned the hotel from a 4* to 5* luxury.  She started her 25-year career in South Africa and has spent 5 years in senior roles with ReDefineBDL (London and Birmingham), and 12 years with Marriott Hotels in the UK.

Joanne's extensive experience in all key aspects of hospitality puts her in the perfect position to drive The Capital forward as a part of the prestigious Warwick Hotels & Resorts portfolio.  She is a passionate hotelier and leading light among today's dynamic female general managers.  She said: 'I'm delighted to be involved in this new Chapter of The Capital's history.  It's an iconic property with a unique blend of tradition and innovation, and a stellar chef in Nathan Outlaw.  I'm looking forward to building on that reputation in today's fast-moving world of London hotels.  It's an exciting marketplace, and there's nowhere I'd rather be.'

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THE CAPITAL (www.capitalhotel.co.uk), London's original boutique grand hotel combines style and sophistication with a warm welcome guaranteed by the loyal and long-serving corps of staff.  The Capital offers 49 superb bedrooms, including 8 suites, and a selection of comfortable apartments, a fashionable whisky bar and internationally acclaimed Chef Nathan Outlaw's London establishment, Outlaw's at The Capital (Michelin star).  There is also a variety of elegant rooms for private hire and dining.

THE LEVIN (www.thelevinhotel.co.uk) is a sophisticated art-deco style hotel offering contemporary charm and 12 beautifully-appointed bedrooms in Knightsbridge.  The Levin serves lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday inclusive in The Knightsbridge Metro and guests may also book meals next door at Outlaw's at The Capital (one Michelin star) and cross-charge to their room.

Both hotels benefit from the quiet of a residential street at the heart of Knightsbridge.  Surrounded by some of London's most famous shops – Harrods and Harvey Nichols - they are in striking range of Hyde Park and London landmarks such as the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Royal Albert Hall.  The West End and Theatreland are a short taxi ride away.

THE LONDON BAKERY (www.thelondonbakery.co.uk) was founded in 2003 to create hand-made artisan breads and pastries, using 100% natural and additive-free ingredients, of the highest quality for The Levin and The Capital hotels. Today the chefs supply a number of London's five-star hotels with their fine breads and rolls, Viennoiserie and cakes.

WARWICK HOTELS AND RESORTS (www.warwickhotels.com) was founded in 1980 with the purchase of Warwick New York in the desirable 6^th Avenue and 54^th Street location.  The collection has grown to more than 55 prestigious hotels, resorts and spas in city and leisure destinations worldwide.