The Liberty Hotel

Thursday, December 17, 2009

MTM Luxury Lodging and Boston's acclaimed Liberty Hotel announce the appointment of Rachel Moniz as general manager of the Beacon Hill hotel. For the past year, Moniz has served as the hotel manager, overseeing operations of the hotel, including rooms, food & beverage, property operations and special events. In her new role as general manager, Moniz's duties will also include owner relations, developing the hotel's strategic direction, and project management.

Before joining The Liberty, Moniz worked at the Sheraton Boston, the St. Regis in Aspen, the W San Diego as director of operations, and she opened the Ivy Hotel as hotel manager. During her three-year tenure as hotel manager at the Ivy, Moniz built the infrastructure of the hotel's operations team and managed day-to-day hotel business and guest relations.

"I have had such a wonderful experience working with The Liberty Hotel team and getting to know the Beacon Hill community over the past year," said Moniz. "I'm thrilled to be leading the team at The Liberty and look forward to furthering the hotel's reputation as one of Boston's finest."

"Rachel has played an integral role in the success of The Liberty. She is a consummate professional, skilled in all aspects of the business," said Jim Treadway, chief executive officer of MTM Luxury Lodging. "Rachel has been with MTM for almost five years and she continues to impress me with her innovative ideas and dedication to excellence."

"We're delighted to have Rachel be promoted from manager to general manager," said Richard Friedman, the hotel's developer/owner. "She's done a fabulous job in the year she's been at the Liberty."

About The Liberty Hotel
Located in the heart of Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, The Liberty Hotel is near the world's best medical complex, posh shopping boutiques along quaint Charles Street, the City's financial district and technology centers in Cambridge. The property, which offers sweeping views of the Charles River, is the imaginative adaptation of the storied Charles Street Jail into a 300-room luxury hotel with three distinct dining venues and 6,000 square feet of meeting space. A National Historic Landmark and architectural gem built in 1851, the hotel incorporates its history, exceptional service and the latest in modern technology to create an unrivaled guest experience.

The Liberty Hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, www.lhw.com. For reservations and more information, call (617) 224-4000 or (866) 507-5245, or log on at www.libertyhotel.com.

Captivating Luxury Destination to Open Summer 2007

Boston " In keeping with the spirit of a landmark liberated, Bostons storied Charles Street Jail will be reborn aptly named as The Liberty Hotel. The hotel is a national historic landmark at the foot of Beacon Hill with spectacular views of the Charles River and the Boston skyline. It will open as a four-star luxury destination during the summer 2007. Additionally, two top industry veterans have been named to key management posts for the $120 million hotel project, now nearing the final stages of an extensive acquisition, historic renovation and construction process.

Captivating in every sense of the word, The Liberty Hotel promises an unforgettable guest experience in a unique setting second to none, said Richard Friedman, The Liberty Hotel developer, and president and chief executive officer of Cambridge-based Carpenter & Company. Our goal in christening the hotel was to select a name that embraces the propertys colorful past while incorporating a positive message of transformation.

Hotel operator MTM Luxury Lodging of Seattle, founded by Boston native Jim Treadway, has tapped Stuart Meyerson as General Manager and Sean Reardon as Director of Sales & Marketing. Meyerson, who offers 30 years management and leadership experience, has had a long and successful tenure with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, most recently serving as General Manager for its hotels in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island. Reardon is the former Director of Sales and Marketing for the Westin Copley Place, Starwoods flagship hotel in Boston. Prior to this, Reardon served as Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Starwood.


The Liberty Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Bostons Beacon Hill neighborhood near the worlds best medical complexes. Just a footbridge away from the Charles River and its Esplanade, The Liberty Hotel offers easy access to a wealth of outdoor recreation, unique shopping, entertainment and downtown Boston.

The original 1851 granite jail structure is being carefully preserved and restored. The commanding, cruciform-shaped structure with 90-foot central rotunda is now complemented with the addition of a new cupola, built according to the original design which was never implemented 155 years ago to save construction costs. Among the dramatic features being preserved are historic catwalks linking public spaces, vestiges of jail cells within the hotel lobby bar and magnificent, oversize windows.

The Liberty Hotel, when complete, will comprise 298 guestrooms, including 10 incomparable suites with dramatic river views; three distinctive venues for dining and cocktails; 6,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space located within the original, historic structure; and an adjacent, newly-constructed 16-story wing. Among the amenities and services guests will enjoy are four-fixture baths, in-room flat panel HD-LCD televisions, private bars, high speed wireless (WI-FI) and scalable fiber connection access, VOIP telephones operating on a fully converged digital network, 24-hour private dining, health and fitness center, and business services.

The Liberty Hotels architect is Cambridge Seven Associates. Alexandra Champalimaud & Associates, Inc. of New York is responsible for interior design. The general contractor is Suffolk Construction of Boston.

The Liberty Hotel is located at 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114. For information pre-opening, send inquiries to 151 Merrimac Street, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02114; or phone (617) 224-4000. Visit The Liberty Hotel online at www.libertyhotel.com.


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