Doyle collection makes two senior appointments at The Bloomsbury Hotel

The Doyle Collection has appointed a new senior female management team at The Bloomsbury hotel. Susanne Traudt-Romero and Marta Padron have joined the group, taking the role of general manager and assistant general manager respectively, helming the 153-room historical property just off Oxford Street. According to the group, Traudt-Romero joins The Bloomsbury having spent 17 years working in five-star luxury hotels throughout Europe and the UK. Hailing from Munich, Germany, she graduated from hospitality school in 2002 and trained as a member of the reception and reservations teams at several five-star hotels. Moving to London in 2008, Traudt-Romero’s first appointment was at The Connaught, where she worked closely with esteemed GM Thomas Kochs in launching the original iteration of Michelin-starred chef Hélène Darroze’s signature restaurant. Following this the group said she was appointed as operations manager at Royal Exchange Grand Café and Bar, the bustling destination restaurant at the heart of the city’s most magnificent landmark. Additionally, Padron joins the hotel having already spent four years working within The Doyle Collection’ Group at sister property The Bristol. Originally from Madrid, She spent a decade working in various five-star hotels in Mexico, Spain and throughout the UK. She launched her career at the five-Star Occidental Grand Xcaret in Riviera Maya, Mexico and “quickly” progressed through the ranks, moving to Spain to take up the role of assistant operations manager at Barcelo Isla Cristina in Huelva. The group said Padron has “vast experience” within the luxury market, providing guests with the “highest degree” of hospitality and “impeccable” service. During her time at The Bristol, Marta developed a reputation for her natural leadership, outstanding work ethic, inscrutable attention to detail and impassioned commitment to guest relations. Pat King, The Doyle Collection CEO, added: “We are delighted to welcome Susanne to The Doyle Collection team. Her experience working in top boutique and luxury hotels and restaurants across London make her an invaluable addition to the team at The Bloomsbury. “Equally, I am so delighted to welcome Marta to London, having spent four years at another of our Doyle Collection properties, The Bristol. Marta has an intimate understanding of our culture, our genuine commitment to exemplary hospitality and the importance which we place on genuine, warm and personalised service which sets us apart.”