Private investor and hotelier Marcy Holthus has announced the launch of Pilot Hotels, a new boutique hotel brand defined by historically and architecturally significant properties across the globe. The brand’s portfolio will comprise the Washington School House Hotel in Park City, Utah—the hotel that launched Holthus’ career in 2011—as well as the Hotel Château du Grand-Lucé in the Loire Valley of France.
“The hotels themselves are works of art. The design team starts with an incredible property saturated in history that transcends centuries,” says Pilot Hotels founder and CEO Holthus. “Awe-inspiring spaces for the modern luxury traveler are created, while preserving and restoring authenticity. The restoration is then layered with carefully curated art and furnishings, with splendid finishes, delivering over-the-top chic, sophisticated interiors.”
Once construction is completed, Holthus and managing director Michael Gregory will craft an experience commensurate with the property.