Lark Hotels

Thank you Josiah Mackenzie and Hospitality Daily, we couldn’t agree more about Robert and Megan😃 Come check out the their latest thoughts & revelations on your favorite platforms below! #OnaLark 📺: https://lnkd.in/eaZAwfGX 🎧: https://lnkd.in/e_ucpCwY

"Situated among the picturesque Green Mountains, Stowe, Vermont, is a vacation spot that can be enjoyed 365 days a year...For modern travelers, both AWOL Stowe and Field Guide Lodge are Lark Hotels properties catered towards millennials." A heart-felt thank you Morgan Goldberg and Architectural Digest for highlighting our two Lark branded hotels in Stowe, Vermont! Read more about AWOL Stowe and Field Guide Lodge below! #OnaLark

In the Lark-Light this week is Chelsea Hess, Talent Acquisition Specialist for Lark! With a journey in hospitality beginning at the age of 16, Chelsea has worked in countless guest-facing roles including front desk agent, taxi driver, hostess, door attendant, and ferry terminal agent to name a few. Her career path led to management roles at companies specializing in catering and cleaning in, addition to an ownership role of a reservation company. Lucky for us, Chelsea was looking for a change and joined our flock in August 2023 (a special shoutout to Leah Jampel Hassell, our Manager of Administration, who encouraged Chelsea to take the leap to Lark). Since Chelsea began her role with us, she has become our resident expert on the J1 and H2B visa programs, an aspect of our business that is vital to the operational success of many Lark locations. Those who join us through these programs have an incredible impact on the experience of our guests. We’re fortunate to work with a diverse group of team members year after year– and we’re fortunate to have Chelsea supporting these efforts! #OnaLark

In the Lark-Light this week is Hollie Greene, Marketing Manager for Lark! Hollie joined our team as a Marketing Coordinator in November 2020, coming to us from the education sector where she helped students discover the world through study abroad programming. Though Hollie’s first role in hospitality began with Lark, it was her previous role that helped build upon her foundational marketing, people and storytelling skills to prepare her for a career change to hospitality! Hollie’s passion for her craft shines daily across our Lark portfolio, and is felt by our teams both within and outside of our boutique properties. With each of our properties offering a unique story to tell, Hollie finds that her passion grows by the day at the possibilities of discovering ways to reach and share those unique stories with our guests. #OnaLark

It is an honor for each of us at Lark to share that 7 properties in our collection have been awarded Michelin Keys. Congratulations to the talented design teams at Reider + Co and Elder & Ash for their contribution to this honor. We are grateful for each and every person who has contributed to this recognition and who create amazing experiences for our guests. Thank you to the owners, developers, designers, photographers, artists, contractors, to the housekeepers, the hosts, to all of our dedicated staff.  We salute you! Without you, we are nothing. This honor is yours. #OnaLark

In the Lark-Light this week is Maya Evans, Guest Service Supervisor at The Ellery Hotel in Northampton, MA! Maya joined the team in April 2023, initially in the role of Guest Service Associate. This was her first time working in hotels, but you would never be able to tell, as it did not take long for Maya to demonstrate her ability to perform her responsibilities with consistency, focus, organization, and dedication. Within six months, Maya took on a supervisory role, supporting and teaching others on the team at The Ellery Hotel. Beyond the day to day expectations of her role, Maya is continuously eager to learn and take on new challenges, all while showcasing a natural gift for hospitality, creating memorable experiences for every person she encounters. Maya is an integral part of The Ellery Hotel and is one of the countless reasons why guests love this charming Northampton retreat. hashtag #OnaLark

The New York Times recently interviewed our Founder, Robert Blood, and placed the spotlight on our Bluebird by Lark brand and Spa City Motor Lodge location for their featured article from Jim Zarroli and how "Motels are Having a Moment." A big thank you to Jim and the New York Times for the opportunity to share our story! Read all about it below #OnaLark

A big thank you to The Points Guy for featuring our favorite on the beach property, Blue - Inn on the Beach, in their recent write up of "The Best Coastal Hotels to Visit During Your Next Seaside Getaway." We too also adore visiting the beach at Blue at any time during the year! #OnaLark Read all about it here: https://lnkd.in/edikCPmr

In the Lark-Light this week is Samantha Massie, Human Resources Generalist for us at Lark! Samantha joined our team in September 2023 after she and her husband made the move from Boston, where they had spent the last five years, to New Hampshire for a change of pace and scenery. Having worked for a hospitality management company previously, Samantha’s experience in multiple roles (as well as a true passion for the hotel industry) made Lark and the role of HR Generalist a natural fit for her. Within her role, Samantha supports HR administrative tasks for 25 properties. The importance of creating memorable experiences for our guests is paramount. That same drive is at the core of the journey we aim to create for our team members. Samantha, along with the rest of our HR team, are guided daily by this important responsibility, focusing on the humans that make the work we do possible. #OnaLark

In the Lark-Light this week is Tristan Centeno, Room Attendant at Blind Tiger Asheville in Asheville, NC! Like several other Lark-Light team members, Tristan shares the experience of having worked at the property prior to its future renovation and rebrand.  While his home property was undergoing renovations, he headed just down the parkway, and joined the Asheville River Cabins team in Arden, NC to bring his expertise and support to the location’s operations. His energy and passion for hospitality were apparent and felt immediately, radiating to his fellow team members and Asheville River Cabin's guests. Having worked in big box hotels previously, Tristan’s experience furthered his love of the boutique hotel experience, making him a perfect fit for our Blind Tiger crew! Tristan’s excellent eye for detail, and consistent drive to go above and beyond are some of the many reasons why he is vital part of the experience of our Blind Tiger Asheville guests and team– we couldn’t imagine it any other way. #OnaLark