Ahead of its Australian debut, 25hours Hotels has announced the appointment of Jake Guilfoyle as General Manager of the highly anticipated 25hours Hotel The Olympia as it opens its doors in Sydney’s Paddington on 9th of October…
Originally from Sydney, taking on the role of General Manager at 25hours Hotel The Olympia, Jake Guilfoyle makes a return to his roots and brings with him over a decade of experience in luxury lifestyle hotels across Australia and Southeast Asia. Most recently Guilfoyle supported the rebranding and opening of Hyde Melbourne Place, cementing the hotel deep within Ennismore and Hyde brand standards.
Working as General Manager of Operations, Guilfoyle spearheaded the launch of QT Singapore at 90 % occupancy and achieved record guest satisfaction at QT Gold Coast. His career also spans leadership roles at QT Sydney, QT Falls Creek, and Rydges Cronulla, delivering outstanding commercial results while building strong high-performing teams.
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A multi-award winner and 2022 HM Awards finalist for Australian General Manager of the Year, Guilfoyle is known for his hands-on leadership approach, commercial acumen, and his deep passion for developing the next generation of hospitality talent. He steps into the role as part of a broader leadership movement within Ennismore as former General Manager Jeremy Colohan returns to the Gold Coast to spearhead Mondrian Gold Coast. At 25hours Hotel The Olympia, he will oversee a team of over 100 staff and report directly to Sylvain Pasdeloup, Executive Vice President, Ennismore, Asia Pacific.
Sylvain Pasdeloup commented: “Jake embodies the spirit of 25hours – bold, creative and deeply connected to community. His track record of launching and elevating lifestyle hotels is impressive, and I’m looking forward to seeing him bring that energy to our first Australian venue. With Jake at the helm, 25hours Hotel The Olympia will be more than a hotel – it will be a cultural hub for travellers and the neighbourhood.”
25hours Hotel The Olympia is located at 1 Oxford Street, where five of Sydney’s most iconic neighbourhoods; Paddington, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross and Moore Park converge. It will feature four culinary venues in collaboration with Studio Paskin, designed to be destinations in their own right: The Palomar, The Mulwray, Jacob The Angel and a Carte Blanched concept – the rooftop bar, Monica.
Jake Guilfoyle commented: “I’m excited to be launching the very first 25hours Hotel in Australia and its four venues. I grew up in Sydney and to lead a hotel that celebrates individuality, creativity and history in my hometown is very special. We’re building something that lasts, a full experience that not only travellers, but locals will seek out, and at the heart of it all, I look forward to leading a fun, energetic team who bring that sense of joy and personality to every guest interaction.”
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