Emmanuele Selvaggi has been promoted Hotel Manager at Rosewood London
Emmanuele brings over 18 years of distinguished experience in luxury hospitality to his new position. He began his career with Four Seasons Boston in the Rooms Division and successfully progressed through the ranks across multiple international locations including Geneva, Doha, Prague and London over 15 years with the prestigious brand. His tenue with Four Seasons culminated as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Florence before returning to London in November 2021 to join Rosewood London.
Since joining Rosewood London, Emmanuele has served as Director of Rooms, where he has been instrumental in driving exceptional results across the Rooms Division. Under his leadership, the Front Office team achieved the highest upselling revenue in 2024 since the hotel's opening. His analytical approach and creative vision have led to numerous successful guest initiatives, while his commitment to personal service has significantly improved the hotel's LQA scores and TrustYou ratings through increased use of guest recognition throughout the property.
Emmanuele is recognised for his exceptional leadership style, characterised by hands-on management and leading by example. His ability to build and develop high-performing teams, combined with his dedication to delivering memorable and seamless guest experiences, perfectly embodies Rosewood's philosophy of Relationship Hospitality.
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