05-05-2025
Joseph Violi has been appointed General Manager at Cypress Inn
Denny Levette, owner of the treasured Cypress Inn in Carmel, announced today the appointment of renowned veteran hotelier, Joseph Violi, as General Manager.
Violi, a graduate of Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, brings over 35 years of experience in managing luxury hotels, golf, and beach resorts. His impressive career includes leadership roles at esteemed properties such as Ritz-Carlton, Laguna-Niguel; Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, Atlanta; Ritz-Carlton, Aspen Swissotel Chicago; Hyatt Hotels; Hilton Hotel in Sonoma, California and Key West, Florida; and Carmel Valley Ranch.
Cypress Inn has long been celebrated for its pet-friendly atmosphere, with Sunset Magazine calling it "probably the most famous dog-friendly hotel in the country." Violi remarked, "Honoring the legacy created by Doris Day and Denny Levett—blending Old World charm with exceptional service—will be the pinnacle of my hospitality career."
Violi also brings extensive expertise in hotel marketing and food & beverage operations. His passion for the culinary arts is evident through his involvement with esteemed organizations such as the international Chaine des Rôtisseurs and Les Toques Blanches.
In addition to managing Cypress Inn, Violi will oversee operations at Carmel's Lamp Lighter Inn and Forest Lodge. Originally from Massena, N.Y., where his family owned a restaurant for 70 years, Violi now resides locally with his prized dog, Dino Ferrari, a Vizsla.
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Joseph Violi is a graduate of Cornell in Ithaca, New York - United States
