The property is managed by the recently established Luxe Hospitality Co., which provides reservations, marketing and management services for personalized, high-end hotels on a global basis. "We are pleased to make this formal name change and become the flagship hotel to an expanding chain of upscale hotels worldwide," Harkham said.

Under Luxe Hospitality's direction, the Luxe Summit Hotel Bel-Air will continue to offer first-class accommodations to business and leisure travelers. Nestled in the hills above Bel-Air, Calif., the resort-like, intimate property with 162 spacious rooms, sits on seven acres.

Luxe Hospitality Co., based in Los Angeles, is a private, diversified hospitality organization providing global reservations, marketing and management services, and franchise affiliation. The company represents more than 200 upscale hotels internationally and will be providing a unique franchise system for independent, luxury hotels offering guests a more intimate and personalized experience.