NEW ORLEANS – November 20, 2017 – Hilton New Orleans Riverside announces today the appointment of Sebastian Stutz as the new hotel manager. As an industry veteran possessing more than 19 years of hotel leadership experience, Sebastian is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the 1,622-room hotel and all aspects of the guest experience.

“Sebastian’s vast hospitality experience will be an invaluable addition to the team,” said Paul Scott, general manager at Hilton New Orleans Riverside. “His wealth of knowledge, keen eye for quality and proven track record will sustain the forward momentum we’ve built in both our guest and team member practices.”

Stutz has been a member of the Hilton family for the last six years, most recently serving as hotel manager for The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans. During his tenure at The Roosevelt Hotel, Sebastian led the property to numerous accolades, including two consecutive Hotel of the Year awards, prestigious Connie Award, and Food and Beverage Division of the Year. Prior to joining Hilton, Stutz spent 13 years with Ritz Carlton in both international and domestic roles.

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Hilton New Orleans Riverside is popular with savvy international and domestic travelers and features an indoor connection to The Riverwalk Outlet Mall with more than 75 retailers and restaurants. The hotel boasts authentic dishes at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, craft cocktails and live music at Public Belt bar and lounge, two outdoor pools and a 100,000-square-foot health and fitness center with tennis, basketball, and racquetball courts. For more information on Hilton New Orleans Riverside, please call +1 504.561.0500 or visit hiltonneworleansriverside.com.