ATLANTA (July 18, 2012) – The St. Regis Atlanta—an unparalleled in-town resort located in the elegant enclave of Buckhead—is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Brandenberg to the position of Food & Beverage Director effective today.  Mr. Brandenberg will lead The St. Regis Atlanta’s highly-regarded dining program which is known for its luxurious Southern hospitality, exceptional service, regionally-sourced ingredients, and utmost quality in each of the hotel’s esteemed dining venues.  A favorite of locals and guests alike, the AAA Five-Diamond Resort was recently voted one of the “Top 100 Hotels in the World” by Travel + Leisure magazine and received the “St. Regis Hotel of the Year” award for the second consecutive year.

With over 14 years of food and beverage experience at high-caliber properties across the globe, Mr. Brandenberg will oversee all food and beverage operations for the 151-room hotel, two on-site restaurants—Paces 88 American Bistro and Astor Court—as well as event catering.

“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Brandenberg to The St. Regis Atlanta,” said Senih Geray, General Manager of The St. Regis Atlanta.  “With an impressive track record at five-star resorts and restaurants the world over, Mr. Brandenberg will be an excellent champion of The St. Regis Atlanta’s extensive and award-winning dining experiences.”

Mr. Brandenberg joins The St. Regis Atlanta from The Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok, where he served as Food & Beverage Director at the Luxury Collection Hotel.  His impressive background boasts a range of internationally-celebrated hotels and restaurants including Le Méridien Jakarta, The Palace Hotel San Francisco, Core Club, The Peninsula New York, and Café Grey in New York.

“I’m delighted to join The St. Regis Atlanta team,” said Brandenberg. “As Food & Beverage Director, I look forward to bringing my ideas and unique skill set to advancing the property’s celebrated dining program, recognized as one of the South’s treasured culinary destinations.”

Guests of The St. Regis Atlanta are enticed with a delectable range of dining venues.  At Paces 88 American Bistro, diners may enjoy weekend brunch, lunch or dinner as well as 24-hour private in-room dining.   Throughout the property, guests and locals alike savor wine selections from Wine Director and Sommelier Harry Constantinescu, who has personally curated a list of over 700 wines that comprise The St. Regis Atlanta’s award-winning wine list.  Other dining venues include the Astor Court—an elegant and inviting destination for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea;  The St. Regis Bar—a convivial gathering place for creative cocktails and small plates, and The Poolside Bar & Café—providing al fresco dining overlooking the resort’s spectacular 40,000-square-foot Pool Piazza.

The St. Regis Atlanta is located at 88 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead.  For more information, please call 404.563.7900 or visit www.stregisatlanta.com.

About The St. Regis Atlanta
Combining timeless sophistication with an unrivaled dimension of luxury, The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel & Residences debuted April 14, 2009.  The 26-floor development features 151 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, 53 St. Regis Residences, more than 16,000 square feet of contemporary meeting and event space, two exclusive bars, world-class culinary options, a state-of-the-art fitness facility that overlooks an exquisite 40,000-square-foot Pool Piazza and poolside Bar, a 7,800-square-foot Remède Spa and Paces 88, the signature restaurant and recipient of the 2010 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator.  Each guest room and suite is attended by the signature St. Regis Butler Service, an ever present yet unobtrusive service dedicated to meeting the needs of discerning global travelers.  The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel & Residences is located at 88 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead.  For more information, please call 404.563.7900 or visit www.stregisatlanta.com

About St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence.  Founded by John Jacob Astor IV with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, The St. Regis brand of hotels is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance in the best destinations worldwide.  Plans for the brand to expand its legacy globally include long-awaited St. Regis properties in Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico, Bal Harbour, Deer Crest, Hawaii and the island of Bermuda.  In Latin America, St. Regis will unveil new hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires and Kanai Riviera.  In Asia, St. Regis has announced plans to open properties in Bangkok, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lhasa, Nanjing, Osaka, Sanya Yalong Bay and Tianjin.  In Africa and the Middle East, the St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius.  The distinctive traits of the St. Regis experience are customized service and attention, coveted locations and luxurious design.  For more information on The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.stregis.com.