Luca Virgilio Returns to London as GM of The Dorchester Hotel

(15 Dec 2021)  The Dorchester hotel in London has appointed Luca Virgilio as General Manager, effective January 2022.

In his new role, Luca will oversee operations for the iconic 250-room hotel on Park Lane, and will manage a comprehensive renovation which is scheduled to commence in February 2022.

Luca Virgilio

"I am delighted to return to London to run one of the world’s most renowned hotels at a time of immense change, which will see the hotel further enhanced," Luca said. "The Dorchester has a rich heritage and incredibly loyal employees, and to be part of its legacy is an exciting prospect."

Italian-born Luca joins the property from Dorchester Collection’s Hotel Eden in Rome, where he has worked as GM since 2014.

Luca’s career has also seen him in leadership roles in Switzerland, Monte-Carlo and Rome, amassing numerous accolades for the hotels under his direction.

Luca previously worked in the UK at the Baglioni Hotel London where he was GM from September 2004 to October 2008.

 Christopher Cowdray, CEO of Dorchester Collection, said, "Since we acquired Hotel Eden, Luca has done an outstanding job in transforming the property into one of Rome’s best hotels. Now, as we enter a new era for The Dorchester with an extensive renovation, I know that Luca will bring his flair and passion for excellence to the project, reinforcing the hotel’s legendary status."