A seasoned professional in the world of luxury hospitality, Guillaume Ranvier has joined Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo as General Manager. He officially took up his position on January 5, 2026, succeeding Louis Starck, who was appointed General Manager of Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo at the end of last September. With an impressive international career in prestigious hotel establishments, Guillaume Ranvier will now bring his expertise and ultra-luxury experience to one of Monaco’s most iconic hotels. Arriving directly from the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, where he served as Hotel Manager,
Guillaume Ranvier now leads Hôtel Hermitage, a connoisseurs’ hotel currently undergoing transformation.
A distinguished international career
Top of his class at the École Supérieure de Cuisine Française in Paris, Guillaume Ranvier spent more than ten years with the Hyatt Hotels Group in key roles in France and abroad.
He began his career at Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme as Director of Food & Beverage, before becoming Director of Rooms and then Director of Operations, notably contributing to the hotel’s complete renovation and the continuous improvement of guest satisfaction. He then moved to Doha, where he supported the opening of a Park Hyatt in the Middle East as Director of Operations. After the health crisis, he returned to the French Riviera as Hotel Manager of the Martinez in Cannes, where he oversaw the first post-Covid season, marked by a major operational reorganization.
He was subsequently appointed General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée, where he successfully led the renovation of the restaurant, launched a repositioning project, and achieved record revenue levels in 2022.
Since 2023, Guillaume Ranvier had served as Hotel Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, an iconic property of the Group, where he helped strengthen a culture of excellence focused on performance, team cohesion, and the quality of the guest experience.
Through this rich international journey, Guillaume Ranvier has developed strong values of rigor and excellence, along with a passion for a demanding profession.
His leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to service quality and team well-being are major assets in continuing the development and influence of Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo.
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, the hotel for discerning connoisseurs
A hotel of timeless elegance since 1928, a chic address for connoisseurs and great lovers of art, culture, and fine gastronomy, Hôtel Hermitage is a true haven of serenity with a unique and sensitive soul. With its Belle Époque façade, its magnificent Eiffel-designed glass dome in the Winter Garden, and its breathtaking Mediterranean views, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo is a highly prized architectural gem. It has welcomed some of the greatest personalities, from Marcel Pagnol to Francis Bacon, as well as Joséphine Baker, Maria Callas, and Aristotle Onassis.
This jewel is complemented by an exceptionally refined dining offering, with Pavyllon Monte-Carlo*, a restaurant by Yannick Alléno, and its contemporary Japanese-inspired address, L’Abysse Monte-Carlo**.
To continue attracting an ever more discerning international clientele, Hôtel Hermitage will unveil new suites in June, along with a brand-new lobby bar, the Bar Gustave, located beneath the Eiffel dome at the heart of the Winter Garden.
In his new role, Guillaume Ranvier can rely on the full support of the teams at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, who are fully committed every day to maintaining the Monegasque palace at the highest level of excellence that defines the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group and the Grand Art de Vivre Monte-Carlo.
“I am very honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of this exceptional House of Connoisseurs, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. I am also delighted to follow in the footsteps of the hoteliers who have contributed to the reputation of this Monegasque emblem, alongside passionate and dedicated professionals who are deeply attached to this place and its history. Our ambition is to write a new chapter for Hôtel Hermitage, resolutely focused on the future through its renovations, service centered on detail, personalized stays where every gesture has meaning, and, above all, women and men devoted to bringing that extra soul which offers our guests an authentic, elegant, and memorable experience that every connoisseur will appreciate,” said Guillaume Ranvier.