Bassim Ouachani Named General Manager for the Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea

Ryan Cortese appointed Director of Sales and Marketing

Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea announces the appointments of Bassim Ouachani as General Manager and Ryan Cortese as Director of Sales and Marketing for the hotel slated to open this fall. Located in New York’s iconic Chelsea neighborhood, Motto Chelsea will feature 374 rooms, including a variety of flexible accommodation options, a vibrant signature restaurant, expansive fitness center and more. 

Bassim Ouachani, General Manager, with two decades of experience in hospitality, will oversee all day-to-day operations at Motto Chelsea working to ensure profitability, efficiency and overall guest experience. Prior to joining the Motto team, Ouachani served as General Manager for Arlo Soho, a 325-room property in New York City. Ouachani has also held leadership positions with brands including Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Highgate Hotels. Ouachani earned an associate degree in Hospitality Management from LaGuardia College and has continued his hospitality education at New York University.

Ryan Cortese, Director of Sales & Marketing, brings more than 11 years of industry experience to Motto Chelsea’s executive team. Since graduating from the University of Scranton with a degree in Communications, Cortese has held various positions with Interstate Hotel & Resorts and Concord Hospitality Enterprises. Most recently, Cortese served as Complex Director of Sales with multiple NYC properties. In his new role, Cortese will lead all sales and marketing strategies for the property, which boasts 3,000 square feet of multi-purpose event space for meetings and social gatherings.

Motto by Hilton New York Chelsea is located at 113 West 24^th Street New York, NY 10001