Friday, September 27, 2024 Rod Lapasin appointed Managing Director of Hotel Westland, set to unveil a revolutionary luxury experience in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, opening in spring 2025. Aparium Hotel Group, a leader in the lifestyle hotel industry, proudly announces the appointment of Rod Lapasin as Managing Director and General Manager of Hotel Westland, a luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, and rooftop bar set to open in Seattle’s Pioneer Square at RailSpur in spring 2025. A fifth-generation Seattleite, Lapasin brings over 35 years of industry expertise, having held senior roles with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and Salish Lodge & Spa.
Upon its opening, Hotel Westland will become a centerpiece of RailSpur, a cultural hub where art, music, and history intersect in Pioneer Square. Developed by Urban Villages and designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with interiors by Curioso, the hotel preserves the 1907 brick and Douglas Fir timbers of the historic Manufacturers Exchange Building. Hotel Westland will feature 120 guest rooms, a signature restaurant, bespoke amenities, and Pioneer Square’s first rooftop bar with views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline.
The hotel will also showcase 328 Pacific Northwest-inspired art pieces curated by ARTXIV. As Managing Director, Lapasin will oversee daily operations, aiming to enhance the guest experience with Aparium’s signature translocal hospitality. He will also serve as Managing Director of Rail.