Joan Richardson

André Balazs Properties

André Balazs Properties has been at the forefront of hospitality and innovative experience for the past three decades and consists of three luxury hotels in the US and one in the UK. The iconic properties include: The Mercer in New York City, NY, Chateau Marmont in Hollywood, CA, Sunset Beach in Shelter Island, NY, and Chiltern Firehouse in London, UK. André Balazs, Chairman, founded the eponymous company in 1990. Each property shares an unwavering commitment to detail, pioneering design and carefully considered sense of place. Balazs also founded The Standard Hotels, which included properties in Hollywood, Downtown LA, Miami and New York City. Balazs left the board of The Standard in 2017, ending his association with the boutique chain. With a mission to be the best hospitality provider in the world, André Balazs Properties is committed to creating and nurturing a culture that sets us apart from the rest. Our company culture is rooted in honesty, integrity and discretion, and our reputation has been paramount and critical to our success. The guests who frequent the properties are part of a fellowship of the likeminded, and our staff anticipates their needs with thoughtfulness, detail, consideration and charm, warmth, and intelligence.