Nicholas Clayton

Nov 30

CEO of Capella Hotel Group

A little bit about Nicholas…

Mr. Nicholas Matthew Clayton has been the Chief Executive Officer of Capella Hotel Group since 2015. Mr. Clayton brings with him a depth of global experience in hotel development and operations with preeminent luxury brands.

Mr. Clayton is an internationally acclaimed business leader in the hospitality industry. Most recently, he was the Chief Executive Officer, Operations, of Jumeirah Group and prior to that, he was the President of the Viceroy Hotel Group. Mr. Clayton’s solid foundation in luxury hotel development and operations is built upon three decades of an illustrious career with some of the world’s most respectable brands such as Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons. His professional journey has taken him across the Americas, Middle East, Europe and Asia Pacific.

A visionary leader with a proven track record, Mr. Clayton is leading Capella Hotel Group to continued success, increasing brand equity and further strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading portfolios of luxury hotels.

Capella Hotels and Resorts was recently voted No. 2 Hotel Brand in the World. Their global expansion plans are on track with the opening of the highly-anticipated Capella Bangkok October this year. Capella Bangkok features expansive suites and villas overlooking the Chao Phraya River, as well as three-Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco’s first foray into Asia. Set to unveil in December 2020 is Capella Hanoi, a Bill Bensley-designed boutique hotel with 47 individually-styled suites that celebrate Opera in the Roaring Twenties.

Next year, Capella Hotel Group will be launching a new sophisticated lifestyle brand – Patina Hotels & Resorts. Patina Maldives, Fari Islands will be the first opening, with properties in Ubud and Osaka also in development.