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Austria: Hotel MOTTO has appointed Daniela Kohoutek as general manager of the boutique hotel in Vienna.
Kohoutek brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and will oversee the hotel’s day-to-day operations, guest experience, commercial performance and team development.
Prior to joining Hotel MOTTO, Kohoutek served as business director at COOEE alpin Hotels for eight years, contributing to the development of the group’s operations, brand strategy, revenue management/commercial performance. Previously, she directed a hotel refurbishment project at Hotel Kummer and Hotel Alpha in Vienna and assisted with the hotel performance and guest satisfaction improvement projects.
Commenting on her appointment, Kohoutek said: “Hotel Motto uniquely combines Viennese hospitality, international flair and a strong design identity,” going on to say “I am very much looking forward to working with the team to continue the success story of the Hotel MOTTO, to further enhance the high quality and unique character of the hotel.”
The boutique Hotel MOTTO is located in the middle of Vienna and got a Michelin Key for 2025. The property includes CHEZ BERNARD restaurant and rooftop bar, MOTTO BROT organic bakery, wellness facilities and a collection of contemporary artwork.
Before joining COOEE alpin Hotels, Kohoutek also held senior roles at Best Western Central Europe, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Towers, Hotel Imperial Vienna, Hotel Bristol Vienna and JA Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf Resort in Dubai.
Highlights:
- Hotel MOTTO has appointed Daniela Kohoutek as general manager of its boutique hotel in Vienna, where she will oversee operations, guest experience, commercial performance and team development
- Daniela Kohoutek joins Hotel MOTTO after eight years as business director at COOEE alpin Hotels, contributing to operations, brand strategy, revenue management and commercial performance
- The Vienna boutique hotel, awarded a Michelin Key for 2025, features the CHEZ BERNARD restaurant and rooftop bar, MOTTO BROT organic bakery, wellness facilities and contemporary art collection
- Before joining Hotel MOTTO, Kohoutek held senior hospitality leadership roles at Best Western Central Europe, Sheraton Jumeirah Beach Hotel & Towers, Hotel Imperial Vienna, Hotel Bristol Vienna and JA Jebel Ali Hotel & Golf Resort
