Heathman Hotel Taps Experienced Team for Centennial Push Heathman Hotel has named three hospitality veterans to lead the iconic Portland property toward its 2027 centennial. Daryn Cyrus joins as Managing Director, Paige Carlson as Director of Sales & Marketing, and Tyler Groom as Restaurant General Manager for the hotel's new Italian restaurant, Bar Sprezzatura. Cyrus, who previously served as General Manager at Heathman before departing in 2021, brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Kimpton Hotels, Provenance Hotels and Sage Hospitality. In her new role, she will oversee operations and strategic direction, with a focus on elevating service, strengthening team culture and guiding the property through its next growth phase. "As Managing Director, Cyrus will oversee the operations and strategic direction of Heathman Hotel, leading efforts to elevate service and the overall stay, strengthen team culture and guide the property through its next stage of growth." Carlson brings more than two decades of Pacific Northwest hospitality sales experience, having held leadership positions at Salishan Coastal Lodge, River's Edge Hotel in Portland and The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel. She will develop sales strategy across group, corporate and leisure segments.
New Restaurant Leadership Groom, tapped to run Bar Sprezzatura—a Michael Mina and The Mina Group concept—brings over two decades of experience from luxury hotels and independent restaurants including Kimpton Riverplace Hotel, Ava Gene's and Tusk. The Italian-inspired restaurant and bar is set to open this fall. "As Restaurant General Manager, Tyler Groom will oversee the day-to-day operations of Bar Sprezzatura, Michael Mina and The Mina Group's Italian-inspired restaurant and bar."
Property Refresh Underway The appointments coincide with an ongoing renovation of Heathman's public spaces.
Recent updates include a fully refreshed lobby with new furnishings and bar service, the return of the hotel's celebrated library to its original mezzanine location with expanded lounge seating, and restored architectural details that highlight the building's original character. The 151-room hotel, a Portland landmark since 1927, is known for its library of signed books and long-standing ties to the city's literary and cultural communities.
Why It Matters
For Portland hospitality operators, these moves signal continued investment in one of the city's most recognizable independent properties. The addition of Michael Mina's Bar Sprezzatura represents another national chef brand entering the competitive Portland dining market, while the leadership appointments underscore the hotel's commitment to competing on service and experience as it enters a critical year ahead of its centennial celebration.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
