R. Matthaeus Consulting

Hospitality leadership for the moments that define a hotel.

Advisory and hands-on leadership for hotel openings, brand transitions, and the operational discipline that makes exceptional properties run.

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About

Renita Matthaeus has spent her career managing, opening, and transitioning some of hospitality's most distinctive properties.

From The Standard, High Line to a portfolio of openings across North America, she brings owners, operators, and developers a rare combination: the strategic clarity to plan a flawless launch, and the operational rigor to deliver it.

R. Matthaeus Consulting puts that experience to work for your property, whether you are bringing a new hotel to life, navigating a transition, or sharpening how an existing operation performs.

Renita Matthaeus
What we do

Where experience makes the difference.

01

Pre-Opening & Hotel Openings

Critical-path planning, pre-opening budgets, staffing, and the operational setup that turns a construction handover into a confident first night.

02

Brand & Management Transitions

Seamless changeovers that protect the guest experience, retain talent, and keep revenue intact through rebrands and operator transitions.

03

Operational Assessments

A clear-eyed review of how a property runs, with practical recommendations to lift service, efficiency, and profitability.

04

Leadership Coaching & Talent

Coaching, training, and recruitment that build the teams capable of running a property at its very best.

Track record

Brands that set the standard.

Highgate
Vice President, Openings & Transitions
2021 — Now
Standard International
Vice President, Operations
2020 — 2021
Ennismore
Director of Hotel Openings, N. America
2018 — 2019
The Standard, East Village
General Manager
2017 — 2018
The Standard, High Line
Hotel Manager
2015 — 2017
New York University
M.S., Hotel Administration
2006 — 2008
In their words
"Passionate for the guest, with the business acumen to analyze her strategy and results. That combination has made her a force in our industry."
Marshall Kelberman · Director of Rooms, WDW Dolphin & Swan
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Let's talk about your next opening.

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