Wythe Hotel Announces New Executive Appointments

June 14, 2023

NEW YORK – Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn today announced the appointment of three executives to key positions to oversee the growth and development of the original boutique property in the neighborhood of Williamsburg.

With over fifteen years of experience driving revenue for global hotel brands, Cristina Dalal joins Wythe Hotel as Director of Sales, where she will develop and execute sales strategies for the boutique property, according to a press release. Dalal boasts an impressive history of supporting booking goals at esteemed hotels, most recently as Director of Sales at Graduate New York on Roosevelt Island. She has also served in sales roles at SIXTY SoHo, and TWA Hotel, the onsite property at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Claire Rock, a seasoned marketing leader with a diverse background in publishing, retail, and commercial real estate, assumes the role of Marketing Director. She previously held leadership roles at WeWork, Westfield World Trade Center and Southern Living Magazine, where she executed national and hyper-local marketing campaigns, managed large-scale food and wine events and generated leads to support big-picture goals for the iconic brands. Rock also recently received a Culinary Arts degree from the Institute of Culinary Education, affording her insight as she spearheads the marketing strategy for Le Crocodile, Wythe Hotel’s award-winning French restaurant on the ground floor, and for Bar Blondeau, the property’s acclaimed rooftop bar with European-inspired small plates and cocktails.

Gabriella Borg Costanzi has been named Service & Beverage Director of Le Crocodile. In this role, she will support chef partners Aidan O’Neal and Jake Leiber to ensure the ongoing success of the restaurant and oversee day-to-day operations in order to provide the highest level of guest experience. Borg Costanzi has worked in the culinary and hospitality industry for over a decade, including in managerial positions at Michelin-starred establishments such as Lyle’s in London and Pineapple & Pearls in Washington D.C.

“We’re thrilled to welcome three new members to the Wythe family,” said Priscilla Washam, General Manager of Wythe Hotel. “They each bring a unique skill set and a fresh perspective to Williamsburg’s beloved Wythe Hotel. With their proven business acumen and unwavering commitment to growing iconic brands, we believe that Cristina, Claire and Gabriella can help us take the hotel, restaurant and bar to new heights.”