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October 1, 2024

Hotel Westland

Lapasin

Aparium Hotel Group named Rod Lapasin as managing director and general manager of Hotel Westland, a luxury boutique hotel, restaurant and rooftop bar opening at RailSpur in Seattle's Pioneer Square in spring 2025. Lapasin brings more than 35 years of industry experience to the property, having held senior leadership roles with brands including, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and the Salish Lodge & Spa. Developed by Urban Villages, and designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with interiors by Curioso, the hotel preserves the original 1907 brick and Douglas Fir timbers of the Manufacturers Exchange Building. The hotel will feature 120 guest rooms, bespoke amenities, a signature restaurant, and a rooftop bar with views of Puget Sound and the Seattle skyline. It will also showcase 328 Pacific Northwest-inspired art pieces curated by ARTXIV. At Hotel Westland, Lapasin will lead daily operations, focusing on elevating the guest experience. He will also serve as managing director of RailSpur, an adaptive reuse development by Urban Villages that includes Hotel Westland, the newly announced Death & Co cocktail bar, three Sea Creatures restaurants, and 77,000 square feet of workspace with a rooftop event space. Additionally, RailSpur features 26 Sonder Suites and activated alleys hosting regular art, music and culinary events.




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