Guillaume Ranvier has officially become the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo’s new General Manager. He officially took up his duties on 5 January 2026, after arriving directly from the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, where he held the position of Hotel Manager. Ranvier is succeeding Louis Starck, who was appointed General Manager of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo at the end of September.
“I am deeply honoured to be responsible for this exceptional House of Connoisseurs that is the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. I am also delighted to be able to follow in the footsteps of the hoteliers who have contributed to the reputation of this Monegasque icon, alongside passionate and dedicated professionals deeply attached to this place and its history,” said Guillaume Ranvier.
Graduating at the top of his class from the École Supérieure de Cuisine Française in Paris, Guillaume Ranvier spent over ten years with the Hyatt Hotels Group in key positions, both in France and internationally.
“With an impressive international career in prestigious hotels, Guillaume Ranvier will bring all his expertise and experience in ultra-luxury to one of Monaco’s flagship hotels,” said the Société des Bains de Mer in a recent press release.
Currently undergoing renovations
The Hôtel Hermitage in the midst of big changes. It will unveil new suites in June, as well as a brand-new lobby bar, Bar Gustave, located beneath the Eiffel dome in the heart of the Winter Garden.
“Our ambition is to write a new chapter for the Hôtel Hermitage, resolutely focused on the future through its renovations, meticulous service, personalized stays where every gesture has a purpose, and finally, dedicated men and women who bring that extra touch of soul, offering our guests an authentic, elegant, and memorable experience,” said Guillaume Ranvier.
Ranvier began his career at the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme as Director of Food & Beverage, before becoming Director of Rooms, then Director of Operations, notably contributing to the complete renovation of the Parisian hotel. He then moved to Doha, supporting the opening of a Park Hyatt in the Middle East as Director of Operations.
Following the health crisis, he joined the French Riviera, becoming Hotel Manager of the Martinez in Cannes, where he oversaw the first post-Covid season, marked by major operational reorganization. He was then appointed General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée and successfully led the restaurant’s renovation, launched a repositioning project, and even achieved record revenue in 2022. Since 2023, Guillaume Ranvier has served as Hotel Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris.
“Throughout this rich international career, Guillaume Ranvier has forged values of rigour and excellence, as well as a passion for a demanding profession. His leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to quality service and team well-being are major assets for the continued development and prestige of the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo,” said the SBM.
With its Belle Époque façade and breathtaking view of the Mediterranean, the Hôtel Hermitage has been hailed as “an architectural gem”. Prominent figures who have frequented the hotel include Marcel Pagnol, Francis Bacon, Josephine Baker, Maria Callas, and Aristotle Onasis.
