Cheval Collection Appoints Ian James as General Manager for Two Prestigious London Properties

All India, 19 March 2025: Cheval Collection, one of the most prominent groups in the luxury serviced-apartment sector has announced the appointment of Ian James as General Manager for its top two London properties – Cheval Gloucester Park and Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison.

Ian James has a considerable background as he had previously served as General Manager at The Fellows House, Curio Collection by Hilton in Cambridge. For the past ten years, he worked as a manager and held many positions in the UK within Hilton, showing a continued dedication to bettering the quality of the guests' experience and the operation of their properties.

Ian's new responsibility will involve managing the operations of Cheval Gloucester Park and Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison: the most exclusive service and luxurious comfort, with his broad background aligning well with Cheval Collection's expansion strategy to reach 1,000 units worldwide, with a new property set to be announced this year.

"We are really excited to welcome Ian to these two exceptional properties with his great depth of experience. The high standards that Ian aims to set coupled with his dedication to building a great team really fit perfectly for the two properties under Cheval Collection.”

John Philipson, Chief Operating Officer for Cheval Collection,

Cheval Collection has nine locations operating in London. Further openings internationally follow, the recent opening of the Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai, bringing its global portfolio up to over 950 units. Other upcoming developments include the launch of Cheval Ladun Living in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh in 2027.

Cheval Collection continues its enthusiasm to provide brilliance and growth in the world of luxury hotels with the appointment of Ian James to the position of chief executive. Under his leadership, Cheval Gloucester Park and Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison will oust their guests and operational management to a whole new level