17-Year Marriott Veteran Named General Manager of Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 22, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley is proud to announce a new leader just in time for the holidays.

Greg Schmidt has been named the general manager of the hotel near MCAS Miramar. He previously served as the general manager of Residence Inn San Diego Rancho Bernardo/Carmel Mountain Ranch.  

"I'm beyond ecstatic to take on a leadership role in America's Finest City at America's finest extended-stay hotel in Sorrento Valley," Schmidt said. "The weather in sunny San Diego is perfect for cycling and running marathons, something I'm very excited about. I'm looking forward to exploring the area and sharing my experiences with guests so that they, too, can see and feel the beauty of this great city."

Schmidt began his career with Marriott in 1987 as a server at Courtyard Nashville Brentwood in Tennessee. The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco in California hired him in 2000 for housekeeping and reservation sales. Four years later, he was promoted to assistant general manager at Residence Inn San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront before attaining the general manager title at Courtyard San Jose Cupertino in 2006. Heading back to San Francisco in 2008 to work as the front office manager at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, Schmidt then decided to take on the sales manager role for the Western Mountain Pacific Sales Office.

A certified life coach who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from San Jose State University, Schmidt has been awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award during his notable Marriott tenure. 

In his new position, Schmidt will be tasked with running the hotel near LEGOLAND and the San Diego Zoo that has recently undergone a renovation that made guest suites even more comfortable for today's traveler. The spacious rooms feature fully equipped kitchens with stainless-steel refrigerators, stove tops, microwaves, ovens, dishwashers, silverware, pots, pans, dishes and glasses, perfect for guests staying for an extended stay. The Miramar suites are well-equipped with modern technologies that include complimentary high-speed Internet access, 42-inch LCD flat-panel TVs for the ultimate entertainment and plenty of plugs to charge all electronic devices. Crisp linens, custom comforters and plenty of fluffy pillows on thick mattresses are perfect for a sound night's slumber.  

The revamped lobby at one of the premier hotels in Sorrento Valley boasts cozy media pods with free wireless high-speed Internet access, personal flat-panel TVs and relaxing seating for business travelers to get a little work done in privacy. The multifunctional Gatehouse off of the lobby hosts a free daily morning buffet with fresh fruits, oatmeal and several hot breakfast items.

Schmidt took over at the hotel near Miramar Air Station effective Dec. 8, 2014.

About Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley

Residence Inn San Diego Sorrento Mesa/Sorrento Valley at 5995 Pacific Mesa Court in San Diego, CA is minutes from SeaWorld, Balboa Park and MCAS Miramar and near Solano Beach, LEGOLAND, Del Mar Fairgrounds, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Safari Park. The hotel features 3 floors with 150 suites in addition to a 698-square-foot event space, exercise room, outdoor pool and whirlpool. High-speed Internet access, daily breakfast buffets and evening socials are all complimentary. For information, visit www.marriott.com/SANAA or call 1-858-552-9100.

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