Ed Scheetz

Mr. Scheetz, a graduate of Princeton University, has been one of the most prolific investors, owners, developers and operators of boutique hotels in the world. Scheetz pioneered the boutique hotel concept through his active role with Morgans Hotel Group from 1994 to 2006. As the CEO and largest shareholder at Morgans, Scheetz oversaw the acquisition and development of world famous properties including: Delano Hotel, Morgans, Royalton, and The Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. In 2005, Scheetz led the successful IPO of Morgans Hotel Group.

Prior to Morgans Hotel Group Mr. Scheetz served as partner at Apollo Management where he went on to found NorthStar Capital Investment Corp. with David Hamamoto.

In the summer of 2008, Mr. Scheetz and partners completed the successful development of Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk and the acquisition of the Ambassador East Hotel, now Public, in Chicago with Ian Schrager.

In August 2013, Mr. Scheetz, successful financier and hotel industry veteran, acquired the interests of his former partners in order to relaunch and grow the King & Grove Hotel Group. Mr. Scheetz will steer the creative vision for the King & Grove portfolio with a new approach to hospitality and community.

King & Grove is a lifestyle hotel group that currently encompasses Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk, King & Grove New York, King & Grove Williamsburg, the upcoming restoration of Hotel Chelsea, and a future project on Lafayette Street. Most recently, King & Grove has announced a future Danny Meyer and Union Square Hospitality Group project at King & Grove New York, representing a new addition to King & Grove’s expanding food and beverage initiatives, which includes The Elm at King & Grove Williamsburg.