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Hans C. Basse
The General Manager of the first
and only Japanese-owned hotel in
New York City on Park Avenue,
never disappoints New Yorkers
and visitors.
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Mr. Hans C. Basse
Head of Kitano New York Operations
The Japanese owned and operated hotel never disappoints New Yorkers
Discreet, elegant hospitality is managed by a Danish hotelier
People
The only Japanese-owned Kitano Hotel appoint-
ed Mr. Basse as General Manger over 3 years ago
at its New York location in the historic Murray
Hill district. “Mr. Basse is responsible for overall
operations of the hotel including sales and mar-
keting and food and beverage outlets such as the
highly regarded Hakubai traditional Japanese
restaurant, the Garden Café and Bar Lounge
featuring live Jazz performance by legendary
and contemporary Jazz musicians.” His experi-
ence spans three decades and some of the world’s
finest hotels such as The Savoy in London, Hotel
Plaza Athene in Paris and The Grand Hotel in
Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Kitano Hotel is an icon of impeccable
service, comfort and relaxation for Japa-
nese people living in NYC as well as Japa-
nese tourists. How would you describe The
Kitano New York? What is its distinctive
feature?
A serene oasis in Manhattan along busy Park Avenue.
Great insulation of window and walls makes The Ki-
tano a real haven of tranquility. It’s a fusion of East
and West - immaculately clean, an epitome of under-
stated elegance.
You have a Northern European background,
were trained at the prestigious L’Ecole
Hôtelière in Lausanne in Switzerland and
have worked in many world-renowned hotels
in Europe. What is the most impressive thing
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