About Us

Piazza Hospitality was founded in 2001, specializing in the development and management of hotels, restaurants and spas in premier locations.

Piazza Hospitality built the award winning boutique luxury Hotel Healdsburg, The Spa at Hotel Healdsburg and Pizzando restaurant in Healdsburg California, in the heart of Sonoma County wine country. It now oversees the operations and management of the property.

In 2010, Piazza Hospitality developed and debuted the acclaimed LEED Gold h2hotel and Spoonbar restaurant, a sister property to Hotel Healdsburg in Healdsburg, and now manages all h2hotel and Spoonbar operations.

Properties

A hallmark of this progressive company is its commitment to extraordinary, one-of-a-kind architectural design. As showcased by it’s flagship properties in Healdsburg, Piazza Hospitality creates statement hospitality projects with an eye towards stunning contemporary form, urban flair, and a deep respect for environmentally conscious “green” construction and function.

Another signature is a comprehensive guest program offering “authentically local experiences.” Beyond just being places to stay, dine and relax, Piazza Hospitality properties act as cultural concierges, through activities that are specialized to each property’s city or town, drawing on Piazza Hospitality’s close relationships with industry leaders in the culinary, wine, recreation and arts industries. Piazza Hospitality strives to offer each guest a unique sense of place whenever they visit a property, celebrating the distinctive flavor of each location.

Dedicated expertise

Rigorous financial oversight emphasizes solid and structured return-on-investment for all partners, with a dedication to working together for the long-term success of all properties. As such, Piazza Hospitality boasts an established and exceptionally qualified team with decades of accomplishment in the development, management, marketing and sales, food and beverage, and spa arenas. Expertise includes development strategy, detailed planning services, construction, financial management including advanced accounting and analysis systems, and launching of and on-going promotion/operations of projects.

Piazza Hospitality was founded by Paolo Petrone, hospitality and restaurant entrepreneur, Merritt Sher, founder of Terranomics Development, a pioneer in commercial real estate in the United States, and Circe Sher, development, public relations, sales and marketing. Supported by a strong team of experienced finance, management and F & B leaders, development projects and management services are overseen by Piazza Hospitality CEO Paolo Petrone and President Circe Sher. Daniele Petrone, as Vice President of Development, leads all new development projects for Piazza Hospitality.

Piazza Hospitality considers itself stewards of its properties, and the cities and communities within which they serve. The Piazza Hospitality business model emphasizes maintaining an active role in supporting the local economy, in a manner that supports, protects and nourishes the environment.