Davern Heads St. Andrews Hotel
Michael Davern, who delivered and hosted Ireland’s first ever Ryder Cup while at The K Club golf resort, has been appointed as general manager at Seaton House in St Andrews, Scotland.
Dating back to 1864, Seaton House, which overlooks the first tee of the town’s iconic Old Course, was once known as the Scores Hotel. Michael has been appointed ahead of the property’s restoration and reopening, which is scheduled for early 2025.
With 42 luxury bedrooms, including five suites and three junior suites, Seaton House will offer five-star luxury hospitality in the heart of St Andrews, just a five-minute walk from the town’s many historic attractions, artisan shops, cafes and fine dining experiences.
Michael, who was recognised as “World General Manager of the Year” by Preferred Hotels and Resorts in 2016, joins the team from Anantara’s The Marker Hotel in Dublin’s docklands, where he has worked as GM since October 2021.
“I have managed a number of well-known hotels, but the opportunity to restore a local landmark to its rightful place in the heart of the community was too good to miss,” he said.
Global Co-founder and CEO of Valor Hospitality Euan McGlashan added:
“We are incredibly fortunate and excited to have Michael lead the charge for us at Seaton House. He is a world-class operator and is widely known in the global golf hospitality industry. I have known Michael personally for over 28 years. We first met when we both worked in South Africa, when he was managing the golf resort Fancourt in George, and I was managing Cape Grace in Cape Town.
“Seaton House will benefit from his eye for detail, guest experience delivery, warmth with his team and peers, and his high energy. This will ensure we deliver on the Valor promise of best-in-class culture and commercial delivery.”
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