18 Years of Hotel Excellence

A hospitality experience unlike any other.

Commitment to Service

For two decades, Ambience Hotels has been a beacon of excellence in the hospitality sectors. With a rich history in hospitality we’ve developed a deep understanding of the region, allowing us to meticulously select hotels that are the perfect fit for each locale, and optimizing revenue potential for our partners.

Our team is fueled by our common passion for great service. The intimate knowledge we hold of each property goes beyond operational; it is the essence of the unparalleled guest experiences we create.

  • To invest in our peoples’ growth, resulting in better hotel management with attention to detail and care.

  • To create exceptional experiences through quality standards and consistency across all of our properties.

Our Values

  • Quality You Can Feel

    We uphold high standards of quality at each property, striving for excellence in all aspects of our operations.

  • Service Excellence

    We respond to guests’ needs promptly, doing everything in our power to make their stay memorable and make it more likely for them to return.

  • Mutual Respect

    We ensure guests and team members feel truly valued by embracing their unique backgrounds and addressing their needs with empathy and respect.

Meet Our Team

  • Dinesh Kumar, CHO, CHIA

    PRESIDENT, CEO

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    Our President, CEO, and leader is Dan Kumar, an entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer. He is highly experienced in development, construction, acquisitions, renovations, property improvement plans (PIP), and financing, as well as revenue management and general management. His hospitality experience covers more than 25 years in New Mexico and he has extensive knowledge and experience with all areas of hospitality financial materials. His professionalism has established very good relations with our hospitality franchisors. In addition to his taking care of all corporation details and requirements, he also holds a contractor license, is a Certified Hotel Owner, Certified Hospitality Analytics and is an active member of the AAHOA.

  • Parin Kumar, CHO, CRME

    VICE PRESIDENT, COO

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    Being part of the hospitality industry since her teen years, Parin Kumar has enjoyed success in all aspects of hotel management. Her focus and drive has given her insights and experience in the industry that earned her high level franchise awards as a successful General Manager. Parin is a Certified Hotel Owner, Certified Revenue Management Executive and is an active member of the AAHOA. She has a proven track record of successful hotel operations with national brands such as; Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, and Super 8, often in some difficult markets. Focusing on revenue management, cost controls, and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness, her hotels have won recognition from franchisers and guests alike. With her vast knowledge and experience she now directs detailed efforts to our properties to ensure operational accomplishments, including control of supplies, labor, and utilities. Parin’s revenue management skills support the hotels by driving ADR and RevPAR, to position the hotels as leaders in their respective markets.

  • Will Maguire, CHA

    SENIOR OPERATING OFFICER

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    Working in hospitality for over 35 years, . As a hotel General Manager he has earned awards and industry recognition for cleanliness, guest service, and brand standards; working with such brands as Best Western, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, and Comfort Inn, as well as independent non-branded hotels. He has been honored by Hampton Inn by being selected as part of an exclusive team of Hampton Ambassador GMs. He has authored two books for the hotel industry during his career, dealing with guest service and hotel cleanliness.

  • Mecah Jackson

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER

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    Maintaining our smooth operations at our corporate office in Albuquerque is Mecah Jackson. She is our right hand in everything from Accounting to Payroll, and all special projects in between. Mecah has many years of experience in service industries and world travel. Her natural insights and skills keep our systems flowing.

  • Anna Hansen

    REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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    Anna Hansen began her hospitality journey in her teen years. She began working in housekeeping, breakfast, front desk and then quickly moving up to the management field. She currently serves as a Regional Director of Operations where she leads a dynamic team dedicated to achieving operational efficiency and exceeding performance targets. In her role, she oversees the daily operations, working closely with our teams to implements best practices, streamline workflows, and ensure a seamless guest experience. Her strategic vision has contributed to Ambience Hospitality. She is dedicated in curating moments of delight for guests and ensuring that every aspect of their journey exceeds expectations.

  • Latasha Padilla

    EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

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    Latasha Padilla is a seasoned hospitality professional with over seven years of invaluable experience in the hotel industry. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the success and operational excellence of her organization. Latasha’s commitment to excellence, her ability to lead diverse teams, and her unwavering dedication to enhancing the guest experience make her a dynamic and influential leader in the hospitality industry. With her track record of success and passion for innovation, she continues to drive her organization towards new heights of operational excellence in the ever-evolving world of hospitality.

    Latasha’s journey in the hotel industry began at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, where she started as a front desk agent. She quickly demonstrated her leadership potential and made significant contributions to our management team. Outside of work, Latasha enjoys spending time with her family and, helping her kids excel in sports and their education.

Our best investment is our people.

At Ambience, our employees are family. We stand behind our team because we believe that nurturing positive, healthy relationships is the cornerstone to our long-term success. By empowering our people, we’re able to elevate the experiences we offer to our guests and partners.

We are committed to fostering an environment ripe with opportunities for learning, development, and advancement— 90% of our General Managers have ascended through the ranks within our organization.

Where to next?

Our Services

As a dedicated team with deep hotel expertise, we treat our partners as an extension of our family. Their contributions are celebrated and treated as integral to our success.

Our Properties

Discover our diverse portfolio, where every property has a unique story.