Name: Alex Spektor
Title: General Manager
Company, city: INNSIDE New York NoMad, Meliá Hotels International; New York, N.Y.
Number of employees: 105
Recent project: Opening INNSIDE New York NoMad
First job: Guest service agent
Little-known fact about you: I have played piano since the age of six.
Your Business
Essential business philosophy: It all starts with people. Your team is your greatest asset, and I continually invest in their growth and development to build a stronger, more resilient operation.
Best way to keep a competitive edge: Maintain an ongoing connection with guests. By continually listening to customer feedback and observing shifting preferences, we adapt our services and offerings to stay relevant.
Yardstick of success: Reputation with guests. Today’s tools let us monitor guest feedback in real time through a centralized platform, which helps the team develop strategies and improvements based on collected insights.
Alex Spektor as a Traveler
Most important item I bring when traveling: My iPhone.
How I spend time on board: I usually disconnect during flights despite onboard WiFi. I use the time to reflect on the past month’s achievements and challenges, and often come up with ideas to share with my team once we land.
Favorite restaurant in the world: Don Julio, Buenos Aires.
Favorite destination in the world: Switzerland.
About INNSIDE New York NoMad
What premium travelers can expect at INNSIDE New York NoMad:
INNSIDE New York NoMad blends contemporary design with practical conveniences for both leisure and business travelers. Rooms offer modern, airy layouts and city views, with thoughtful in-room touches such as bedside USB ports for overnight charging. Dining options include Impero Caffè by Scott Conant in the lobby and a lively lounge that serves handcrafted cocktails and housemade pastas. The lounge’s expansive patio provides an alfresco dining experience popular with both guests and locals.
Meeting and event space, and unique amenities:
The hotel’s Creative Meeting room was designed to inspire collaboration away from the traditional office setting. Furnished with large sofas, chairs, fitness balls and cushions, it encourages relaxed, creative thinking. When booking the Creative Meeting room, clients receive access to a stocked minibar and playful items like Rubik’s cubes, a ukulele, miniature basketball games and yo-yos. Several walls are finished with dry-erase paint so groups can sketch ideas directly on the surfaces, fostering interactive brainstorming sessions.
What travelers can expect from the hotel and the INNSIDE brand in the future:
INNSIDE continues to evolve, refining guest experiences based on lessons learned from flagship properties like our New York location. New concepts, such as Creative Meetings, are being rolled out across select hotels, and features may vary by destination. Some properties will introduce conveniences like self check-in kiosks and pet services, while maintaining the brand’s focus on contemporary design and thoughtful amenities tailored to modern travelers.