Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue announces the appointment of Shawn McWhorter as General Manager. As Hilton St. Charles enters a new wave where timeless charm meets modern comfort with an extensive, property-wide repositioning and renovation set for early 2026, this strategic hire is the beginning of a new, reimagined legacy for the hotel.
In his new role, McWhorter will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel, including supervising in-house staff, managing monthly and yearly budgets and implementing marketing strategies. With a proven track record of driving exceptional results, McWhorter is perfectly positioned to advance operations and the guest experience at Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue.
“We are delighted to welcome Shawn to the Hilton St. Charles team,” said Michael Coolidge, chief investment and development officer at HRI Hospitality. “His expertise in revenue forecasting paired with a deep knowledge of sales strategies, operations management and market intelligence will, elevate the next chapter for Hilton St. Charles.”
With over three decades of hospitality experience and 10 years with HRI, McWhorter has established himself as a leader in creating, leading and inspiring teams of hospitality professionals through strategic thinking and pushing creative limits. He joins Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue from The Barnett and Maison Métier, two HRI portfolio properties, where he served as Complex General Manager. Prior to that, McWhorter was the Director of Operations at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Downtown, where he increased quality assurance scores and built a culture of model service while assisting in hotel renovation oversight. At the same time, McWhorter held the position of Area Director of Food & Beverage while taking on multiple General Manager task force assignments throughout Dallas, Portland, Miami, Jackson Hole and New Orleans.
