ABOUT M-HOTELS
About Us
Redefining Hospitality Through Exceptional Food & Beverage Experiences
M Hotels is a hospitality and food & beverage operating group founded by Matt Shendell, dedicated to creating exceptional restaurant, bar, and lounge experiences within luxury and lifestyle hotels. We believe that outstanding food and beverage offerings are more than amenities—they are essential elements that shape how guests connect with a property and remember their stay.
Our mission is to develop distinctive hospitality concepts that enhance the identity of each hotel while delivering memorable dining experiences for travelers, local communities, and destination guests alike.
Our Vision
Creating Destinations That Inspire
Every hotel has its own story, personality, and sense of place. At M Hotels, we work closely with hotel owners and partners to develop restaurant and bar concepts that naturally complement the property's character while introducing fresh energy, refined design, and exceptional culinary experiences.
From boutique lifestyle hotels to iconic luxury destinations, our concepts are carefully crafted to become vibrant gathering places where guests can dine, connect, and create lasting memories.
Culinary Leadership
In Partnership with Chef John DeLucie
At the heart of every M Hotels concept is an exceptional culinary experience. We proudly partner with Chef John DeLucie, one of New York City's most respected hospitality leaders and restaurateurs.
With an acclaimed career spanning some of the city's most celebrated dining destinations—including The Waverly Inn, The Lion, Empire Diner, Ambra, Bedford & Co., and Ainslie—Chef DeLucie brings decades of culinary expertise, creative vision, and operational leadership to every project.
His philosophy centers on creating restaurants that feel authentic to their surroundings while delivering elevated cuisine, warm hospitality, and memorable guest experiences that stand the test of time.
Hospitality Beyond Expectations
More Than Restaurants—Experiences That Define a Destination
At M Hotels, food and beverage are never treated as standalone amenities. They are carefully integrated into the overall hotel experience, creating destinations that attract hotel guests, local residents, and visitors seeking exceptional dining.
By blending innovative culinary concepts, sophisticated design, and seamless operations, we create venues that become integral to the hotel's identity while contributing to its long-term success.
RESTAURANTS @ Hotel Meta:
LUCENTE
A refined Italian dining concept where timeless flavors, golden-hour views, and effortless elegance meet.
LOCK & KEY
Hidden beneath the hotel, Lock & Key is a speakeasy cocktail den waiting to be discovered by those who know where to look.
OWL BAR
A grand, dimly lit lobby bar made for lingering, where intimate corners, elevated cocktails, and late-night stories unfold.
Coming Soon
Courtyard by Marriott : 461 West 34th Street, NY 10001