Alexander Kandalaft

Alexander Kandalaft serves as the General Manager of InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, the first InterContinental Hotel in the Pacific Northwest, situated within Avenue Bellevue, one of the region's most significant luxury developments - a landmark destination featuring a 208-room hotel and 365 branded residences across two towers, complemented by exceptional dining, retail and event venues.
With more than two decades of global experience leading brands including InterContinental Hotels and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Kandalaft has held senior leadership roles at major luxury properties across the United States and Asia. Renowned for driving commercial success, elevating brand prestige, and curating award-winning guest experiences, he operates from a results-driven yet people-centered leadership style.
A graduate of Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration, Kandalaft furthered his executive education at École Hôtelière de Lausanne and Cornell University, blending strategic vision with operational mastery.
At InterContinental Seattle Bellevue, Kandalaft is shaping the hotel’s evolution into the region’s premier luxury destination, enhancing its identity and international reputation through inspired leadership, innovative thinking, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.