Avion Hospitality, announces the appointment of Satish More as Managing Director and Patrick Dempsey as Director of Food & Beverage at The Lowline Hotel, a signature lifestyle property set to open in July 2026 on Charleston’s vibrant King Street corridor.
The Lowline Hotel marks the full renovation and reimagining of the former Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District by Highline Hospitality. It will be among the first properties in the southeastern United States to join JdV by Hyatt, an independent lifestyle collection within Hyatt. Embodying the brand’s ethos of joie de vivre—the joy of life—the hotel is designed to reflect the character, creativity, and cultural heartbeat of the neighborhood it calls home.
As Managing Director, More will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, guiding the strategic vision, guest experience, and overall performance of the property. He brings more than two decades of hospitality leadership experience, having successfully led both branded and independent hotels. Most recently, More served as Area General Manager at HHM Hotels, overseeing boutique properties and restaurant concepts in Washington, D.C. With an impressive track record of operational excellence, team development, and guest satisfaction, he brings proven insight and expertise as he leads The Lowline Hotel into its next chapter.
As Director of Food & Beverage at The Lowline Hotel, Dempsey will lead the development and execution of the property’s culinary and beverage programming, shaping a dynamic and distinctive dining experience for guests and locals alike. He joins The Lowline Hotel with extensive experience leading award-winning restaurants, bars, banquets, and culinary operations across luxury, lifestyle, and branded hospitality environments. Most recently, he served as Director of Food, Beverage, and Culinary for the Grand Bohemian Charleston, where he oversaw multiple dining concepts, successfully repositioned outlets, improved guest satisfaction scores, and led innovative programming initiatives. Dempsey is known for his collaborative leadership style, commitment to training and development, and ability to inspire teams to consistently exceed expectations. His combination of creativity, discipline, and genuine passion for hospitality makes him an invaluable asset to The Lowline Hotel team.
“Satish and Patrick each bring a depth of experience and leadership that will be instrumental as we bring The Lowline Hotel to life,” said Robert Burg, CEO and President of Avion Hospitality. “Together with Highline Hospitality Partners, we are focused on delivering a property that reflects the energy of King Street while setting a new standard for lifestyle hospitality in Charleston.”
Anchored on Charleston’s premier hospitality and retail corridor, The Lowline Hotel occupies one of the peninsula’s most desirable addresses, offering immediate access to the cultural and culinary energy of King Street as well as the future Lowcountry Lowline. Featuring 197 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, the hotel will offer a range of amenities including a signature indoor/outdoor bar and restaurant, a private dining room, a spirited coffee shop, an indoor swimming pool, and nearly 8,000 square feet of flexible event space.
With a design narrative that honors Charleston’s heritage while embracing modern lifestyle hospitality, The Lowline Hotel is poised to become both a distinctive destination for travelers and a vibrant gathering place for the local community.