The body of Alex Calderwood, 47, was discovered in a room at Ace Hotel London Shoreditch – known for its eclectic style and A-list clients – on Thursday afternoon. The cause of death is unknown. In a statement the company said: "Alex was our teacher, mentor, guru and most importantly our dear friend. We will miss him."
Calderwood, whose mop of curly black hair and dress-down style matched his artfully cool establishments, had spent time in rehab but said in an interview in 2011 that he had been sober for five months.
Ace's president, Brad Wilson, said: "Alex was our business partner but more than that our best friend and teacher. We will rally and continue to grow and build his vision – he left us with a keen understanding of our future."
Ryan Bukstein, head of public relations and marketing at the hotel chain, said Calderwood was an inspiration to all those who worked with him.
The co-founder of a hip global hotel chain has been found dead in his recently opened UK hotel.
The body of Alex Calderwood, 47, was discovered in a room at Ace Hotel London Shoreditch – known for its eclectic style and A-list clients – on Thursday afternoon. The cause of death is unknown. In a statement the company said: "Alex was our teacher, mentor, guru and most importantly our dear friend. We will miss him."
Calderwood, whose mop of curly black hair and dress-down style matched his artfully cool establishments, had spent time in rehab but said in an interview in 2011 that he had been sober for five months.
Ace's president, Brad Wilson, said: "Alex was our business partner but more than that our best friend and teacher. We will rally and continue to grow and build his vision – he left us with a keen understanding of our future."
Ryan Bukstein, head of public relations and marketing at the hotel chain, said Calderwood was an inspiration to all those who worked with him.
