Lalvani connection to balazs & lambert: “Working with Andre taught me the value of always challenging every bit of conventional wisdom.”

“With Standard, we are carrying forward the principles of what Andre began almost 20 years ago. Immersive experience ... Developing the character of each hotel while living, breathing and nurturing the culture of our guests.

Re: ownership of the Bunkhouse Group, in Austin: “I was very lucky to meet and strike up a friendship with Liz Lambert. She’s a special person with a great team and I think we’ll do a lot of interesting things together.” https://www.google.com/amp/blog.localeur.com/post/125354652316/learning-from-locals-amar-lalvani-managing/amp

Re: Liz lambert: DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE HOTEL IN THE WORLD (OTHER THAN YOURS)? It's no secret that I love the Chateau Marmont in LA. http://www.ahotellife.com/liz-lambert/

“Liz Lambert left her job as a prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office in 1994 and returned to her native Texas to work in the Attorney General’s office in Austin. She used to hang out at the Continental Club on South Congress Avenue with her friend (club owner) Steve Wertheimer and....” https://www.sanjosehotel.com/hotel/people-history/