Operator-Led Mystery Shops
Experienced, real-world evaluations focused on the guest experience—not just a checklist.

Operator-led hospitality intelligence
Objective insights grounded in more than two decades of luxury hotel operations—turning exceptional service into lasting value.
What we do
We look beyond standards and scores to understand how every decision shapes the guest experience, the team, and the business.
Experienced, real-world evaluations focused on the guest experience—not just a checklist.
Guidance through transitions, renovations, and brand conversions for operational readiness and consistency.
Clear recommendations that drive measurable improvement in service, operations, and financial performance.
Customized programs that elevate leadership, strengthen teams, and build a lasting service culture.
A comprehensive review of people, processes, and systems to uncover opportunities and solve challenges.
Authentic, in-depth assessments of service culture, leadership, and operational execution.

Meet the operator
Steven Terrebonne is a hospitality executive with more than 20 years of operational leadership across luxury, lifestyle, full-service, and multi-property hotel environments.
He understands what it takes to deliver exceptional experiences because he has lived it—leading teams, driving performance, overseeing openings and renovations, and working directly with ownership groups, asset managers, and brand partners.
Steven Terrebonne
Founder & Principal
Brand & property experience
Marriott Hotels and Resorts
MGM Resorts
Caesars Entertainment
Hyatt Hotels
Hilton Hotels
IHG Hotels & ResortsSelected brands and properties from Steven Terrebonne’s hospitality career.
The Ace & Archer perspective
“Quality evaluated through the eyes of a guest—and understood through the experience of an operator.”
Your operation deserves more than a checklist. Let’s uncover the insights that create meaningful, measurable change.
Start a conversation