David Horton, 47, of Pembroke Street, Rotherham is starting a three-year sentence for pouncing as the woman slept in a four-star City of London hotel.
At Inner London Crown Court he was convicted after a trial of four counts of sexual assault and one of assault by penetration.
Company Director Horton visited London on May 18, 2018 and was introduced to the victim, who was enjoying a night out.
She eventually ended up in the same hotel room as Horton and his girlfriend.
She complained Horton had groped her throughout the evening at a restaurant, pub and in a taxi.
She told the trial the final sexual assault was in the hotel room as Horton's girlfriend slept nearby in a single bed.
Detective Constable Vincent Baughan said: “I would like to thank everyone who has helped bring David Horton to justice, including those who provided CCTV evidence of his activities on the day, which played a considerable role in securing this conviction.
“David Horton is an opportunistic criminal whose blatant disregard for the damage he caused to the victim of this appalling crime is apparent.
“She has had to wait a long time to see that justice is done and she has shown courage and bravery throughout.
“My message to anyone who has had a sexual offence committed against them is that your voice will be heard.”
Judge Usha Karu, the Honorary Recorder of Southwark noted Horton showed no remorse for his actions and when giving evidence portrayed himself as the victim.
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