Mainsail develops, operates, and manages hotels, resorts, furnished apartments, vacation rentals, and mixed-use hospitality destinations in the southeastern United States and Caribbean, serving leisure travelers, corporate and government housing clients, institutional partners, investors, and communities seeking distinctive lodging experiences. locally.
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AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
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| Trilith GuesthouseTown at Trilith, Fayetteville193 units | 9.1/ 10 | —/ 10 | 8.2/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.9/5, 4.7/5 · 29 reviews · tripadvisor.ie Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8.2. |
Expedia provides the largest review base and publishes 9.6/10, which sets the guest-review anchor at 9.2/10 under the stated convention. Tripadvisor and Yelp are lower, but their smaller bases do not overturn the anchor; the reported operational positives and limited complaints produce a small net downward adjustment. | Not found in sources: No structural failures reported · No plumbing failures reported · No electrical failures reported | ||
Published reviews provide limited physical-systems evidence rather than an engineering assessment. One reviewer reported that the room AC “doesn’t get nearly as cold as you need it,” while an independent stay report said maintenance was responsive but explained that the thermostat cuts off at 65°F and recommended using the fan on High and setting no lower than 66°F. | Guests generally describe a polished, convenient stay: one review calls the front-desk staff “warm and inviting,” while another praises “top notch” service, clean rooms, quick towel service, food, pool, fire pit and spotless restrooms. The main operational exception is a detailed complaint describing repeated holds of 15–30 minutes and an understaffed front desk; other reports mention AC discomfort, rooftop/nightlife noise and valet-only parking. | ||
| Epicurean Hotel expansionHyde Park, Tampa51 units | 8.8/ 10 | 8.9/ 10 Expedia/Hotels.com 9.8/10 · 818 reviews · hotels.cn Expedia/Hotels.com publishes 9.8/10 from 818 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.9. | 8.3/ 10 Expedia/Hotels.com 9.2/10, 9.6/10 · 818 reviews · hotels.cn Combined from 2 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8.3. |
Google's 4.6/5 aggregate, based on the largest published review base at 1,585 reviews, sets the level and converts to 8.8/10 under the specified curve. Tripadvisor is somewhat lower, while Hotels.com is closely aligned; the reported praise and limited recurring complaints leave the overall result essentially at the anchor. No published engineering or fabric-specific rating supports a separate structure score, so the structure figure reflects the available cleanliness/room-condition evidence only. | |||
Reviewers generally describe the rooms as “modern,” “clean,” “fresh,” “spacious” and “spotless,” while Hotels.com reports a 9.8/10 cleanliness sub-score from 818 reviews. Countervailing infrastructure-related comments include one report that “The whole property smelled liked sewer gas,” one stay with no usable internet/cable TV, and reports of dust, crumbs or a blood-stained sheet; these are isolated or limited rather than evidence of a documented structural defect. The expansion itself was reported open on January 4, 2024, adding a four-story building, 51 rooms/suites, parking and eight restored apartment-style suites; the earlier May 2022 completion target of summer 2023 was therefore a past forecast, not the current status. | Daily-life feedback is strongly favorable: reviewers call the staff “friendly and helpful,” describe “fabulous service,” and praise the rooftop bar, pool, restaurants, wine service and walkable location. The main operational negatives are a June 2026 event review alleging repeated upselling and an unexpected $740 beverage charge, plus individual reports of valet-only parking, cold front-desk interactions and rooftop noise; the event review expressly concerned the sales team rather than a normal hotel stay. | ||
| Luminary Hotel & Co.Downtown, Fort Myers243 units | 8.8/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.4/ 10 Booking.com 8.8/10, 8.9/10, 9.2/10, 9.1/10, 8/10, 9.1/10, 8.9/10 · 159 reviews · booking.com Combined from 7 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.4. |
Google’s 4.5/5 from 1,491 reviews is the largest review base and converts to an 8.5 anchor. The evidence is guest-based rather than resident-based, with strong praise for service, location and cleanliness but recurring noise and isolated elevator, hot-water and valet complaints; those themes produce a modest net upward adjustment to 8.8. Structure is left unscored because no structure-specific aggregate rating was published. | Not found in sources: No published engineering assessment | ||
Reviews describe the hotel as “modern and clean,” with one guest saying the room was modern, very clean and that “all accessories worked.” However, a serious isolated report said all three elevators were out of service and the guest carried luggage down eight flights; another reported that hot water took a long time and was barely available on the ninth floor. No independent engineering or building-systems rating was published, so these are review observations rather than a verified defect pattern. | Daily guest experience is generally strong: reviews praise “friendly and attentive” service, clean modern rooms, walkability, dining and the rooftop bar; one guest called the valet “professional, efficient, and friendly.” The main operational drawback is noise—KAYAK says loud music, nearby bars and mechanical sounds disrupted sleep—and another review reported that the pool was closed for a private event and “very loud at night due to a club or something nearby.” | ||
| Fenway HotelDunedin83 units | 8.3/ 10 | 5.1/ 10 Roomer Travel 7/10 · 159 reviews · roomertravel.com Roomer Travel publishes 7/10 from 159 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 5.1. | 4.0/ 10 Roomer Travel 6/10 · 159 reviews · roomertravel.com Roomer Travel publishes 6/10 from 159 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 4. |
Google’s 4.5/5 rating from 1,358 reviews is the largest review base and converts to an 8.5 anchor under the requested curve. Hotels.com and Tripadvisor broadly corroborate a strong guest experience, but the written evidence identifies recurring noise, crowding, small bathrooms and inconsistent operations, producing a modest downward adjustment. Structure is lower than living because the report contains repeated physical-comfort drawbacks and one isolated severe access failure, while living remains buoyed by staff, setting and amenities. | |||
Published guest feedback generally describes a well-presented renovated historic building: rooms were called “very clean and comfortable,” and another reviewer praised the “beautiful, modernized renovation.” The physical drawbacks include small bathrooms, thin walls, slow elevators, reported slow drains and peeling paint; one serious single review described a failed electronic door reader that left the guest without a working lock, so that incident is treated as an isolated severe report rather than evidence of a recurring building-wide defect. | Day-to-day feedback is favorable toward staff and atmosphere: guests describe staff as “welcoming, friendly” and “accommodating and helpful,” while repeatedly praising the waterfront setting and rooftop views. The operational complaints are meaningful but uneven: reviewers mention rooftop crowding, thin-wall and bar noise, disappointing pool service, expensive food and inconsistent front-desk or restaurant handling. | ||
| Hotel Forty FiveHistoric Central Business District, Macon94 units | 8.3/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 | 7.9/ 10 Booking.com 9.3/10, 9.1/10, 9.5/10, 9.4/10, 8.2/10, 9.3/10, 10/10 · 145 reviews · booking.com Combined from 7 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.9. |
Expedia's 9.2/10 from 325 guest reviews is the largest review base and sets an 8.4 guest-convention anchor. The lower Tripadvisor result and recurring operational and room-condition complaints pull the resident-experience estimate modestly down to 8.3; structure is separately held at 6.5 because the physical evidence is mixed guest commentary rather than a broad structural rating. | |||
Review evidence describes the property as a renovated historic office building with “retro style” and upscale décor; multiple guests call the rooms clean, well kept and comfortable. Physical-condition complaints include loud HVAC or humming, a mildew smell, damp bedding and 76% room humidity, plus a report that several charging outlets did not work; these are guest observations rather than an engineering inspection. | Daily-life feedback is strongly positive about service and access: guests describe staff as “super helpful and attentive,” the facility as “super clean,” and the location as walkable to restaurants and venues. The recurring friction points are costly valet parking, awkward one-way access, and inconsistent food and front-desk service, including a report that the coffee shop was out of food and that a room change took more than 10 minutes. | ||
| Residence Inn Tampa Wesley ChapelWiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County, Wesley Chapel128 units | 8.3/ 10 | 8.5/ 10 Hotwire 9.6/10 · 275 reviews · hotwire.com Hotwire publishes 9.6/10 from 275 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.5. | 8.0/ 10 Hotwire 9.4/10, 9.4/10, 9/10 · 275 reviews · hotwire.com Combined from 3 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 8. |
Hotwire has the largest reported review base at 275 and its 9.2/10 overall rating sets an 8.4 converted anchor under the guest-rating convention. The score is adjusted modestly for the reported operational praise and recurring service frictions; the evidence is guest-based and therefore weaker evidence for a long-term residential experience. Structure is reported separately from the property-condition sub-score and is limited to the physical observations actually published. | Not found in sources: No recurring structural failure published | ||
Published reviews describe the property as “immaculate” with “rooms well-insulated agst noise,” and Hotwire reports 9.6/10 for “Property conditions & facilities.” The evidence is hospitality feedback rather than an engineering inspection; isolated comments mention visible hair on a shower floor, elevators being far from some rooms, and one guest saying the AC did not get as cool as desired, but no recurring structural failure, flooding, plumbing failure or lift outage was reported. | Day-to-day feedback is generally favorable: reviewers describe “friendly” staff, clean rooms, a clean pool and good breakfast, while Google’s review summary reports 73% favorable service mentions and 85% favorable cleanliness mentions. The main operational friction is event-driven crowding and service capacity: one guest said breakfast became “like a line in a school cafeteria,” another reported housekeeping every three days and missing breakfast items, and rooftop-bar hours were limited. | ||
| Epicurean AtlantaMidtown, Atlanta178 units | 8.2/ 10 | 8.4/ 10 Agoda / Booking.com verified reviews 9.7/10 · 44 reviews · agoda.com Agoda / Booking.com verified reviews publishes 9.7/10 from 44 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.4. | 7.5/ 10 Agoda / Booking.com verified reviews 9.4/10, 9.3/10, 9/10, 8.9/10, 8.6/10 · 44 reviews · agoda.com Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.5. |
The largest reported review base is Discover Atlanta’s 4.4/5 from 524 guest reviews, which converts to 8.2/10 under the specified curve. Google’s same-score aggregate is consistent, while Agoda/Booking-derived scores are also positive but do not materially disagree after the guest-platform convention; recurring operational complaints are balanced by repeated praise for staff, cleanliness, amenities and location. | Not found in sources: No structural failures reported · No leak or HVAC complaints found | ||
Published guest feedback contains no reported structural failure, flooding, lift outage, leak or HVAC breakdown. Physical-condition comments are generally favorable—one review says rooms were “clean and well decorated,” with “plenty of hot water” and “elevators are quick”—but another reports a bathroom with a “sour mop” smell and uncomfortable beds; the Agoda/Booking-derived room-comfort score is 9.7/10 and cleanliness is 9.4/10. | The day-to-day guest experience is mostly positive: reviews call staff “kind, patient, and professional,” describe check-in/out as easy, and praise the pool, breakfast, atmosphere and Midtown walkability. The recurring operational negatives are parking cost or confusion, inconsistent food-and-beverage service and communication; one review specifically cites “poor management inaction” about Sunday dining, while the published service sub-score is 8.9/10. | ||
| Waterline Villas & MarinaHolmes Beach37 units | 7.9/ 10 | 8.7/ 10 Booking.com 10/10 · 25 reviews · booking.com Booking.com publishes 10/10 from 25 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.7. | 7.8/ 10 Booking.com 9.7/10, 9.9/10, 10/10, 8.9/10, 9.6/10, 7.5/10 · 25 reviews · booking.com Combined from 6 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.8. |
Google Reviews/Maps provides the largest published review base, 4.4/5 from 353 reviews, which converts to 8.2/10 and sets the level. Tripadvisor is somewhat lower at 4.2/5 from 195 reviews, while Booking.com is a smaller guest sample with a 9.0/10 total and strong category scores. The reported safety issue warrants a meaningful downward adjustment, partly offset by repeated praise for staff, accommodation quality and location. | |||
Published guest feedback is strongly positive on the physical accommodation: Booking.com reports Facilities 9.9/10, Cleanliness 10.0/10 and Comfort 10.0/10, while reviewers describe rooms as “spacious and well designed” and villas as “beautiful, seemed brand new.” The physical complaints found were operational or amenity-related rather than evidence of framework, plumbing, HVAC or electrical failure: one reviewer said the pool water was “completely cloudy,” another said the floor needed “a good scrubbing,” and a further review called the pool “really small.” | Daily-life feedback is mostly favorable: reviewers repeatedly praise helpful staff, including “Staff amazing” and “The service was superb — smiles and helping out,” while Booking.com scores Staff 9.7/10 and Facilities 9.9/10. The main caution is a serious safety complaint: one guest said management gave her room number to an angry man, and another said the hotel gave out the room number after harassment; other reviews mention a cloudy pool, a small pool and poor restaurant service. |
Moffitt Cancer Center and Mainsail Lodging & Development today announced a partnership to bring a new 200-room, full-service hotel to Moffitt’s McKinley Campus.
TDC announced Mainsail Lodging & Development as the development partner and operator for the hospitality component of Medley.
The Epicurean Hotel, a partnership between Bern’s Steak House and Mainsail Lodging and Development Group.
The Innovation hotel, managed by Mainsail Lodging & Development, operates on the Arthrex global headquarters campus.
Moffitt Cancer Center and Mainsail Lodging & Development today announced a partnership to bring a new 200-room, full-service hotel to Moffitt’s McKinley Campus.
TDC announced Mainsail Lodging & Development as the development partner and operator for the hospitality component of Medley.
The Epicurean Hotel, a partnership between Bern’s Steak House and Mainsail Lodging and Development Group.
The Innovation hotel, managed by Mainsail Lodging & Development, operates on the Arthrex global headquarters campus.
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Each market that we’re in, we’re always trying to find some authentic way of letting them touch the community in a meaningful way.Capital Analytics Associates August 2026https://capitalanalyticsassociates.com/joe-collier-president-mainsail-lodging-development/
A native Floridian born in Miami, Joe received his Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management and Marketing from Florida State University
Joe Collier
Joe Collier — President and Founder
He spent 15 years with Marriott International in sales, marketing and development before forming Mainsail in 1998.
“Each market that we’re in, we’re always trying to find some authentic way of letting them touch the community in a meaningful way,” Collier said.
President and Founder
He spent 15 years with Marriott International in sales, marketing and development before forming Mainsail in 1998.
He spent 15 years with Marriott International in sales, marketing and development before forming Mainsail in 1998.
“said Joe Collier, President and Founder of Mainsail Lodging & Development.”
Jana graduated from The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University
Jana M. Collier
Jana M. Collier — Managing Partner & Franchise Owner, Stay Sojo and Mainsail Housing Partners, LLC
Jana Collier, CCHP ... in the role of Chair ... Jana Collier, CCHP – Immediate Past Chair, Stay Sojo
Managing Partner & Franchise Owner, Stay Sojo and Mainsail Housing Partners, LLC
Jana Collier, CCHP, Managing Partner of Stay Sojo has succeeded to become the Chair of the Board of Directors for CHPA, effective March 1, 2024.
Jana Collier, CCHP, Managing Partner of Stay Sojo has succeeded to become the Chair of the Board of Directors for CHPA
Jana M. Collier, Managing Partner & Franchise Owner Stay Sojo and Mainsail Housing Partners, LLC
After completing a degree in engineering at Iowa State University, Brian joined the industry in 1997.
Brian Check
Development Partner
Mainsail Lodging and Development vice president of development Brian Check said the city has yet to respond to queries concerning the status of the permit.
As a partner in the development company, Brian manages the oversight and direction of Mainsail’s real estate development operations
Brian Check, Development Partner Mainsail Lodging & Development
Conner received her bachelor’s degree in business accounting from Stockton University
Lisa Conner
She spent more than 10 years working with the Big Four global accounting firms PwC and KPMG ... as an Advisory Consultant with RGP, Steven Douglas and Tampa Bay CPA Consulting.
Chief Financial Officer
TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 02, 2024) – Mainsail Lodging & Development announced ... the appointment of Lisa Conner as Chief Financial Officer
Conner will oversee Mainsail’s finances, project accounting and hotel operational accounting ... Conner spent more than 10 years working with the Big Four global accounting firms PwC and KPMG
Conner spent more than 10 years working with the Big Four global accounting firms PwC and KPMG
announced today the strategic expansion ... with the appointment of Lisa Conner as Chief Financial Officer
Opening a hotel is the easy part. Bringing it to life, making and keeping it relevant and getting other people to talk about it is the true challenge.Epicurean Hotel 2017https://www.epicureanhotel.com/spotlight-on-tom-haines-general-manager-of-the-epicurean-hotel-and-newly-promoted-vice-president-of-operations-for-mainsail-lodging-development/
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America
Tom Haines
Tom Haines — Vice President of Operations, Openings & Transitions
A hotel veteran with Hyatt and Loews experience
Opening a hotel is the easy part. Bringing it to life, making and keeping it relevant and getting other people to talk about it is the true challenge.
Vice President of Operations, Openings & Transitions
Tom joined Mainsail in 2012 to open Epicurean Tampa
For the past five years, Tom Haines has served as Vice President of Operations for Mainsail, providing operational oversight of existing and future hotel projects.
A 40-year veteran of the hotel industry, Haines began his Mainsail career in 2012
Tom Haines, Vice President of Operations, Openings & Transitions Mainsail Lodging & Development
Brandon Marshall
Brandon Marshall — Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Prior to joining Mainsail, he held sales and catering leadership positions with Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels, and Harvard University.
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Posted: June 24, 2025 ... Brandon Marshall ... has been promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing
In his new role, Marshall will lead the development and execution of sales and marketing strategies for Mainsail’s entire portfolio ... contributing to the feasibility and planning of future projects.
Prior to joining Mainsail, he held sales and catering leadership positions with Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels, and Harvard University.
Brandon Marshall, VP Sales & Marketing
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
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| Epicurean Hotel expansion | Tampa, United States Hyde Park | hotel | 511 | — | — | USD 21m other | — | 2022 | May 5, 2022 | Jun 2023 – Aug 2023 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | +23.5 mo (+17.0 to +30.0) | sourced | completed |
| Trilith Guesthouse | Fayetteville, United States Town at Trilith | hotel | 1931 | 5 | — | USD 75m other | — | 2022 | June 2, 2022 | Sep 2023 – Nov 2023 | Jan 2024 | +3.0 mo (+2.0 to +4.0) | sourced | completed |
| Hotel Forty Five | Macon, United States Historic Central Business District | hotel | 941 | 11 | 72,000 sq ft | — | — | 2020 | 2020 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | sourced | completed |
| Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel, United States Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus of Pasco County | hotel | 1281 | 4 | — | — | — | 2017 | August 15, 2017 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2021 | 0.0 mo (0.0 to 0.0) | estimated | completed |
| Epicurean Atlanta | Atlanta, United States Midtown | hotel | 1781 | 16 | 163,277 sq ft | USD 530m other | — | 2019 | October 24, 2019 | Jun 2021 – Aug 2021 | Jan 2021 – Dec 2021 | −0.5 mo (−7.0 to +6.0) | sourced | completed |
| Luminary Hotel & Co. | Fort Myers, United States Downtown | hotel | 2431 | 12 | — | USD 91m other | — | 2017 | Oct. 6, 2017 | Sep 2019 – Dec 2019 | Sep 2020 | +10.5 mo (+9.0 to +12.0) | sourced | completed |
| Fenway Hotel | Dunedin, United States | hotel | 831 | — | 56,340 sq ft | USD 16.5m contract value | — | 2016 | 2016 | Sep 2018 | Oct 2018 | +1.0 mo (+1.0 to +1.0) | sourced | completed |
| Waterline Villas & Marina | Holmes Beach, United States | hotel | 371 | — | 2,000 sq ft | — | 5% of the purchase price is due at reservation; another 5% deposit is required once 13 pre-sales are secured; closings can take place thereafter.1 | 2017 | March 1, 2017 | — | Nov 2017 | — | not scorable | completed |
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