Manchester Financial Group develops and manages hotels, commercial properties, mixed-use waterfront projects, offices, biotech facilities, and private residential communities across the United States, serving convention visitors, hotel guests, residents, businesses, investors, and local communities.
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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.
AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont AustinDowntown Austin, Austin1,048 units | 8.7/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.8/5 · no review count · tripadvisor.com Tripadvisor publishes 4.8/5 with no review count. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.5. | 7.5/ 10 Tripadvisor 4.8/5, 4.9/5 · no review count · tripadvisor.com 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: 7.5. |
Tripadvisor’s building-specific 4.7/5 aggregate from 6,944 guest reviews sets the level, converting to 9.1 on the requested curve. The reported service, noise and technical-failure themes move the resident-experience estimate down to 8.7; structure is lower because published reviews include elevator/HVAC disruption, a burst pipe and recurring room-equipment failures. | |||
Reviews describe generally clean, comfortable rooms and good water pressure, but also report equipment and building-service failures. One 2024 review said “a pipe had burst and it took out the elevators and some HVAC,” while another reported that the mini-fridge problem was a “common recurring issue among rooms”; the same reviewer said maintenance ultimately replaced the lock system after repeated key-fob failures. | Daily-life feedback is mostly favorable: guests describe the staff as “helpful and courteous,” call the facilities “great,” and praise the pool, location and complimentary bicycles. The main operational drawbacks are construction noise from early morning, slow or awkward restaurant service and breakfast queues; one September 2026 guest also described unauthorized room key-card access as a “massive security concern.” | ||
| Navy Region Southwest HeadquartersSan Diego | 7.9/ 10 | —/ 10 | 7.5/ 10 |
The only published building-specific aggregate located is 5/5 from 3 reviews; because it has fewer than 10 reviews, the score is kept within one point of the 6.5 fallback level rather than using the raw 10/10 conversion. No recurring complaint or recurring praise theme qualified to move the result, and no structural review evidence supports a structure score. | |||
no notes returned no links returned | The only substantive review text was positive: “Amazing team supporting the Fleet, fighter, and family” (dated April 5, 2024). Two additional listed reviews, dated February 6, 2022 and July 6, 2022, show no written feedback, so they do not support conclusions about amenities, management speed, security, or upkeep. |
MANCHESTER TEXAS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC 101 Red River St Austin, TX 78702 (512) 600-2000 info@mfg-texas.com
IQHQ acquired the majority leasehold within Manchester Pacific Gateway to develop a life-science campus, while Manchester retained the hotel and plaza blocks.
The Navy headquarters was delivered as part of the Manchester Pacific Gateway mixed-use development, with the Navy scheduled to move into the building.
Colony Capital provided financing for the Fairmont Austin project.
FRHI Hotels & Resorts was identified as the operator of Fairmont Austin.
Hunt Construction Group was identified as the construction partner for Fairmont Austin.
Gensler collaborated on the Fairmont Austin hospitality development as architect and design firm.
Consort, Inc. was identified as the engineer for Fairmont Austin.
The company stated that MTFG supported Waller Creek Conservancy efforts to make Waller Creek a community amenity.
The company described a waterfront development relationship involving Port land and rent generated for the Port by Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Manchester Financial Group is also pleased to announce IQHQ’s acquisiFion of five of the seven blocks to develop a mega life science campus within the masterplan.
The Navy will move into their 17-story 373,000 square-foot Class-A office building in October 2020.
- Financing: Colony Capital, LLC
- Operator: FRHI Hotels & Resorts
- Construction: Hunt Construction Group
- Architect: Gensler
- Engineer: Consort, Inc.
Additionally, MTFG supports efforts of the Waller Creek Conservancy and Austin Parks Foundation to ensure Waller Creek becomes an appealing community amenity.
Upon its completion in Summer 2003, the 33-story tower expansion began generating $9 million in rent per year to the Port of San Diego.
| TAX ID | 33-0239679 Internal Revenue Service · US |
| United States | active 2 projects tracked |
| Office | 1 of 2 |
| Hotel | 1 of 2 |
As a graduate of San Diego State University
Papa Doug Manchester Chairman
Papa Doug Manchester Chairman of the Board at Manchester Financial Group
he currently serves on The Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute Board of Trustees
PAPA DOUG MANCHESTER Founder and Chairman, Manchester Financial Group
MANCHESTER FINANCIAL GROUP was founded in 1970
Douglas F. Manchester (Papa Doug) started his career in the insurance business, becoming a national leader in that industry from 1964 to 1970. He transitioned from insurance into real estate syndication and development... Papa Doug is a true industrialist with accomplishments on a national and international scale in telecommunications, radio broadcast, medical instrumentation, publishing, and real estate development.
PAPA DOUG MANCHESTER Founder and Chairman, Manchester Financial Group... real estate development... the father of the San Diego Convention Center... Papa Doug is a devoted supporter of causes that promote health & human services, youth and education
Papa Doug Manchester Chairman
I am excited to be back at Manchester Financial Group to work on such a significant project that will have a tremendous impact on the city of San Diego.Manchester Financial Group 6/30/20https://www.manchesterfinancialgroup.com/docs/Manchester_Financial_Group_announces_Ted_Eldredge_President.pdf
Eldredge graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1988 with a degree in Political Science
Ted Eldredge President & CEO
Ted Eldredge President at Manchester Financial Group
sits on several local boards including Manchester Financial Group, The Bishops School, Promote La Jolla, and the San Diego International Sports Council
beginning his career at CBRE... started his own company in 2009, EWE Capital... recruited as President of Alliance Diversified Properties in 2011
“I am excited to be back at Manchester Financial Group to work on such a significant project that will have a tremendous impact on the city of San Diego.
San Diego, CA (6/30/20) -- Manchester Financial Group... announced today that Ted Eldredge will be named as President & CEO.
Ted Eldredge is President & CEO of Manchester Financial Group. Eldredge has more than 30 years of real estate experience, beginning his career at CBRE in 1990... In 2018, he returned to Manchester Financial Group to become President of Manchester Pacific Gateway...
Eldredge has more than 30 years of real estate experience, beginning his career at CBRE in 1990 specializing in industrial and research and development building leasing and sales... Eldredge is a licensed California Real Estate Broker
Ted Eldredge President & CEO
is a graduate from Wake Forest University with a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Business
Douglas W. Manchester President, Manchester Texas Financial Group
Douglas W. Manchester President at Manchester Hotel Group
Douglas W. Manchester President, Manchester Texas Financial Group
Douglas W. Manchester, President of Manchester Texas Financial Group (MTFG)... applied his business knowledge in all aspects of the hotel, insurance and real estate industries. This career path has led him to Austin to engage the firm in commercial real estate ventures and hotel development.
President of Manchester Texas Financial Group (MTFG)... business knowledge in all aspects of the hotel, insurance and real estate industries... graduate from Wake Forest University with a BA in Political Science and a Minor in Business.
Douglas W. Manchester President, Manchester Texas Financial Group
He is a graduate of the LEEDS School of Business at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Ryan Kiesel Executive Vice President & COO
Real Estate Finance Executive | Hospitality Capital Markets, M&A & Development Finance | Manchester Financial Group
Prior to his position with Manchester Financial Group, Kiesel held financial management positions with Genius Entertainment, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and KPMG, LLP.
joined the firm in 2006 as the Director of Finance
He is responsible for all financial reporting, corporate and operational finance, budgeting, and general accounting. During his time with Manchester Financial Group, Kiesel assisted in the acquisition and sale of The San Diego Union-Tribune and the sale of the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego... Prior to his position with Manchester Financial Group, Kiesel held financial management positions with Genius Entertainment, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and KPMG, LLP.
responsible for all financial reporting, corporate and operational finance, budgeting, and general accounting... assisted in the acquisition and sale of The San Diego Union-Tribune... held financial management positions with Genius Entertainment, JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and KPMG, LLP. He is a graduate of the LEEDS School of Business at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Ryan Kiesel Executive Vice President & COO
Sally McRory Controller
Sally McRory - Controller at Manchester Financial Group
Sally McRory Controller
Holly Lienert Vice President, Communications
Vice President, Communications at Manchester Financial Group
Previously, Holly worked directly for the owner of the Hotel del Coronado
her recent appointment to Vice President in 2015
Holly Lienert serves as Vice President of Communications for Manchester Financial Group. She served as executive assistant to the Chairman of the Board at Manchester Financial Group from 1998... Previously, Holly worked directly for the owner of the Hotel del Coronado and has worked in an executive capacity in the hotel and real estate industry for more than 30 years.
her recent appointment to Vice President in 2015... worked in an executive capacity in the hotel and real estate industry for more than 30 years
Holly Lienert Vice President, Communications
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Region Southwest Headquarters | San Diego, United States | office | — | 17 | 373,000 sq ft | USD 212m other | — | 2018 | May 2, 2018 | Oct 2020 | Sep 2020 | −1.0 mo (−1.0 to −1.0) | estimated | completed |
| Fairmont Austin | Austin, United States Downtown Austin | hotel | 1,0481 | 37, plus 4 of underground parking | 1,400,000 sq ft | USD 370m estimated cost | — | 2011 | June 24, 2011 | Jun 2017 | Mar 2018 | +9.0 mo (+9.0 to +9.0) | sourced | completed |
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| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 11, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 11, 2026 |
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