A HOTEL MANAGEMENT PARTNER BUILT BY OWNERS, FOR OWNERS

Maine Course Hospitality Group (MCHG) is a hotel ownership, development, and third-party management company headquartered in Freeport, Maine. Founded in 1986, MCHG has grown from a single restaurant into a platform of nearly 30 hotels across eight states, operating under leading brands including Marriott and Hilton, as well as select independent properties.

Because MCHG owns hotels in addition to managing them, every management agreement is built on an owner’s mindset: protect the asset, grow net operating income, and treat every property as if our own capital were on the line. For investors and developers evaluating a management partner, that alignment is the difference between a vendor and a true fiduciary.

A significant part of MCHG’s culture and core beliefs: Our Core Values: Integrity, Respect, Family, Fun. Guests feel more loyal when they are served by engaged associates, and this is where we shine. Maine Course — and most of our hotels have been recognized by our communities and brands for outstanding service. Guests rate us higher than many other established brands. Combining our values, experience, and systems has allowed Maine Course to provide strong financial returns for our investors and partners.

Services for Investors, Owners, and Developers

Third-Party Hotel Management: Full operational management under a customized management agreement — staffing, revenue management, brand compliance, guest experience, and financial reporting — for branded and independent hotels.

Pre-Opening & Development Oversight Construction and project management support from groundbreaking to opening day, including brand PIP coordination and pre-opening budgeting.

Asset & Financial Performance Management: Owner-aligned financial reporting, budgeting, and performance benchmarking designed to protect and grow the value of the underlying real estate asset.

Brand Relations & Renovation Planning: Direct experience navigating major brand standards, PIPs, and renovation cycles with companies like Marriott and Hilton.

Acquisition & Repositioning Support: Guidance for ownership groups acquiring or repositioning hotel assets, informed by MCHG’s own history as a hotel owner-operator.

MCHG at a Glance

Founded	1986
Headquarters	Freeport, Maine
Portfolio Size	28 Hotels
States Served	8 (ME, NY, VT, NH, MA, RI, NC, FL)
Associates	700+
Brand Partners	Marriott, Hilton, Independents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a hotel management agreement, and how does MCHG structure one? A hotel management agreement (HMA) is a contract in which an ownership group hires an operating company to run the hotel’s day-to-day business in exchange for a management fee, while the owner retains the real estate and capital decisions. MCHG structures each HMA around owner alignment — transparent reporting, performance benchmarks, and an operating philosophy shaped by MCHG’s own experience as a hotel owner.

Does MCHG manage both branded and independent hotels? Yes. MCHG manages hotels under major brand flags such as Marriott and Hilton, as well as independent, non-branded properties.

What makes MCHG different from other third-party hotel management companies? MCHG owns hotels in addition to managing them, so its management approach starts from an ownership and capital-preservation mindset rather than a purely operational one — a distinction investors often cite when selecting a partner.

Which markets does MCHG operate in? MCHG’s portfolio spans the Northeast and Southeast U.S., including Maine, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and Florida.

Does MCHG take on new development and construction projects? MCHG also engages in new development and renovation projects, overseeing them from groundbreaking to opening, in addition to managing stabilized, existing hotels.

Let’s Talk About Your Property

Choosing a hotel management partner is one of the most important decisions an investor or ownership group will make. If you’re evaluating a management agreement — for a new development, an acquisition, or an underperforming asset — we’d welcome the conversation.

A visit is worth a thousand words, and we look forward to getting to know you.