TAMPA, Fla. (May 14, 2025) – This summer, Florida and Georgia residents can skip the airport hassle and rediscover the art of the staycation with Florida-based Mainsail Lodging & Development’s collection of one-of-a-kind hotels. Each destination delivers its own blend of local flavor, architectural charm, and curated experiences perfect for the road-tripping foodie, the creatively curious, or the culture-hungry weekender. From a jazz-inspired hideaway on the Gulf Coast to a cinematic enclave near the biggest film studio in the South, these six hotels invite travelers to indulge, explore, and unwind—without ever leaving the Southeast.
For Jazz-Loving, Coastal-Wandering Travelers
Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida, is a harmonious blend of old-school glamour and small-town charm; a 1927 icon that sings with history – literally. Once home to the first radio station in Pinellas County, Fenway Hotel invites guests to tap into Dunedin’s artsy rhythm. Stroll downtown, peruse indie boutiques, or hit the Pinellas Trail for a breezy bike ride to visit top breweries.
Taste: Indulge in brunch or dinner at HEW Parlor & Chophouse, enjoy a sunset celebration and cocktails at Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar, and experience a hidden speakeasy, Room 27, named after the year Fenway Hotel was built.
Grand Packages: Save up to 25% with the Florida Resident Rate and get complimentary bike rentals. Nightly rates starting at $223.
Timing: Guests can plan their visit using the events calendar at com/Events. Music lovers can keep the rhythm going by catching a concert on the water at the area’s newest venue, The BayCare Sound, just minutes from the hotel. This summer’s lineup includes major acts like Old Dominion, Nikki Glaser, Ringo Starr, and Counting Crows, to name a few.
Pro Tip: Ask the bartender about the hotel’s jazz past; you might get a history lesson with your nightcap.
For Flavor-Seeking Travelers
Across the street from the legendary Bern’s Steak House, Epicurean Hotel in Tampa’s vibrant SoHo district continues to live up to its name. Fresh off a $21 million expansion, the hotel now boasts 51 new rooms and suites, a rooftop terrace, and historical apartment conversions ideal for families or friend getaways looking for a full-blown foodie stay.
Taste: Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge, an innovative dinner at Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar, or grab a sweet treat at Chill Bros. like a Guava Pastelito ice cream, all located at Epicurean Hotel.
Stay: Enjoy up to 30% off and two complimentary drinks with the Florida Resident Rate; rooms starting at $174.
Timing: Summer in Tampa is packed with ways to savor the season. Guests can explore Hyde Park Village, stroll the Tampa Riverwalk, or cool off at area beaches just a short drive away. Sports fans can also catch a Tampa Bay Rays game at their new temporary home, Steinbrenner Field – a major moment for the city as the Rays play in Tampa all summer long.
Pro Tip: Book a class in the Epicurean Theatre or head to the Spa Evangeline for a Cabernet-Infused Body Scrub. Don’t forget to stop by the wine shop for the perfect bottle to savor back in your room or take home as a souvenir.
For Curious, Riverfront Ramblers
Poised along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, Luminary Hotel & Co. hums with invention and excitement. A short stroll from galleries, breweries, and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, it’s a modern-day tribute to the city’s trailblazers.
Taste: Dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant, The Silver King Ocean Brasserie, or enjoy a waterfront meal at Oxbow Bar & Grill. Sip and savor the rooftop views at Beacon Social Drinkery, toast a day of exploration at the Lobby Bar or kick back and enjoy a game or two at Chips Sports Pub, featuring Topgolf Swing Suites. Other options include Ella Mae’s Diner for classic southern comfort food and Dean Street Coffee Roastery & Retail for a perfect cup of java.
Stay: Save up to 25% with the Florida Resident Rate; rooms starting as low as $164.
Timing: Set sail on a sunset cruise with Off the Leash Charters, departing right from Oxbow Bar & Grill, and watch the sun dip below the Caloosahatchee River in spectacular fashion. Downtown Fort Myers also comes alive with events like the Fort Myers Film Festival (May 21–25), the lively Music Walk every third Friday, and family-friendly attractions like the IMAG History & Science Center, which offers engaging programming for all ages—and a welcome break from the summer heat. Catch summer headliners at the adjacent Caloosa Sound Amphitheater or plan around curated wine dinners the fourth Thursday of each month, making it easy to pair your stay with art, music, and local flavor.
Pro Tip: Test your swing at Chips Sports Pub’s Topgolf Swing Suites, get inspired in The Workshop culinary theater, and check out the hotel’s robust events calendar for tastings, classes, and curated experiences all summer long.
For Cultured, Culinary Travelers
In Midtown, where food and culture intersect, Epicurean Atlanta is a luxe retreat designed for those who travel by taste. It is home to three standout restaurants, some of the city’s most buzzed-about rooftop views, and a calendar of events that turns every visit into a foodie adventure.
Taste: Reverence, Aerial Kitchen & Bar and The Office Bar dazzle foodies with signature dining and rooftop fun.
Stay: Georgia residents get up to 25% off savings with the Georgia Resident Rate with rooms starting at $224.
Timing: Enjoy live music weekly; experience a theatre event such as a Blind Wine Tasting (June 13) or Wine & Charcuterie Workshop (July 11); celebrate Father’s Day on the Sky Terrace with an over-the-top BBQ (June 15); and visit the esteemed High Museum nearby.
Pro Tip: Delight in alfresco eats on the rooftop at the seasonal Aerial Kitchen & Bar.
For Imaginative, Cinema-Loving Travelers
South of Atlanta, in the creative utopia known as the Town at Trilith, the boutique Trilith Guesthouse is the ultimate backdrop for storytelling souls. With walkable access to artisan shops and neighbors next-door like Trilith Studios, it is more than a stay – it is a scene.
Taste: Craft cocktails and conversation are the vibe at Oliver’s Twist Bar & View, while Prologue Dining & Drinks pairs Southern comfort with international flair.
Stay: The hotel is offering 10% off weekdays and 25% off weekends for Georgia residents with rates starting at $179.
Timing: Once Upon a Full Moon Party on the Plaza (May 12); Farm to Table Chapter Two (May 17); Taste of Trilith (May 31); and Passport to the World: A Culinary Journey (June 28). In addition, Trilith Guesthouse offers its own robust calendar of events.
Pro Tip: Hop on the Trilith Experience Trolley for behind-the-scenes access to a working creative community, or sign up for innovative classes in The Kitchen and satiate the hunger for knowledge.
For Music-Loving, Road-Tripping Travelers
Downtown Macon’s Hotel Forty Five hits all the right notes. Built at the iconic 45-degree intersection of Cherry and First Street, this boutique hotel is steeped in musical history – from Otis Redding to the Allman Brothers. Summer stays here strike the perfect balance between retro charm and modern style.
Taste: Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails, Hightales Rooftop Bar and Reckon Coffee & Wine Bar feed the fun in delicious Southern style, morning, noon and night.
Stay: The hotel is offering up to 25% off on weekends with the Georgia Resident Rate; rooms start at $164.
Timing: Macon is the birthplace of music legends, and summer is the perfect time to soak in the sounds of the city. Whether catching a concert at the Macon City Auditorium, or discovering local musical landmarks, Hotel Forty Five offers music lovers the ideal base. Plan your stay around Bragg Jam Music Festival (July 12-14) or explore the city’s vibrant Live Music Weekends throughout the season, all just steps from the hotel’s front door. Make time to visit the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park—a sacred site rich with Native American history and scenic walking trails. Plus, don’t miss out on the hotel’s own curated calendar of events, from rooftop DJ nights to seasonal tastings.
Pro Tip: The hotel is pet-friendly, so even your pup can join the road trip soundtrack.
To book a Summer staycation with Mainsail Lodging & Development’s portfolio of boutique hotels in Florida and Georgia, visit Fenway Hotel, Epicurean Hotel, Luminary Hotel & Co., Epicurean Atlanta, Trilith Guesthouse, or Hotel Forty Five.
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About Mainsail Lodging & Development
Mainsail Lodging & Development is an award-winning, Tampa, Florida-based company specializing in hotel, furnished housing, and resort property management and development, marketing and sales. An established company with a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit, Mainsail prides itself in finding unique lodging opportunities with a purpose and applying its passion and expertise to each project. Founded by President Joe Collier with a combination of daring vision and dogged determination, Mainsail has built an impressive portfolio of top-branded properties throughout the southeastern United States and Caribbean. Each Mainsail property inspires guests with a distinct character and meticulously crafted, sophisticated style, from a private island resort, and urban culinary showplaces, to waterfront marvels, boutique southern hotels, and a historic jazz-era icon. Stay Sojo, Mainsail’s newest brand, provides short-term furnished living options across the country, while Mainsail Vacation Rentals manages a collection of private vacation homes in Florida and the Caribbean. To ensure long-term success and profitability, Mainsail relies on the dedication of its high-performing associates, a growing group of enterprising investors, and a commitment to giving back, every step of the way. MainsailHotels.com.
About Fenway Hotel
Originally opened in 1927, Fenway Hotel is an icon of the jazz age, playing host to notable explorers, artists, politicians, musicians and living legends in its time as an operating hotel. Considered the “most historically valuable structure” in Dunedin, Florida, the hotel was also home to the first radio station in Pinellas County, which began broadcasting in 1925. A member of the prestigious Marriott Autograph Collection, the boutique hotel features 83 guest rooms and suites, many with views of the Dunedin waterfront. Guests enjoy perfectly seared steaks and other specialties at HEW Parlor & Chophouse, drinks and dining with a view at Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar, and 1920 prohibition era inspired cocktails at the all-
new Speakeasy, Room 27. For more information please go to FenwayHotel.com, or follow on Instagram, X and Facebook.
About Epicurean Hotel
Located in the trendy Hyde Park historic district of South Tampa, Florida, the food-focused AAA Four Diamond Epicurean Hotel features a state-of-the-art culinary classroom known as the Epicurean Theatre; the signature Élevage SoHo Kitchen & Bar restaurant; EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge; Bern’s Fine Wines & Spirits wine shop; the full-service Spa Evangeline; Chill Bros. Scoop Shop; and 7,475 square feet of flexible event space. Epicurean Hotel was developed in collaboration with Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House and was the first newly constructed hotel property in the United States to join the prestigious Autograph Collection® of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR). For information please go to EpicureanHotel.com or follow on Instagram, X and Facebook.
About Luminary Hotel & Co.
The waterfront Luminary Hotel & Co. soars 12 stories above downtown Fort Myers, Florida as the area’s first hotel in the prestigious Autograph Collection® of Marriott International. More than a hotel, the AAA Four Diamond Luminary is a hub of excitement and discovery – a focal point where locals and travelers tap into the collective energy of a city, and a story, begun by a brilliant cast of audacious local luminaries. The 243-room boutique hotel is home to the signature Silver King Ocean Brasserie and Lobby Bar; Beacon Social Drinkery rooftop lounge; Ella Mae's Diner; Oxbow Bar & Grill; Dean Street Coffee Roastery & Retail; Chips Sports Pub & Topgolf Swing Suite; The Workshop culinary theater; an indoor and outdoor fitness facility; and a spacious pool area on the fourth floor featuring an event deck overlooking the Caloosahatchee River. Luminary offers 10,000 square feet of adaptable indoor and outdoor function space ideal for a variety of events and meetings and is adjacent to the neighboring Caloosa Sound Convention Center. The hotel also offers convenient access to Caloosa Sound Amphitheater located on the Caloosahatchee. For more information, visit LuminaryHotel.com, or follow on Instagram, X and Facebook.
About Epicurean Atlanta
An immersive, culinary-driven hotel in the heart of Midtown, Epicurean Atlanta celebrates all the wonderful flavors that life has to offer. Guests will find inspiration behind elevated experiences that span culinary enrichment to impeccable hospitality. Epicurean Atlanta is the second location of the Epicurean Hotel brand, the first of which was a collaboration between Mainsail Lodging & Development and the legendary Bern’s Steak House in Tampa, FL. Founded in 1956 by husband-and-wife restaurateurs Bern and Gert Laxer, Bern’s Steak House is world-renowned for their exceptional cuisine, use of fresh, quality ingredients, and their extensive wine cellar featuring more than half a million bottles. Epicurean Atlanta is a natural extension of this commitment to excellence, creating a fully immersive experience that celebrates the teaching of its namesake, Epicurus. Inspired by urban chic design elements and modern styles, Epicurean Atlanta boasts 178-guest rooms, including 22 spacious suites that give way to its sleek allure. Offering three on-site restaurants – Reverence, Aerial Kitchen & Bar and The Office Bar – each concept summons the curious and captivates the senses in distinctly different ways. Travelers will be whisked away by the hotel’s amenities, including the Sky Terrace and its sweeping views, the gorgeous events lawn, and the innovative Epicurean Theatre where guests will watch, listen, and learn from a curated lineup of incredible chefs, winemakers, mixologists, and artists. Epicurean Atlanta is a member of
Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. For more information, go to EpicureanHotelAtlanta.com,
or follow on Instagram, X and Facebook.
About Trilith Guesthouse
In January 2024, Trilith Guesthouse opened its doors onto the idyllic Town at Trilith in Fayetteville, Georgia, just minutes south of Atlanta. The five-story, 193-room boutique hotel is designed to awaken and inspire the storyteller in all who visit, providing a curated space for spirited socializing and creative collaboration. Trilith Guesthouse is home to the signature, chef-driven Prologue Dining & Drinks; the rooftop Oliver’s Twist Bar & View; The Kitchen culinary studio; outdoor heated pool; fitness center; and more than 17,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. The first of its kind in the Town at Trilith, the hotel will act as a gateway to the award-winning community, home to a variety of retail, dining, natural landscapes, and Trilith Studios, the second-largest television and film studio in North America. A page-turning partnership between Mainsail Lodging & Development, Trilith Development, and Development Ventures Group, Inc. (DEVEN), Trilith Guesthouse is a proud member of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, a growing family of independent boutique hotels with a shared heart and spirit for connecting people and places. For more information, visit TrilithGuesthouse.com, or follow Instagram, X and Facebook.
About Hotel Forty Five
Hotel Forty Five, owned by IDP Properties and Mainsail Lodging & Development, is a 94-room boutique hotel in Macon, Georgia. Joining Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, an exceptional collection of independent hotels and resorts with unique personalities and spirit, Hotel Forty Five celebrates the building’s original character and historic significance. Each of Hotel Forty Five’s rooms and suites immerse guests in a timeless experience, providing the ideal space to rest and recharge. Vintage design elements with rich contrasting colors and copper metal accents are featured throughout creating a redefined yet classic finish. Hotel Forty Five boasts three different dining concepts, Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails , Hightales Rooftop Bar and Reckon Coffee & Wine Bar. Occupying one of downtown Macon’s few remaining historic high-rises, the boutique hotel is aptly named after its location on an iconic 45-degree angle, formed by Cherry and First Streets with Cotton Avenue. For more information please go to hotelfortyfive.com, or follow on Instagram, X and Facebook.