Epicurean Atlanta Named Marriott Hotel of the Year
Midtown hotel earns top honor in Marriott’s 2025 U.S. & Canada Hospitality Excellence Awards
ATLANTA, Ga. (Sept. 8, 2026) – Epicurean Atlanta, the culinary-driven hotel in the heart of Midtown, has been named Hotel of the Year in the Luxury and Premium segment of Marriott International’s 2025 U.S. & Canada Hospitality Excellence Awards.
Presented during an awards celebration Aug. 23-25 in Washington, D.C., the honor recognizes hotels that best deliver on the brand promise while driving strong, balanced performance. The annual awards celebrate hotels, General Managers and teams that exemplify excellence and contribute meaningfully to the overall success of their properties.
“Hotel of the Year has been a goal of mine since I attended my first Autograph Collection General Manager Conference nearly five years ago and saw the winning hotels being recognized,” said Alex Amato, General Manager of Epicurean Atlanta. “To see our team earn that recognition today is incredibly meaningful. This award belongs to the hospitality professionals who bring heart, grit and an unwavering commitment to excellence every day, both in caring for our guests and for one another. I could not be prouder of what we have built together.”
Opened in 2021, Epicurean Atlanta was created as an immersive celebration of food, wine, art and hospitality. The 178-room hotel features the Epicurean Theatre, a dedicated culinary classroom and demonstration space; the Sky Terrace overlooking Midtown Atlanta; and three distinct food and beverage concepts, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar, Aerial Kitchen & Bar and The Office Bar.
“Being named Marriott’s Hotel of the Year is an extraordinary accomplishment and a testament to the entire Epicurean Atlanta team,” said Joe Collier, President and Founder of Mainsail Lodging & Development. “Their passion, consistency and commitment to the guest experience have made Epicurean Atlanta what it is today. This recognition is well deserved.”
Epicurean Atlanta is part of Mainsail Lodging & Development, a Tampa-based hospitality company that develops and operates distinctive lodging experiences throughout the Southeastern United States and Caribbean.
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 – ENZO Steakhouse & Bar, 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, and Facebook.
About Autograph Collection® Hotels
Autograph Collection Hotels advocates for the original, championing the individuality of each of its over 330 independent hotels located in the most desirable destinations across more than 50 countries and territories. Each hotel is a product of passion, inspired by a clear vision, soul, and story that makes it individual and special: Exactly Like Nothing Else. Hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality, Autograph Collection properties offer rich immersive moments that leave a lasting imprint. For more information, please visit www.autographhotels.com, and explore on social via Instagram, X, and Facebook to be inspired by immersive moments that are #ExactlyLikeNothingElse. Autograph Collection is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.
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