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EOS Hospitality Assumes Management of The Press Hotel

EOS Hospitality expands its New England footprint to 15 properties by adding The Press Hotel, an Autograph Collection boutique in Portland, Maine.

The short answer

EOS Hospitality has taken over operations of The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection, located in Portland, Maine. The contract marks the management firm's 15th property in New England and pushes its nationwide operating collection above 60 properties.

15
properties managed in New England
after adding The Press Hotel
>60
hotels and resorts nationwide
total EOS Hospitality portfolio
1923
year hotel building was constructed
former Portland Press Herald headquarters
EOS Hospitality Assumes Management of The Press Hotel
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The short version

  • EOS Hospitality added The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection, to its national management portfolio.
  • The Press Hotel represents EOS Hospitality's 15th property across New England.
  • The company's nationwide portfolio now spans more than 60 hotels and resorts.

EOS Hospitality has added The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection, located in Portland, Maine, to its national management portfolio [1]. The agreement marks the company's 15th property across New England and increases its nationwide operating footprint to more than 60 hotels and resorts [2]. The historic downtown property continues operating under Marriott International's soft brand [2].

What property did EOS Hospitality add to its roster?

EOS Hospitality assumed operational management of The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection, in Portland, Maine [1]. According to Lodging Magazine, the New York-based management company announced the portfolio expansion in June 2026 [1]. The hotel operates as a boutique lifestyle property within Marriott's Autograph Collection [2].

As Hotels Magazine reported, the building dates back to 1923 and originally served as the headquarters for the Portland Press Herald, Maine's largest daily newspaper [2]. It sits in Portland's historic Old Port district [2]. The physical property features architectural and interior design elements that reference its newspaper roots and journalistic background [2].

newspaper print press museum lobby
Photo: Mike van Schoonderwalt / Pexels

How does this addition affect EOS Hospitality's operational footprint?

The addition expands the EOS Hospitality operating collection to more than 60 hotels and resorts across the United States [2]. Furthermore, the assignment serves as the company's 15th property located in New England [2].

The agreement expands EOS Hospitality's reach into drive-to leisure markets while deepening its affiliation with Marriott [2]. The company manages a mix of luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and soft-branded assets nationwide, working alongside hotel ownership groups to guide asset performance over the long term [2].

boutique hotel check-in reception desk
Photo: Mikhail Nilov / Pexels
Property NameLocationBrand AffiliationHistoric ConstructionRegional Portfolio Position
The Press HotelPortland, Maine (Old Port district)Autograph Collection (Marriott)192315th New England property

What is the operational strategy behind the property transition?

EOS Hospitality plans to maintain the hotel's local identity while integrating company-wide operating systems [2]. Simon Mais, chief executive officer of EOS Hospitality, stated that the property aligns directly with the operator's philosophy of managing distinct assets rooted in their communities [2].

"The Press Hotel represents the exact one-of-a-kind property that aligns with the EOS Hospitality philosophy," Mais stated, noting that the company focuses on preserving each hotel's unique character while executing guest service delivery and financial results [2]. Mais added that the firm looks forward to stewarding the asset and expanding its partnership with Marriott [2].

Where did industry trade publications report this news?

Hotels Magazine published coverage of the contract addition on June 16, 2026, highlighting the property's role in expanding EOS Hospitality's regional count across New England [2]. Lodging Magazine subsequently reported the transaction details on June 24, 2026, confirming the addition of the Autograph Collection property to the group's national footprint of more than 60 properties [1].

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Frequently asked

+Which property did EOS Hospitality recently take over?

EOS Hospitality assumed management of The Press Hotel, Autograph Collection, located in the historic Old Port district of Portland, Maine. The boutique lifestyle hotel originally served as the headquarters for Maine's largest daily newspaper, the Portland Press Herald.

+How many properties does EOS Hospitality manage in New England?

With the addition of The Press Hotel, EOS Hospitality operates 15 properties across New England. The company manages luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and soft-branded properties throughout the region.

+What is the total size of EOS Hospitality's management portfolio?

Following the addition of The Press Hotel, EOS Hospitality manages more than 60 hotels and resorts across the United States. The collection consists of independent boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and brand-affiliated properties.

+What brand does The Press Hotel affiliate with?

The Press Hotel operates within Marriott's Autograph Collection. The agreement expands EOS Hospitality's ongoing working relationship with Marriott.

+What is the history behind The Press Hotel building?

Constructed in 1923, the building initially housed the Portland Press Herald, Maine's largest daily newspaper. The boutique hotel includes design elements highlighting that journalistic history.

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