Hotel Forty Five
Hotel Forty Five Welcomes Gary W. Byrd as General Manager
Hotel Forty Five | August 23, 2023
MACON, Ga. (Aug. 23, 2023) – Hotel Forty Five welcomes Gary W. Byrd as its new general manager. In his new position, Byrd will oversee all aspects of operations at Hotel Forty Five while planning, directing, and executing robust food and beverage and hotel management strategies to enhance guest satisfaction, revenue and profitability. By leveraging his experience, Byrd strives to develop productive and collaborative cultures and establish a positive and team-oriented working environment. With his extensive knowledge of the industry, Byrd will continue to build the hotel’s brand recognition and reputation to elevate the experience for a...
Hotel Forty Five Appoints Grant Hart as Director of Sales
Hotel Forty Five | April 4, 2023
Hailing from Florida, Hart Brings Close to 10 Years of Hospitality & Sales Experience MACON, Ga. (April 4, 2023) – Hotel Forty Five has announced the appointment of Grant Hart as its new director of sales. As a trusted teammate of Mainsail Lodging & Development, Hart brings her expertise in customer-service and strategic sales management to the heart of Macon, Georgia. Hart will join the Hotel Forty Five team to further cultivate relationships throughout the community and bring locals and travelers alike to experience the spirit of historic Downtown Macon. Hart will facilitate with booking room blocks for corporate and leisure...
Hotel Forty Five Appoints Matt Schleis as New Executive Chef
Hotel Forty Five | December 6, 2022
MACON, Ga. (Dec. 6, 2022) – The award-winning Hotel Forty Five has announced the appointment of Matt Schleis as its new executive chef. Previously serving as the sous chef since the boutique hotel’s inception, Schleis proudly assumes his new role to oversee all culinary operations for Loom, Hightales Rooftop Bar and Reckon Coffee & Wine Bar. “Chef Matt has played an integral role in our culinary team from the day we opened our doors, so we are thrilled to announce his well-deserved promotion to executive chef,” said Stephan Amesoeder, general manager of Hotel Forty Five. “His wealth of experience, proven leadership skills and...
Macon Welcomes New Boutique Hotel, Hotel Forty Five, to Historic Downtown
Hotel Forty Five | February 23, 2022
Macon, GA – February 23, 2022 – Visit Macon, the destination marketing organization (DMO) for the soulful city located in the heart of Georgia, announced details surrounding Historic Macon’s only boutique hotel. Part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, Hotel Forty Five officially opened its doors on February 1. With a prime location across from the newly designed Rosa Parks Square, the 94-room boutique hotel features three on-site outlets, one being a rooftop bar offering a charming setting with stunning views. “We are thrilled to welcome Hotel Forty Five as the first hotel in our blooming Historic Central Business D...
Hotel Forty Five Opens in Macon, Georgia
Hotel Forty Five | February 3, 2022
MACON, GA – February 3, 2022 – Hotel Forty Five, the 94-room boutique hotel, has announced their opening for this Tuesday, February 1. Situated on the iconic 45-degree angle formed by Cherry and First Streets, and Cotton Avenue, across from the newly designed Rosa Parks Square, the hotel will be the first in Macon’s Historic Central Business District. The angled street was a city design ahead of its time that made transportation of cotton barges to and from the river possible. This emblematic wedge serves as the creative thoughtfulness behind the hotel's name. Hotel Forty Five is a part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio and is owned an...
