2026 Maine Consulting Rates Overview

MAINE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LLC

Generative AI • Automation • Consultation • Integration
126 Western Ave, Ste #2-1000 | Augusta, ME 04330
Phone: +1 (207) 544-0404  |  Web: mhmhotels.com/policies/rates
Email: info@mhmhotels.com / mainehospitalitymanagement@gmail.com

2026 Notice of Consulting & Advising Rates

Our advertised rates are based upon industry standard rates for similar services provided by executive-level independent consultants, taskforce GMs, and project-based specialists. These rates are updated and published annually at mhmhotels.com/policies/rates.

1. Service & Billing Rate Schedule

Service Category Rate Structure Key Details & Scope
Standard Hourly Rate $150.00 / hour Applies to any services not covered by a Master Service Agreement (MSA). Billed to nearest 15-min increment. Includes texts, phone calls, and email correspondence.
Travel Time Hourly Rate $75.00 / hour Plus mileage at prevailing IRS rate, airfare, rental car, hotel, meals, and direct costs incurred.
Weekly Consulting Rate $4,500.00 / week Operational assessments, turnaround consulting, owner advisory, systems modernization, revenue strategy, short-term project execution. (Plus travel, lodging & expenses)
Interim GM / Executive Leadership / Task Force $6,500.00 / week Interim GM, taskforce leadership, stabilization assignments, opening leadership, brand conversion execution, crisis recovery. Typically 30–180 day assignments. (Plus travel, lodging & expenses)

2. Project-Based Pricing Schedule

Flat project rates generally range from $15,000 to $100,000+ depending on scope, duration, and property size. Typical project ranges include:

Project Type / Service Scope Estimated Project Fee Range
Brand Conversion / Reflag $30,000 – $80,000
Pre-Opening / Opening Management $20,000 – $75,000
Operational Turnaround $30,000 – $80,000
PIP / Renovation Oversight $15,000 – $100,000
Technology Modernization (A.I., PMS, OTA Integration) $15,000 – $45,000

3. Travel, Lodging & Expense Policy

Billed in addition to any weekly, project, or mutually executed Master Service Agreement (MSA). Client is expected to reimburse contractor for direct expenses:

  • Hotel / Lodging: On-site room accommodations or standard commercial hotel nearby if not provided by client.
  • Airfare & Transportation: Commercial airfare, rental car, or ride-share costs as required for project execution.
  • Mileage Reimbursement: Calculated at the prevailing IRS standard rate. All mileage and travel originate from primary business address: 126 Western Ave, Augusta, ME 04330.
  • Meals Per Diem: Standard allowance of $75.00 / day.
  • Direct Project Costs: All direct, out-of-pocket project-related expenses incurred on behalf of the client.
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