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Clients Testimonials
Julian and his team have helped me establish myself in the hotel business. I acquired my first hotel through Mazii Hotel Group and since I have added two more to my portfolio thanks to his guidance. I recommend Jullian and his team to anyone looking to enter the hotel business.
Mike Tawfik
Julian is the person to go to when it comes to hotel acquisitions or development. Julian has helped us develop new hotels and provided us with an exceptional feasibility report for our Newly built Holiday Inn Express and now we have used his company for our second development. I strongly recommend Mazili Hotel Group.
Jayesh Patel
Alpesh Khushal
Julian Mazili
Founder & CEO
Julian Mazili serves as the president and executive officer of Mazili Hotel Group, boasting over three decades of comprehensive expertise in the hotel brokerage sector. His wealth of experience encompasses various aspects of the hospitality industry, spanning from hotel ownership and management to strategic consulting for potential investors. Julian’s in-depth understanding and familiarity with the industry enable him to play a pivotal role in critical decision-making processes, whether it involve hotel acquisitions or developments. He commands immense respect within the hospitality community, with clients often relying on his discerning guidance and counsel before making significant investment decisions. Moreover, he has cultivated robust partnerships with leading brand development teams such as Hilton, Marriott, Wyndham, and Choice Hotels. Under his leadership, Mazili Hotel Group has assembled a proficient team of brokers and advisors capable of delivering comprehensive services across all industry facets, including brokerage, financial analysis, feasibility studies, and development initiatives. Julian’s insights and perspectives on the hotel transaction landscape are highly sought after by prominent industry publications like Hotel Business and Hotel Management magazines, where he has been featured multiple times. Notably, Mazili Hotel Group has consistently been recognized as one of the premier hotel brokerage firms in the United States for the past decade, a testament to its enduring excellence and Julian’s visionary leadership.
jmazili@mazilihotelgroup.com
813-2997045
Lyn Singleton
Managing Director
Lyn Singleton serves as the Managing Director and head of brokerage services at our New York office. Before joining Mazili Hotel Group, Lyn held leadership roles in several real estate brokerage firms, where she effectively managed operations. With a strong background in commercial real estate investment brokerage and debt financing, Lyn has represented numerous high-net-worth clients across key areas such as New York City, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Upstate New York.
lsingleton@mazilihotelgroup.com
646-879-0014
Michael Cherry
Managing Director
Michael is based in our Los Angeles Office and serves as the company’s primary broker in California. With a solid foundation of 25 years in Real Estate and Finance, he brings a wealth of experience to the Hotel Industry. Michael’s expertise, extensive knowledge, and unwavering passion enable him to provide exceptional brokerage services to his clients. Specializing in mid-scale to select-service hotels, as well as full-service hotels and resorts, Michael caters to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, private equity funds, and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
mcherry@mazilihotelgroup.com
562-842-6553
Ashish lall
Senior Investment Associate
Ashish Lall is our lead advisor in the Florida Southwest Market . He brings over 20 years of experience in real estate advisory and consulting services. Previously, Ashish was an Investment Banker at Cantor Fitzgerald where he was responsible for over $1 billion in transactional volume. Ashish graduated with a BA in Economics and Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, earned an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and received a JD from Concord Law School.
alall@mazilihotelgroup.com
716-796-8439
Heather Pessoa
Managing Director
Heather is our licensed Managing director out of our Charlotte, NC office, as well as, our company’s lead broker for the state of South Carolina. She has been in the real estate acquisition industry for 20+ years. Heather specializes in hospitality sales and is passionate about identifying the latest opportunities in real estate, finance and marketing trends which enables her to provide up-to-date information to her specialized clientele.
hpessoa@mazilihotelgroup.com
704-777-3443
Jenny Schmidt
Senior Hotel Associate
Jenny Schmidt joined mazili Hotel Group as a senior Hotel Advisor. Jenny covers the west coast of Florida and specializes in boutique style hotels as well as soft brand properties with unique characteristics. She brings with her extensive experience in the hospitality industry.
jschmidt@mazilihotelgroup.com
727-200-7352
Mykel Barthalemy
Senior Investment Associate
Mykel joined our company as a Senior Investment Associate covering the Atlanta, GA Market. Mykel Brings with her vast knowledge in the Hospitality industry with over 21 years of experience in the banking, finance, and residential and commercial mortgage lending.. Prior to joing Mazili Hotel Group, Mykel was part of the executive team of Barthelemy Commercial Capital, a hotel lending and business consulting firm.
Mykel pursued her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Louisiana) majoring in Advertising Design (commercial arts), Fine Arts.
mbarthelemy@mazilihotelgroup.com
470-455-2249
Steven Dorner
Senior Investment Associate
Steven Dorner joined our company as a Senior Investment Associate covering the Charleston South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia markets. Steven is a seasoned real estate professional with extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Before joining Mazili Hotel Group, Steven managed a portfolio of boutique and midscale hotels throughout Florida and in the sub-market of Charleston. He knows the industry inside and out.
sdorner@mazilihotelgroup.com
843-991-9823