Sage Hospitality Group has signed an agreement with IMH Columbia to oversee management of Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, Autograph Collection in Columbia, Md. Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel is located on Lake Kittamaqundi and near to the cultural institution Merriweather Post Pavilion. The team at Sage will handle all operations for the hotel as well as the on-site dining venues, lāk Columbia, Rookery Bar & Lounge and Osprey Cafe. 

The property will join Sage’s Premier Collection, alongside hotels such as Perry Lane, Hotel Per La and Morrison House.  

“The addition of Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel underscores our commitment to thoughtfully growing our footprint across North America," Daniel del Olmo, president of hotels and restaurants at Sage Hospitality Group, said in a statement. "We look forward welcoming this stunning new hotel to Sage’s Premier Collection.” 

Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel has 212 guestrooms, many with lake views or private balconies. Close to both Baltimore and Washington D.C., the hotel also has corporate and social event space, a lakefront fitness center and access to nearby golf and shopping.