AC Hotel Miami Beach to open in April
Marriott International has announced the April 2015 opening of AC Hotel Miami Beach on the 2900 block of Collins Avenue, a leading trend address in the city.
Developed in partnership with Miami’s Finvarb Group, the property will be AC Hotel’s first property n South Florida following the lifestyle brand’s debut in New Orleans. The company’s growing portfolio sees over 50 hotels expected to open in the next few years.
The 150-key AS Hotel Miami Beach will offer elegant yet unpretentious style, with innovative food and beverage programming and locally inspired experiences.
“Mid Beach offers the perfect blend of culture, architecture and nightlife that embodies the urban soul of the AC Hotels brand,” commented Toni Stoeckl, VP Lifestyle Brands at Marriott International. “We will create meaningful experiences for guests to connect with this exciting city through distinctive local partnerships with prominent personalities.”
The design-led hotel, inspired by the fashion houses of Milan, blends European style and simple lines to create a comfortable atmosphere for guests. Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture will bring the vision to life, providing an energetic vibe in the hotel while encouraging exploration of the city. Public spaces will be outfitted with furnishings and décor in a neutral tone colour palette, featuring warm greys and charcoals with carefully selected modern artefacts and treasures.
The hotel’s distinctive food and beverage programme will offer an approachable twist on the traditional hotel bar. The AC Lounge experience will be influenced by the idea of ‘draft and craft’ where guests can work during the day, and unwind in the evenings with craft beers, wines and cocktails alongside a selection of tapas-style plated inspired by the brand’s Spanish roots. The AC Culturalist will share insider tips and recommendations to help guests “Feel the City” like a local, while the vibrant rooftop pool with ocean views provides the ultimate destination for socialising.
Stoeckl concluded: “Guests can also expect the brand’s signature open-concept areas with plenty of communal spaces with fully enabled technology solutions to work, connect, explore and socialise.”
The seven-storey hotel will include the AC Kitchen, inspired by the European home, which will be open daily for breakfast offering continental food as well as the AC Library, a quiet area for guests to use while still being connected. Additional amenities include a fitness centre and 1,000ft2 of meeting space. On-site parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, a rooftop pool and beach access complete the hotels offerings.
