MARRIOTT INT'A' : AC Hotels By Marriott Announce First Hotel in France
January 26, 2012 at 11:32 am EST
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Brand Poised To Expand Across Europe and Latin
America
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced
plans to open the first new hotel to join the AC Hotels by
Marriott portfolio since the launch of the joint venture
and new co-brand last year. Joining over 80 existing
AC Hotels by Marriott throughout Spain, Italy and Portugal,
the 143-room Elysee Palace Hotel in Nice will be rebranded
AC Hotel Nice following an extensive renovation. The hotel
is expected to open in early 2013 under a management
agreement with SNC Hoche Promotion.
Nestled along the south-west coast of France in the
world-renowned Cote d'Azur region, the picturesque city of
Nice attracts visitors from around the world in search of
relaxation and inspiration. With a superb location in the
city center of Nice, the AC Hotel Nice will be situated
within a stone's throw of the old town and a mere 50 meters
from the magnificent blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
"We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our AC Hotels
by Marriott brand in to France" said Amy McPherson,
president and managing director for Marriott International
in Europe. "We see tremendous opportunity for the
brand here and are aggressively pursuing numerous
development opportunities for AC throughout Europe and
Latin America."
"We are very proud to announce the first AC Hotels by
Marriott in France; the first new hotel to be added since
the joint venture," said Antonio Catalan, president and
founder of AC Hotels by Marriott. "We are looking forward
to continuing to expand in to new markets and adding new
hotels to our portfolio."
The AC Hotel Nice will offer 143 guestrooms boasting
contemporary design, plush bedding, gleaming hardwood
floors and complimentary mini-bar. With a lively rooftop
terrace featuring an outdoor swimming pool and restaurant
offering panoramic views of Nice and the Mediterranean, the
hotel is set to become one of the most stylish addresses in
the city.
AC Hotels by Marriott reflect the modern urban lifestyle
with hotels featuring a unique blend of quality, comfort,
design and technology. All AC Hotels by Marriott welcome
guests with their signature AC Lounge, offering
complimentary Wi-Fi, it is a great place to relax, work or
unwind with a drink or snack. Guestrooms in AC Hotels by
Marriott feature a contemporary look and feel with crisp
white bedding, gleaming hardwood floors, modern bathrooms
and free mini-bar.
AC Hotels by Marriott is part of Marriott Rewards, one of
the world's largest hospitality loyalty programs with 33
million members.
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Marriott International, Inc. specializes in hotel operating. Net sales break down by activity area as follows:
- The United States and Canada (79.9%):
- International (20.1%).
At the end of 2023, the group operated 8,785 hotels and residences (1,513,926 rooms) under the brands JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, Bulgari, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Le Méridien, Fairfield by Marriott, SpringHill, Renaissance, Four Points, AC Hotels by Marriott, Protea Hotels, Element, Moxy, etc., distributed between franchised hotels (6,563; 994,354 rooms), managed hotels (2,046; 575,963 rooms), owned and leased hotels (50; 13,115) and residential hotels (113; 11,481). In addition, the group is developing a real estate development business under its own brands.