AC Hotels by Marriott Open Properties in Nice, Barcelona

Marriott International continued the expansion of its joint venture with AC Hotels with the opening of two new properties, the AC Hotel Nice on the French Riviera and the AC Hotel Sant Cugat in Catalonia, Barcelona. AC Hotels by Marriott brand, which launched in 2011, now features more than 80 hotels across Europe.

After an extensive renovation, the AC Hotel Nice opened on April 1. The 143-room downtown hotel overlooks the Mediterranean Sea just steps from Promenade des Anglais.  The property includes a panoramic terrace with heated swimming pool and a relaxing hotel Zen garden. In addition to 22 suites, the hotel has three conference and banqueting rooms, accommodating up to 100 guests.

The AC Hotel Nice is the second AC Hotel by Marriott hotel to open in France joining the AC Hotel Ambassadeur Antibes-Juan Les Pins, which opened last summer.  Another French property, AC Hotel Paris Porte Maillot, was announced in September and is set to open in early 2014.

The newly opened AC Hotel Sant Cugat is conveniently located in the business area of Sant Joan. The hotel has 152-rooms and several function rooms for meetings and events. The hotel’s AC Lounge is a multi-purpose space open 24 hours where guests can relax with free Wi-Fi. Local attractions near or in the affluent neighborhood include the Benedictine monastery of Sant Cugat and the medieval castle Castell de Canals.

“We are delighted to be developing the presence of AC Hotels by Marriott in France and across Europe with these two exciting new openings in such current locations,” said Amy McPherson, president and managing director for Marriott International in Europe.  “Nice and Sant Cugat del Valles are popular destinations for both business and leisure travellers and fit perfectly with the brand’s associated modern comfort and urban style.”

Source: Travel Pulse, http://www.travelpulse.com/ac-hotels-by-marriott-open-properties-in-nice-barcelona.html