Orange Village, Ohio – June 7, 2018 – AC Hotel Cleveland Beachwood, the newest Ohio property for the design-driven AC Hotels by Marriott brand, is set to open its doors this August. Owned and operated by DelMonte Hotel Group, the hotel is located in the highly anticipated Pinecrest Development, Cleveland’s newest mixed-use district. AC Hotel Cleveland Beachwood will be the first of its kind to enter the Orange Village area and is ideally located for shopping, dining and entertainment.

The European-inspired property, designed by Meyers + Associates Architecture, will consist of 145 guest rooms. Design highlights include layers of deep gray and charcoal tones, capturing the AC brand’s sophisticated and modern European sensibility and showcasing a timeless design that is contemporary and sleek. Guest rooms incorporate monochromatic schemes with clean lines and hardwood floors, creating a refined and elegant look.

The AC Lobby will feature the brand’s signature open-concept spaces and a thoughtfully selected collection of furnishings, modern designs and textures that evoke the feeling of a well-curated art gallery. Ambient lighting and cozy seating in the AC Library and Lounge areas will invite travelers to relax in chic surroundings, while creating a space to conduct a business meeting or connect with friends over cocktails.

The hotel features an innovative beverage and food program at the AC Lounge. A twist on the traditional hotel bar, the experience includes offerings of local craft beers, specialty wines, expertly-made signature cocktails, including the AC brand’s Gintonic, and a selection of tapas-style small bites. Located adjacent to the AC Lounge, the AC Kitchen will offer a European-inspired continental breakfast.

The AC Library, which includes the hotel’s business center, will provide a quiet space to linger and peruse the selection of inspiring titles that line the shelves. Each AC Library features a rotating selection of specially selected reads by guest curators.

AC Hotel Cleveland Beachwood will also house a 24-hour fitness center and offer modern event spaces including a 1,075-square-foot ballroom and a 288-square-foot boardroom, both equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual technology.

For more information on AC Hotel Cleveland Beachwood, please visit: www.marriott.com/CLEAC

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About AC Hotel Cleveland Beachwood:
Opening in August 2018, the new AC Hotel Cleveland Beachwood is a European-style hotel, born from the signature vision of renowned hotelier Antonio Catalan. Located in the highly anticipated Pinecrest Development, Cleveland’s newest mixed-use district, the AC Hotel Cleveland Beachwood is the first of its kind to enter the area. With a combination of sleek, contemporary styling, intuitive service and exceptional amenities, the AC Hotel Cleveland Beachwood is thoughtfully designed with a modern interior and carefully curated to provide a harmonious experience. From the glass façade to the exquisite artwork, this new property will provide moments of beauty to will elevate your stay. Enjoy tapas-style small bites and local craft beer in the AC Lounge, work and collaborate in the AC Library, or relax in one of the 145 design-savvy guest rooms with sleek furnishings.

About AC Hotels by Marriott:
AC Hotels by Marriott®, a lifestyle brand that celebrates a new way to hotel complemented by a European soul and Spanish roots, boasts more than 120 design-led hotels in 15 countries and territories. Design-driven AC Hotels by Marriott® edit away the unnecessary to remove friction, providing thoughtfully designed moments of beauty, allowing guests to focus on what’s important to them. The properties modern design for modern business include buzzing AC Lounges, the perfect place for locals or visitors to get work done in style or to enjoy handcrafted cocktails and tapas.  High-design guest rooms and public spaces with sleek furnishings and intuitive technology features such as the Media Salons and AC Libraries inspire and connect. AC Hotels by Marriott® is proud to participate in the industry’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information, visit ac-hotels.com. For more information, visit http://achotels.marriott.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Marriott International, Inc.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,500 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 127 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. Connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

About DelMonte Hotel Group:
DelMonte Hotel Group is an award-winning full-service management and development company headquartered in Rochester, New York. The company was one of the first Marriott franchises and has grown from a single full-service hotel in 1973 to a portfolio of full-service, select service, and extended-stay products within the Marriott and Hilton brands. DelMonte Hotel Group has built and managed properties flagged by Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Residence Inn and Hilton Garden. The DelMonte Hotel Group continues to build its portfolio with the addition of an AC Hotel by Marriott and expanding into the Hyatt brand.  John DelMonte serves as CEO, and Alexander DelMonte is President of the DelMonte Hotel Group.