Final Touches Being Made in Preparation for Opening of the New AC Hotel Louisville Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky
The new AC Hotel Louisville Downtown, five-story hotel, nestled among NuLu's (New Louisville) shops, restaurants, bars and art galleries, is making final touches before opening its doors. The hotel has created buzz during the last year for its unique modular construction approach.
Located at the north corner of Market and Shelby Streets in the heart of the NuLu neighborhood, AC Hotel Louisville Downtown will feature a distinctive European-inspired design and decor package appealing to design-conscious travelers who also want a location that offers an experiential stay. The AC Lounge will serve up handcrafted cocktails in an atmosphere distinct from any other downtown Louisville hotel, complementing the fun and quirky vibe of its NuLu surroundings.
“We are elated to open our doors to guests and visitors,” said Mike Reidy, General Manager. “Our location, in the heart of NuLu, is a great opportunity to invest in this thriving district and help support nearby businesses as we are able to offer our guests a range of entertainment and cultural experiences right outside our doors and across all of Louisville.”
The 156-room hotel is 73,000 square feet, with a 195-parking space garage. The property is being developed by The 725 Partners: Ron and Mollie Turnier who founded Creation Gardens; Rob Webber, chief operating officer of Creation Gardens; local developer Terry Chynoweth and Steve Kersey, the lead architect and partner of Kersey and Kersey.
Concord Hospitality Enterprises based in Raleigh will manage the property, which will operate as an AC Hotel by Marriott brand. Assisting with the financing are the Whitman Peterson real-estate investment and management company and the Bluegrass International Fund.
About AC Hotel Louisville Downtown
AC Hotels by Marriott reflect the souls of the cities in which they reside. We are located in NuLu (New Louisville) in the East Market District of Downtown. The neighborhood is known for its unique art galleries, specialty stores, antique shops, and a growing restaurant scene. Within walking distance to major attractions including KFC Yum! Center, Louisville Slugger Field, and the University of Louisville Hospital. Step into your spacious, well-appointed guest room to discover European styling, sleek furniture and premium bedding. A refined design with an emphasis on technology brings flat-screen Smart HDTV's to each room and complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout. We offer a Spanish twist with our breakfast and serve up tapas and expert local knowledge at our AC Lounge, featuring handcrafted cocktails local to the city. AC Hotels - a whole new way to hotel.
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