A-1 Hospitality Breaks Ground on AC Hotels by Marriott Property in Kennewick, Washington
A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington is pleased to announce the groundbreaking for the new 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott® in Kennewick, Washington. Located at the Three Rivers Convention Center, the hotel will operate as a franchise owned by A-1 Three Rivers Hotel, LLC and managed by A-1 Hospitality Group.
"We are thrilled to bring the AC Hotels brand to the Three Rivers Convention Center Campus as part of a dynamic public-private partnership," said Taran Patel, Managing Principal, A-1 Hospitality Group. "This transformative project will serve as a catalyst for economic growth in our community. We are proud to collaborate with the city of Kennewick and Fowler General Construction to bring this vision to life."
The AC Hotels brand creates an atmosphere with European soul, Spanish roots and artfully crafted local touches. The signature AC Lounge® offers expertly made cocktails, local craft beers, and an elevated wine program. Tapas-style small bites complete the food menu in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. The open, light-filled AC Kitchen is open for breakfast daily, featuring freshly sliced prosciutto, specialty cheeses and croissants imported from France.
The new five-story property will include such amenities as an indoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, a rooftop restaurant and bar and six meeting rooms with a combined 12,000 square feet of functional meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 450 people.
A-1's portfolio includes a total of 20 hotels across five states.
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