AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard Set to Open Its Doors Feb. 3, 2022
Design-Led European Lifestyle Hotel Brand Debuts Central Washington D.C. Location
Washington, D.C. — AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard (867 New Jersey Avenue SE; 202-488-3600) is set to become the third AC Hotels by Marriott in the nation’s capital on Feb. 3, 2022. Owned and managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises, Whitman Peterson and Greystar Real Estate Investments, the new hotel offers the brand’s intuitive and timeless European-inspired travel experience to guests perfectly situated between D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, bustling waterfront Navy Yard, and the attractions of the National Mall.
A convenient retreat, the hotel is set amongst the energy of Capitol Hill and the stadiums and restaurants lining the Southwest Waterfront and Navy Yard neighborhoods. This spectacularly designed full-service property is just blocks from The Wharf, the Smithsonian Museums and memorials that dot the National Mall, Nationals Park, Audi Field, and is easily accessible from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport via the Metro’s Green line.
AC Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard will debut on Feb. 3 and can be found at 867 New Jersey Ave SE
Putting thoughtfully curated moments and purposeful design first, the hotel features 11 stories of 225 well-appointed guest rooms with sleek, modern furnishings throughout and AC signatures, including KORRES bath products with contemporary scents. The guest rooms are offered in a variety of configurations such as double queen and king to suit today’s modern traveler, and are styled to maximize a sense of openness with plenty of space to unpack and unwind. Rooms with private balconies and Capitol views are also available. Refrigerators and in-room safes are accessible to all guests in all rooms
“We are elated to open the newest AC Hotel in Capitol Hill. I am proud to continue onward momentum in the community and bring innovation and European-inspired hospitality to the neighborhood,” said newly appointed General Manager Hisham Ahmed. “With bountiful access to the city’s popular attractions nearby, we are very eager to welcome travelers back to the nation’s capital.”
Additional amenities include the expansive AC Lounge where guests can enjoy a handcrafted cocktail, including the signature AC Gin Tonic and small bites, a 24-hour ultramodern 10,000-square-feet fitness center, and 3,000-square-feet of flexible meeting space with floor-to-ceiling windows and ample space for coworking and professional use. The hotel will also offer complimentary WiFi to all guests.
Atop the hotel is Smoke & Mirrors, a stunning, modern rooftop bar and restaurant designed by Ellis Adams Group. Located on the 11th floor of the property, guests and local tastemakers alike can toast to unparalleled panoramic views of the city and enjoy small plates under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Raymond Melendez.
Soon to be one of the most popular rooftop bars & restaurants in D.C., Smoke & Mirrors can accommodate up to 350 guests, with space for up to 200 indoors and up to 150 outdoors. With direct views of the U.S. Capitol Building and the Capitol Hill neighborhood below, Smoke & Mirrors offers a new and intriguing vantage point of the city from the south.
Hisham Ahmed brings 24 years of experience in hospitality management and operations as General Manager of AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard.
Additionally, Concord Hospitality has named Rodrigo Arandia, a seasoned hospitality executive, as the property’s Director of Sales and Marketing. Both Hisham and Rodrigo will ensure that throughout the early stages of opening, AC Capitol Hill’s priority remains the health and well-being of patrons and executing all safety measures that the CDC and local government have implemented.
New Marriott® Commitment to Clean protocols have also been put into effect at the AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard in order to provide guests with a safe environment that aligns with expert protocols for working to minimize COVID-19. These protocols redefine the brand’s cleaning and safety standards and will actively evolve to ensure continued focus on the health and safety of guests and associates.
For more information on the hotel, visit AC Hotel Washington Capitol Hill Navy Yard or call (202) 488-3600. Visual renderings of the AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard can be found here. Images should be credited to AC Hotel Washington DC Capitol Hill Navy Yard.
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, includes over 155 design-led hotels in more than 20 countries and territories. At AC Hotels, every moment has been designed, refined, crafted, and considered to create a comfortable, elevated, and unobtrusive experience that lets guests maximize their travels. The brand focuses on details and experiences that genuinely matter to provide a seamless, intuitive experience that lets travelers live life by design, not by default. The hotels feature purposefully designed signature spaces, most notably the AC Lounge®, which invite locals and travelers alike to collaborate in style during the day or enjoy handcrafted cocktails and tapas at night and the AC Kitchen, offering guests a European-inspired breakfast. The sophisticated AC Guest Rooms and public spaces feature sleek furnishings, curated artwork, and intuitive technology to inspire and connect guests. AC Hotels overthinks the guest’s stay, so they never have to, creating The Perfectly Precise Hotel™ experience. For more information, visit www.ac-hotels.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. AC Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
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About Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company
As an award-winning hotel development and management company, Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company has spent the last three decades successfully growing the company’s portfolio, which includes premium-branded properties across the United States and Canada. Recognized as one of the top 10 management companies in North America, Concord Hospitality creates benefits for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales and marketing, technology, accounting and operational management expertise to continue to grow its portfolio of best-in-class hotels. The company believes its people are its greatest strength. With the brightest talent, the most innovative processes and a commitment to giving back to the communities where associates live and work, Concord Hospitality is committed to being a great place to work for all. Learn more at concordhotels.com.
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