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AC Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville St. Johns Town Center — located within Northeast Florida’s premier outdoor shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination — welcomed its first guests on Wednesday, March 6.
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The four-story hotel comprises 118 sophisticated, modern guest rooms; a well-equipped fitness center; 1,500-square-feet of flexible meeting space, including a private boardroom; an activated AC Lounge; and an outdoor “oasis” with a fresh-air patio, a sparkling pool, and game space.

“We’re delighted to open the doors to this ‘Perfectly Precise Hotel’ experience,” says General Manager Hope Jenkins, who heads up a leadership team that includes Director of Sales Quentin Jones and Food & Beverage Manager Terrance Kinman. “Modern travelers seek out AC Hotels, where our mantra is to provide everything guests need — and nothing they don’t — with equal emphasis on sophisticated style and practical comforts.”

OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, developed AC Hotel Jacksonville St. Johns Town Center in partnership with Simon®, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations, including St. Johns Town Center.

“Travelers love staying at AC Hotels by Marriott — and we love building and operating them,” says Matt McClelland, COO of OTO Development, noting this is the fourth AC Hotel located at a Simon property and the 10th within OTO’s owned and managed portfolios. “Guests will especially appreciate the synergy created by connecting this stylish hotel to St. Johns Town Center, putting them within walking distance of an appealing array of market-exclusive retailers and popular restaurants.”

The hotel also offers easy proximity to the region’s best beaches and other recreation opportunities including TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Intuitive design creates a sense of place at AC Hotel Jacksonville. The beach comes metaphorically inside via elements like the sand-and-neutral palette, varied textures and materials, and sculptural details ranging from an unconventionally shaped front desk to a large piece of artistically displayed driftwood in the lobby. The hotel exterior mimics the navy-blue waters of East Florida via reflective windowpanes of varying blue hues, creating a rippling effect across the building; vertical sunshades add depth to the façade while textured, sand-colored tiles suggest the nearby beach. Guest rooms and shared spaces strike the perfect balance of form and function, with thoughtful touches to ensure an elegant, effortless stay.

“The hotel is filled throughout with the details that matter most to the modern traveler, from activated amenities to intuitive technology,” Jenkins says. “One standout feature is what we call our ‘oasis,’ a fresh-air patio adjacent to the AC Lounge with an outdoor pool, a water feature, and yard games, making it the perfect place to enjoy Jacksonville’s 200-plus days of sunshine per year.”

The AC Kitchen serves a European-inspired breakfast centered around fresh croissants, sliced prosciutto and cheese, fruit, yogurt, and Nespresso. The AC Lounge features all the brand’s favorites — flatbreads, sandwiches, and shareable plates, both small and large — plus some local flavor and flair. Along with AC Hotels’ Signature Gin Tonic, the bar menu mixes Jacksonville-distilled favorites into cocktails such as the First Coast Sunbeam (made with Four Fathers vodka and City Gate orange-and-cream moonshine) and the JAX Sour (made with small-batch whiskey from Citrus Distillers); there’s also local craft beer from Aardwolf and Bold City breweries.

AC Hotel Jacksonville was developed by OTO and Simon with project partners DLR Group, architect and interior designer; and Kellogg & Kimsey, general contractor.

The new hotel is located within St. Johns Town Center at 5323 Big Island Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. For reservations and more information, visit Marriott.com/JaxAE. Connect on social @ACHotelJacksonvilleSJTC.

About AC Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville St. Johns Town Center
AC Hotel by Marriott Jacksonville St. Johns Town Center is a 4-story hotel comprising 118 sophisticated, modern guest rooms; an activated AC Lounge; a fresh-air patio with an outdoor pool and game space; a well-equipped fitness center; and 1,500-square-feet of flexible meeting space, including a private boardroom. Guest rooms and shared spaces strike the perfect balance of form and function, with curated artwork evoking a true sense of place. Part of St. Johns Town Center — Northeast Florida’s premier shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination — the hotel offers easy proximity to TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and EverBank Stadium, home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. AC Hotel Jacksonville is located at 5323 Big Island Drive in Jacksonville, Florida. For reservations and more information, visit Marriott.com/JaxAE. Connect on social @ACHotelJacksonvilleSJTC.

About AC Hotels by Marriott®
AC Hotels includes over 225 hotels in 33 countries and territories. At AC Hotels, every moment has been designed, refined, crafted, and considered to create a seamless guest experience. Each AC Hotel features purposefully designed signature spaces that strike the perfect balance of form and function. Most notably, the AC Lounge® invites guests and locals alike to collaborate during the day, or to enjoy signature cocktails and tapas in the evening. The AC Kitchen offers a European-inspired breakfast each morning. All AC guest rooms and public spaces evoke a particular sophistication, featuring sleek furnishings, curated artwork, and intuitive technology. The brand is dedicated to the details that matter most to guests during their travels with a mission to deliver The Perfectly Precise Hotel™ experience. For more information, visit 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.com.

About Simon
Simon® is a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations and an S&P 100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our properties across North America, Europe and Asia provide community gathering places for millions of people every day and generate billions in annual sales.

About OTO Development
OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is an award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company. Founded in 2004 and partnering with the Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott brands, OTO’s industry leadership position is anchored by a portfolio of excellent hotels staffed by exceptional people. The company currently owns and/or operates 60 hotels comprising more than 9,500 room keys. OTO’s growth is focused on developing new hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets; purchasing and repurposing existing hotel properties; and expanding third-party management relationships. For more information, visit OTODevelopment.com.

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