DENVER
Marriott International announced the opening of its new dual-branded hotel development in downtown Denver, bringing two of its European-inspired brands to the city: Le Méridien and AC Hotels by Marriott.
The 20-story development features a 272-room Le Méridien Hotel and a 223-room AC Hotel by Marriott and is owned and managed by White Lodging Services Corporation and will target the group market.
“We’re really excited to be a part of this dual-branded property opening with Le Méridien, which represents the bringing together of two great European-rooted brands under one roof,” said Benoit Racle, senior global brand director, AC Hotels By Marriott. “The carefully edited, high-style experience that you get at an AC Hotel is perfect for the modern business traveler looking for frictionless, uncomplicated service."
The AC Hotel by Marriott Denver Downtown is the lifestyle brand’s first property to open in Denver. Introduced to the U.S. in 2014, the AC Hotel By Marriott brand originated in Europe in 2011 as a joint venture with Spanish hotelier, Antonio Catalan, and now offers a portfolio of over 100 hotels in countries across Europe, Latin America and North America. Inspired by classic European design, the brand aims to appeal to the modern business traveler, with its simple, clean and crisp layout that hopes to inspire productivity and creativity.
Led by the Simeone Deary Design Group, the Denver hotel infuses the parts and pieces that make up a typical AC experience and melds them into the local landscape of the city. Based around the concept of the “Urban Pioneer,” the space is designed to feel like a modern ski lodge, with peaked roofs, strong lines, geometric language and bold interior gestures. The materials for the public spaces are indigenous to Denver and inspired by the surrounding nature to include warm woods, chiseled stone, etc.
“We are delighted to expand our partnership with White Lodging to introduce Le Méridien brand to Denver,” said Brian Povinelli, SVP and global brand leader, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts. “We have made significant investments to develop the brand, which connects with guests through the art, culture and cuisine in cities around the world. We think these passion points are sure to resonate with [guests].”
Also led by the Simeone Deary Design Group, Le Méridien Denver Downtown takes shape with the clean lines of mid-century modern design. The interiors feature a refreshing color palette complementing unique millwork concepts, reminiscent of the intricate craftsmanship of snowboards and skis. The hotel immediately creates a sense of arrival with one-of-a-kind artwork installations, constructed with vintage pieces reassembled into contemporary sculptural art—reimagining the intricate nature of a snowflake.
Each of the 272 guest rooms and suites are designed with a cool grey color palette with striking accent color combinations reminiscent of blue skies, green aspens, sunset orange and crimson.
Le Méridien will offer more than 12,000 square feet of state-of-the-art event space including a 5,700-square-foot ballroom, as well as meeting rooms brightened through floor-to-ceiling windows. The properties feature more than 30 pieces of artwork curated by Denver-based firm, NINE dot ARTS, and created by local artists inspired by the property’s European influence and the Rocky Mountains.
Opening in tandem with the hotels are Denver’s buzziest new drinking and dining venues. 54thirty, the city’s highest open-air, seasonal rooftop bar, offers unparalleled views of the city and the Rocky Mountains. Corinne, a dining and cocktail spot serving classic, simple American comfort food with an emphasis on locally-sourced ingredients will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner service. The Lobbyist, Le Méridien’s sparkling cocktail lounge, opens in the hotel’s modern-designed social space.
Further bringing Denver’s dynamic culture to global travelers, the hotel has tapped local partners for guest experiences and special packages, including Clyfford Still Museum, the Real Dill, Bee Squared Apeiaries, Renegade Brewery, Colorado Cider Company and Laws Whiskey House, among others.
Le Méridien Denver Downtown and AC Hotel by Marriott Denver Downtown is located at the center of the city’s business district at 15th and California, one block from the Colorado Convention Center.
