ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2016
/PRNewswire/ -- Simon, a global leader in retail real estate,
in partnership with Noble Investment Group ("Noble"), announced
today the opening of the acclaimed AC Hotels by Marriott® brand at
Phipps Plaza -- the Southeast's top luxury shopping destination
located in the heart of Atlanta's
fashionable Buckhead district. Positioned at the intersection
of Peachtree Road and Wieuca Road and adjacent to Nordstrom at
Phipps Plaza, the AC Hotel by Marriott Buckhead is the brand's
first hotel in Atlanta and only
its eighth in the United
States.
Founded in 1998, AC Hotels is one of the most sought-after hotel
brands throughout Europe, and has
become synonymous with modern, first class European-inspired
accommodations, generous amenities, and value for the discerning
traveler. Along with 166 guest rooms and suites, 24-hour health and
fitness including indoor swimming, local companies will be able to
take advantage of the 2,500-square-feet of executive meeting space
as well as the AC Library. Guests will enjoy a breakfast selection
of self-serve European fare in the AC Kitchen, while the AC Lounge
will boast tapas-inspired small bites, craft beers, cocktails,
specialty wines, and also features an outdoor patio.
Recently unveiled in March of this year, Phipps Plaza's
Peachtree Road entrance has been transformed to be an elegant
façade of storefronts representing some of the coveted brands that
call Phipps Plaza home, including Jeffrey, Versace, Tiffany &
Co., Giorgio Armani, BOSS Hugo Boss
and Bottega Veneta. The new entrance features intricately designed
perforated metal panels and a backlit glass curtain wall that
creates a vibrant gateway to the property both day and night.
Rounding out Phipps Plaza's enhancement project, the "Domain at
Phipps Plaza," a residential development with 319 mid-rise,
urban-style luxury residences, is opening in phases starting this
fall. Please go to domainatphippsplaza.com for more
information.
"The addition of the AC Hotel and Domain residences combined
with the new aesthetic of the center will enhance the way our
guests experience Phipps Plaza," said David
Contis, President, Simon
Malls. "We anticipate residents and businesses in
Atlanta will enjoy the hotel as a
meeting and business destination, as well as a lounge hot spot, and
visitors to the area will have a new place to call home as they
enjoy upscale hospitality and shopping at Atlanta's most beloved luxury retail
destination."
"AC Hotels by Marriott is a new breed of lifestyle hotels
created for the next-generation entrepreneurial traveler.
Collaborating with a pioneering company like Simon, who shares our
passion for beautiful design and style, has taken our brand to the
next level," said Tina Edmundson,
Global Officer, Luxury and Lifestyle Brands, Marriott
International. "AC Hotel Atlanta Buckhead at Phipps Plaza's
location provides access to stylish spaces that inspire and
connect like-minded guests and locals alike."
"We are proud to introduce the highly-anticipated AC Hotel to
our business colleagues, friends and neighbors in the Buckhead
community who will enjoy experiencing first class hospitality
integrated within Phipps Plaza, the region's most vibrant luxury
retail destination," said Mit Shah, CEO, Noble Investment
Group.
About Phipps Plaza
Located in Atlanta's prestigious Buckhead area, Phipps
Plaza is the Southeast's premier upscale shopping destination, and
is a Simon mall. Its diverse and exclusive mix of fashion and
luxury retail features signature shops for Gucci, Versace, Jeffrey,
Giorgio Armani, Valentino,
Hugo Boss and Bally plus Tiffany and
Co., and is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and
Belk. Phipps Plaza also offers popular dining and
entertainment experiences including two white-tablecloth
restaurants – Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse and The Tavern– a
14-screen AMC Theatre with luxury recliners in all auditoriums, and
LEGOLAND Discovery Center. For a directory of stores and upcoming
events, visit simon.com or find us at
facebook.com/phippsplazabuckhead, twitter.com/ShopPhippsPlaza, and
instagram.com/shopphippsplaza.
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in retail real
estate ownership, management and development and an S&P100
company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our
industry-leading retail properties and investments across
North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions
of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail
sales. For more information, visit simon.com.
AC Hotels by Marriott
AC Hotels by Marriott®, a
lifestyle brand that
celebrates a new modern aesthetic complemented
by a European soul and Spanish roots boasts more than 90
design-led hotels in Spain,
Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Turkey, France, Mexico and the United
States. Design-driven AC Hotels edit away the unnecessary
to remove friction, providing thoughtfully designed moments of
beauty, allowing guests to focus on what's important to
them. Property highlights include design-savvy guest
rooms with sleek furnishings and intuitive technology
features. For more information, visit ac-hotels.com,
Instagram: @achotels, Facebook: facebook.com/achotels, Twitter:
@achotels
About Noble Investment Group
Since 1993, Noble has
specialized in the lodging and hospitality industry. Through its
private equity real estate funds, Noble has invested more than
$3 billion throughout the United States in premium branded hotels
affiliated with Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton and InterContinental. For
additional information, please visit www.nobleinvestment.com.
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