European-inspired concept is the second AC Hotel to open in the Carolinas

Asheville, N.C. (August 17, 2017) – McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in the hotel development and management industry, today announced that the AC Hotel Asheville Downtown opened its doors in the heart of downtown Asheville at the corner of Broadway and College streets. The hotel sits atop a four-story parking deck with 336 spaces and public access and features 132 upscale guestrooms, an array of public spaces, and European-inspired décor.

The second AC Hotels by Marriott to open in the Carolinas and twenty-first in the U.S., the AC Hotel Asheville Downtown introduces a new lifestyle hotel concept to Western North Carolina. The project was developed by Chairman of McKibbon Hospitality, John McKibbon, who has been conducting business in Asheville for more than 20 years.

“The AC Hotel Asheville Downtown delivers an exciting new option for Asheville visitors to enjoy and simultaneously offers great amenities for locals, which include the hotel’s public spaces, art collection, and locally-inspired food and beverage offerings,” said John McKibbon. “The hotel strongly aligns with McKibbon Hospitality’s approach to modern hospitality, combining the leading brand elements of AC Hotels with amenities that celebrate the talented culinary and arts communities that make Asheville such an extraordinary destination and place to live.”

“We are pleased to bring this unique concept to Asheville and are confident the hotel will serve as a downtown centerpiece for years to come,” said Michael Hickerson, general manager. “Our team looks forward to welcoming visitors and locals to experience the exciting amenities the AC Hotel Asheville Downtown has to offer.”

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