Last night, Marriott International officially opened the AC Hotel Miami Beach, with an evening of art, design and architecture hosted by Nigel Barker, celebrated fashion photographer, New York Times Best-Selling author and TV personality, and Rem D. Koolhaas, co-founder and creative director of the architectural footwear brand United Nude.
The opening of AC Hotel Miami Beach furthers the AC brand’s US expansion in the lifestyle space, catering to the creativity and passions of travelers with a millennial mindset.
Guests and influencers were immersed in an intimate evening of curated art and design moments, including a moderated panel discussion about travel and style for next gen creatives and entrepreneurs, presented by independent travel and culture publication Boat Magazine.
This discussion marked the official kickoff to AC’s Beautiful Moments initiative, showcasing AC Hotel Miami Beach’s sophisticated spaces as a canvas and forum designed to engage and inspire partnerships and collaborations with entrepreneurial companies and individuals.
Influencers in attendance included hosts Nigel Barker and Rem D. Koolhaas; Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Interim Director Leann Standish; artist, photographer and director Andrea Sisson; Slow Watches co-founder Chris Noerskau; and Jane Wooldridge, the business editor/visual arts editor of The Miami Herald Media Company.
“Like AC Hotels, our partners deliver affordable, well-designed products with a European cachet that appeals to our guests,” says Toni Stoeckl, VP of Lifestyle Brands, Marriott International. “Each partner has crafted their own sense of style that reflects our shared audience of global travelers and entrepreneurs with busy lifestyles and an inspired mindset.”
Designed by Miami-based Kobi Karp Architecture, AC Hotel Miami Beach features the brand’s signature open-concept spaces outfitted with modern furnishings and décor, and thoughtfully selected modern artifacts and treasures. The seven-story hotel includes communal spaces that offer state-of-the-art technology and complimentary WIFI for guests and locals to work, connect, explore and socialize.
In the AC Library, hotel guests and locals can enjoy a quiet read. The AC Library features a curated collection of Nigel Barker’s favorite books, including his latest NY Times best selling book, Models Of Influence, available to guests and visitors in a soothing environment.
A destination for hobnobbing, the vibrant rooftop pool with ocean views serves as the focal point of the hotel, inviting guests and locals to unwind and enjoy a cocktail or snack.
The guest rooms are designed to provide an oasis of modern design, with sleek furnishings, open closet system and hardwood floors.
Located at 2912 Collins Avenue, the 150-room hotel was developed in partnership with Miami’s Robert Finvarb Companies. This is the brand’s flagship property in the US and the first in Florida.
