CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 30, 2018) – McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in the hotel development and management industry, today announced that the AC Hotel and Residence Inn Charlotte City Center has officially opened its doors to the public. The 22-story, dual-branded hotel tower brings 300 rooms to Uptown Charlotte and features amenities including the AC Lounge, modern meeting space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a collection of artwork by more than 20 local artists.
McKibbon Hospitality partnered with Charlotte-based Vision Ventures on the development, and Cleveland Construction served as the general contractor. The project brings the first AC Hotel to Charlotte and also features independent rooftop bar and lounge, Nuvolé Rooftop TwentyTwo, and an adjacent penthouse suite for rent, Suite TwentyTwo, both of which will open toward the end of September.
“The completion of the AC Hotel and Residence Inn Charlotte City Center is a great accomplishment for McKibbon and all of our partners who worked to make the vision for this exciting project a reality,” said John McKibbon, chairman of McKibbon Hospitality. “Together, we have created something really special for visitors and locals to enjoy – two great hotel brands in a single site, an outstanding culinary offering, a beautiful collection of local artwork, great onsite amenities and stunning city views.”
The AC Hotel Charlotte City Center boasts 184 rooms on levels 5-12 of the tower, including some with outdoor terraces overlooking Uptown Charlotte. It also features 2,400 square feet of meeting space and additional outdoor space available for use on the fifth floor. The AC Lounge is open to the public and offers a Mediterranean-inspired menu. The Residence Inn Charlotte City Center features apartment-style accommodations on levels 14-21 of the tower with 116 rooms, a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom suites that include full kitchens.
According to Vision Ventures Principal Paul Picarazzi, “Turning what was an unfinished project into the stunning Charlotte City Center Tower that has forever changed the skyline of Uptown Charlotte is a dream come true for our team. It was an extremely complex project, and I’m proud to say that everything from the building design, the interior spaces, the local artwork, the service and the location make this property second to none in Uptown.”
