DAYTON (Jan. 17, 2023) —AC Hotel Dayton, the area’s newest hotel opening winter of 2023, is proud to announce its leadership team. Ian Legros has been appointed as General Manager and is joined by Aletha Dillinger, Area Director of Sales, in leading the team as it embarks on the hotel’s exciting first chapter.
Legros arrives at the AC Hotel Dayton with over 15 years of experience working in hotels, including Hilton Head Marriott Resort and Spa, where he was selected to fill a variety of roles over the course of 8 years. Those roles span operations, guest service, and management positions. With in-depth experience and years of cross-functional leadership, Legros assumed his first General Manager role in just eight years at DoubleTree by Hilton Cincinnati Airport Hotel in 2014. At AC Hotel Dayton, Legros oversees team and guest satisfaction while engaging with the local community.
“As travelers begin to think about travel plans for the year ahead, I am thrilled to announce the opening of Dayton’s most exciting new property near the city’s top attractions,” says Legros. “Not only do I look forward to welcoming visitors to the area, but to establishing the hotel as a pillar of the community during this important time of revitalization.”
Meanwhile, Dillinger joins the team as Area Director of Sales, bringing a combined 30 years of experience in hotel sales, meeting planning, and travel planning. In 2018, Dillinger was hired as the Director of Sales for Fairfield by Marriott and during her tenure with Shaner Hotels she has supported several properties as Task Force Area Director of Sales, during which Dillinger was designated the 2021 Salesperson of The Year by the Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association. Most recently, Dillinger was appointed Area Director of Sales for the AC Hotel and Fairfield by Marriott Dayton in December.
“AC Hotel Dayton offers an exceptional variety of well-designed meeting rooms, event spaces, and private dining options that strike the perfect balance of form and function,” says Dillinger. “I cannot wait to introduce this new, elevated, and modern hospitality experience to the Dayton area.”
Developed and owned by Crawford Hoying and managed by Shaner Hotels, the new AC Hotel Dayton will open this winter, bringing timeless and sophisticated accommodations to the heart of Dayton’s Water Street District. The thoughtfully designed hotel will offer travelers an innovative and approachable hospitality experience with 134 inviting guest rooms, contemporary private dining spaces, and over 4,500 sq. ft. of stunning event space including a rooftop terrace with unparalleled views that overlook the Day Air Ballpark. The hotel will also feature a signature rooftop bar and restaurant, Spanish-inspired breakfast offerings, a collaborative media library and a well-equipped fitness center.
The hotel is now open to accept 2022 bookings starting in spring at www.marriott.com/dayac. To stay up to date on opening and future booking opportunities follow the hotel on Facebook.
