Irvine, Calif. – May 19, 2017 – PHG Hotel Fund I, LLC, an affiliate of Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG) announces the opening of the 176-room AC Hotel Irvine, bringing sophisticated European style to Orange County, California. Located within 1 mile of John Wayne Airport, the design-led property resides in the City of Irvine’s Park Place development – a premier mixed-use office, retail and residential community that serves as home to a variety of top tech, finance and global companies.
Designed with creative, well-traveled, entrepreneurial spirits in mind, the hotel strives to cater to those who are constantly on the go through its innovative beverage & food programming, intuitive service, locally inspired art and modern guest rooms. Both business and leisure guests will appreciate the hotel’s heated pool located on its second floor, complimentary Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art fitness center, and Hydration Stations on each guest room floor. Three distinct meeting spaces are also available to guests of AC Hotel Irvine, including two intimate, audiovisual-equipped Media Salons for up to eight people, and a 500-square-foot Meeting Room for up to 40. To facilitate frictionless service, Kallpods, wireless service buttons, are provided in the public and meetings spaces — enabling guests to immediately request a staff member’s attention.
“AC Hotel Irvine is the epicenter of Park Place, one of the most vibrant mixed-use communities in California, making it a great addition to PHG’s strong hotel presence in Orange County,” said Kory Kramer, chief investment officer of Pacific Hospitality Group. “We are eager to continue investing and expanding our portfolio in the lifestyle select-service segment in partnership with Marriott International. AC Hotel Irvine perfectly resonates with today’s entrepreneurial guests who desire a modern, elevated hotel experience within a walkable neighborhood offering a multitude of beverage and food lifestyle experiences.”
Each AC Hotel is designed to reflect the uniqueness and character of its urban location. At AC Hotel Irvine, the textural and colorful art collection pays homage to the destination’s agricultural heritage and modern landscape, inspiring dialog on the changing boundaries of urban and agriculture, and the unlimited potential of land renewal in a city. The AC Lobby features the brand’s signature open-concept spaces with a thoughtfully selected collection of inviting furnishings and décor that evoke the feeling of a well-curated art gallery. Ambient lighting and cozy seating in the AC Library and Lounge areas invite travelers and locals to relax in chic surroundings, while also creating an effortless space in which to conduct a business meeting or connect with friends over cocktails.
“We’ve created an atmosphere that allows locals and visitors to comingle, share ideas and socialize in an environment that offers a sense of place,” said Paul Maddison, general manager at AC Hotel Irvine.
A twist on the traditional hotel bar, the AC Lounge serves up beer from local breweries, specialty wines by the bottle and on tap, expertly made craft cocktails and a selection of tapas-style small bites. A nod to the hotel’s European heritage, the lounge’s signature cocktail, The Swedish Fish, was developed with Orange County’s first craft distillery, Blinking Owl, and is a unique infusion of the Scandinavian spirit, Aquavit and garnished with its namesake candy. In the morning, AC Kitchen serves a European-inspired continental breakfast selection of flaky croissants, savory egg tarts and Nespresso coffee. The Berkel slicer, an AC Hotels staple, offers visitors hand-cut meats including artisanal La Quercia Prosciutto for a true taste of Spain. The AC Store, open 24 hours, also offers a selection of beverages including Four Sons Brewery beer, Cutwater spirits, wine by the bottle and soft drinks as well as a variety of premium snacks and sweets.
Within 10 miles of the closest beach and less than 25 minutes from Disneyland Park, AC Hotel Irvine’s central location enables guests to explore greater Orange County’s host of attractions with ease. Key surrounding area offerings include world class shopping venues, such as South Coast Plaza, innovative restaurant concepts, including Puesto, a contemporary eatery serving Mexico City-inspired cuisine debuting later this summer within the hotel building, and easy access bike share stations, and hiking and running trails in Great Park.
To learn more about AC Hotel Irvine or to book your inspired experience please visit http://achotels.marriott.com/hotels/ac-hotel-irvine and follow @ACHotelIrvine.
