AC Hotels by Marriott has announced its brand debut in Croatia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Split. Housed on the high floors of the 135-metre-high Westgate Tower, the hotel will be complete with spectacular views of the Adriatic Sea and Split's unique cityscape.
Vice President and Global Brand Leader of Distinctive Select Brands, Matthew Boettcher, said the company is excited to bring AC Hotels' design-driven guest experience to the Dalmatian Coast, expanding Marriott Bonvoy's footprint in the region.
"Housed in a prime location in the city centre of Split, AC Hotel by Marriott Split is set to serve as the perfect base for a seamless, comfortable experience for both business and leisure travellers," said Matthew Boettcher.
Designed by renowned architect Otto Barić and Croatia-based interior designer firm Atellior Studio, AC Hotel by Marriott Split has taken shape with clean, modern lines and aesthetically proportioned spaces. The soothing and warm colour palette, together with the adoption of natural materials like oak, patinated brass and linen effect wallpaper, allows spaces to blend from one to another, blurring the line between inside and out. Curious travellers will be able to peek through a glass door to view part of a 1700-year-old Roman aqueduct throughout the property’s location. Flexible and open communal spaces have been designed to provide maximum comfort and function, making them perfect for business meetings and socialising. The hotel's AC Lounge has been fitted with locally sourced art by prominent Croatian artist, Vatroslav Kuliš, a collection of books, as well as architecture and fashion albums, to evoke the feeling of a well-curated gallery.
General Manager of AC Hotel by Marriott Split, Ljubica Bauk, said that the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Split has marked an exciting chapter for the local hospitality industry.
“We hope to contribute significantly to the region's economic growth by attracting business and leisure travellers alike as well as fostering corporate partnerships. We look forward to welcoming guests to the AC Hotel Split and showcasing the distinctive offerings of our new hotel,” said Bauk.
In keeping with Croatia's coastal culinary scene, the hotel has included Laureto Restaurant with Croatian Chef Goran Šikić at the helm. Cumano Bar will offer guests a range of creative cocktails and timeless classics with a modern twist, including the signature AC Gin and Tonic. Other facilities include 178 SPA, featuring an indoor pool, sauna and steam room; a 325 square-meter meeting space comfortably accommodating up to 240 people, and a gym with state-of-the-art Matrix equipment and unobstructed views of the Adriatic Sea.
