AC Hotel Portland to Join Downtown Skyline

PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-iReach/ McWhinney and Sage Hospitality, along with Mortenson Development and Mortenson Construction have partnered to develop and build the 13-story AC Hotel by Marriott in downtown Portland, on the corner of SW Third Avenue and Taylor Street, planned to open December 2016. AC Hotels by Marriott is designed to attract travelers who want a sophisticated experience with style, inspired social spaces and technology.

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AC Hotel Portland will blend contemporary styles with cosmopolitan sophistication with a dash of eccentricity in true Portland form. Design will be crisp and clean, and will feature a carefully curated selection of artwork and unique sculptures from local Portland artists. The hotel will feature 204 signature AC guestrooms that will boast sleek Europeaninspired design with sophisticated furnishings and thoughtful lighting, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat screen TV that allows guests to connect to their own media and access online content.

The lobby will be flexible in seating for business or pleasure and will feature free Wi-Fi with creative dcor including a library and local artifacts gathered to surprise guests and locals. Dining options will include AC Hotels by Marriott's signature European-inspired breakfast, a lounge offering small plates and cocktails, and a unique market featuring locally curated items and original Portland-made coffee. The hotel will include one level of below-grade meeting space, featuring 1,220 square feet of flexible, glass-enclosed AC Media Salons for small group collaborations with plenty of connectivity, which can be reserved online. A 24-hour fitness center will be available for guests, and the hotel will offer off-site valet parking.

Mortenson will lead the development and construction of the project. It has teamed with SERA Architects for its expertise in hospitality design, including architecture, interior design, sustainability and urban design in the Portland market. Together they will produce something special for locals and visitors alike. Upon completion the building will apply for LEED Silver certification.

Sage Hospitality manages the Nines a Luxury Collection hotel, as well as the Courtyard Portland City Center, both hotels are within a few blocks from the new development. Once complete, Sage and McWhinney will own and operate the hotel. They have a proven track record of creating special places that connect to local communities through design and placemaking.

"Portland is a fast-growing city and we are thrilled to be expanding our presence in the community," said Walter Isenberg, President and CEO of Sage. "This hotel will not only offer a unique and sophisticated experience for visitors, but will afford locals a spot to just hang out for coffee or cocktails. The AC Portland will be connected to the local scene as a place to go."

About AC Hotels by Marriott

AC Hotels by Marriott is a lifestyle brand within the Marriott International global portfolio of 19 brands. The brand currently offers a portfolio of more than 80 hotels in Spain, Italy, Portugal, Denmark, Turkey, France and the United States. Growth plans include more than 50 hotels set to open within the next three years throughout the U.S., Canada and Latin America. AC Hotels by Marriott debuted its first U.S. location in November 2014 in the iconic Cotton Exchange Building in New Orleans, followed by AC Kansas City in March 2015, AC Hotel Washington D.C. at National Harbor in April 2015, AC Chicago in May 2015, and AC Hotel Miami Beach in June 2015. For more information, visit http://achotels.marriott.com.

About McWhinney

McWhinney has offices in Loveland and Denver, Colo. and is comprised of a team of talented professionals who are passionate about creating great places for people and providing fabled experiences to our customers. McWhinney develops innovative and sustainable master-planned communities and award-winning vertical commercial and mixed-use projects. Since 1991, McWhinney has planned and developed more than 6,000 acres in several master-planned communities and more than 6 million square feet of vertical commercial and mixed-use properties throughout the Rocky Mountain region and on the West Coast. For additional information, visit mcwhinney.com

About Sage Hospitality

Founded in 1984, Sage Hospitality has grown into one of the largest privately held hospitality investment, management and development companies in the nation operating more than 65 premium branded and premier and lifestyle hotels. Today, Sage Hospitality manages luxury brands including Marriott's Autograph Collection, JW Marriott and Starwood's Luxury Collection in addition to operating a growing number of independent, non-branded properties. For more information on Sage Hospitality, please visit www.sagehospitality.com.

About Mortenson

Since 1954, Mortenson has provided diversified construction and development services offering financing, customer-centric general contracting, construction management, design-build, program management, project development and "turn-key" development. Mortenson currently has 13-Oregon based projects, totaling over $400 million. Clients include: Metro, Portland Development Commission (PDC), City of Newberg, City of Coos Bay, and City of Bend, among others. For more information, please visit www.mortenson.com.

Media Contact: Kate Davis, Sage Hospitality, 303-595-7259, katherine.davis@sagehospitality.com

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