New AC Hotel by Marriott Opens in Downtown Bethesda MD

Chris Raines, OTO’s Opening General Manager, cuts the ceremonial ribbon

AC Hotel Hotel Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Bethesda, MD

We are pleased to announce that we recently celebrated the opening of our latest hospitality project, AC Hotel by Marriott, in Downtown Bethesda.

A long-awaited development for the Montgomery County community, the ceremony was attended by local leadership, including County Executive Marc Elrich and Councilmember Andrew Friedson. Located just a few blocks away from Marriott International’s new global headquarters, Liam Brown, who is Group President, United States and Canada, also attended the ceremony.

Building Up Bethesda

A complex mixed-use development, we worked alongside project partners OTO Development (Owner) Cooper Carry (Architect/Interior Design), and Balfour Beatty (Base Building Contractor). Curated artwork was sourced from Kalisher and Material Driven. In a press release, OTO Development’s COO, David Ward, expressed his excitement for the new hotel: “Like many travelers, we appreciate everything about the AC Hotels by Marriott brand, having opened properties in top destinations. It’s a delight to provide the AC signature guest experience imbued with a particular sophistication and practical comforts.”

AC Hotel by Marriott Bethesda Downtown Lobby — Image courtesy of Dragonfly Image Partners

About the Hotel

Located at the busy intersection of Montgomery and Wisconsin Ave, the hotel is affiliated with Avocet Tower, a Class-A office building developed by Stonebridge. The 18-story hotel houses 220 guestrooms and features modern, European-inspired architectural elements and finishes. AC Hotel and Avocet Tower share several amenity spaces, including a common 18th floor, which includes a 5,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness center including separate yoga and spin studios and 3,500 flexible square feet of meeting space with expansive views.