HotelCo. 51 the operator for the AC by Marriott Brand has confirmed the opening of 7 new hotels this year, including an AC Hotel in Inverness. This follows on from a successful 2021when it opened 2 hotels for COP26 in Scotland.
The 4 star Inverness AC by Marriott is currently under construction on Glebe Street, on the banks of the River Ness. Once completed it will have 175 bedrooms as well as bar and leisure facilities and it will be split into two buildings. It is expected to open in the autumn.
John Farrelly, Corporate Commercial Lead for Dutch Hotel Co. 51 commented: “Last year was a difficult year of trading across the board for the hospitality sector, but we have remained positive and continued to open hotels, even during lockdown.
“We ended last year on a high after the success of opening two hotels in time for COP26 and saw both properties full for the duration of the conference.
“We have big plans this year and will be opening a further seven properties across the UK and Europe, bringing the total to 41 under our belts by the end of 2022.
“And the plan will continue unabated for 2023 as we have already a number of locations earmarked to add to our portfolio.”