Commercial Construction & Renovation

Marriott will open its fifth AC Hotel-branded property in the DC region on Feb. 3 in Southeast DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood. WTOP-FM

The Salisbury City Council approved a memorandum of understanding to begin exclusive negotiations with Charlotte-based developer Brett Krueger on his “luxury boutique” concept for the Empire Hotel. Salisbury Post

A new version of the long-planned beachfront Schooner Hotel project got unanimous approval at a Jan. 12 city commission meeting. It was the first reading of an ordinance to designate the project as a Planned Development (PD), which allows more height and density than would normally have been allowed in exchange for adding amenities that benefit the city. Tampa Bay Newspapers

The Marina City Council has entered into a development agreement with a known entity based on a proven track record with building and operating the only hotel on Fort Ord, which has proven to be a highly successful revenue generator for the city. The Monterey County Herald

Mississippi’s first AC Hotel by Marriott is adding a European flair to Ridgeland for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel, the first of its kind in the state, is set to open later this month. The closest Marriott of this type is in New Orleans. The AC will be the fourth hotel at the Township on the Highland Colony in Ridgeland. Madison County Journal

A seven-story Marriott’s AC Hotel recently opened in the Central West End. The $44 million, 192-room hotel is located at 215 York Avenue. The project was developed by Koplar Properties in partnership with Homebase Partners and Concord Hospitality Enterprises. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

After his attempt to complete Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau resort fizzled out, developer Steve Witkoff unveiled some new ventures in Florida this year. Las Vegas Review-Journal

Being located near entertainment, sports and shopping destinations, and less than one mile from Interstate 75, were some of the reasons a hotel company bought and remodeled the former Comfort Inn, 120 Senate Drive, Monroe. Dayton Daily News

Plans to turn the aging and near-empty American Tin Cannery in Pacific Grove into a 4-star hotel will get a closer look from the city council which voted Wednesday to hold a special hearing on the project next month. KSBW-TV

After more than two years of development, a new hotel with rooftop dining will soon break ground in St. Petersburg’s Edge District. Tampa Bay Times