AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-oriented lifestyle brand that is part of the portfolio of 30 exceptional brands from Marriott Bonvoy, is opening the 129 rooms. known AC Hotel by Marriott Punta Cana. With open and multifunctional public spaces, guests are invited to experience a hotel in the center of one of the most important tourist and business destinations in the Caribbean.

The Dominican Republic’s culture and rich history served as inspiration for the hotel, defining it as a relaxed, upscale option in the city. The hotel’s design features subtle allusions to Caribbean nature and culture, including coffee-making facilities, local handicrafts, ceramics, and ornaments. In addition, the hotel’s commitment to the creative community will be reflected in its program with local artists of various genres showing the beauty of the destination with their interpretations.

Located just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) at the San Juan Mall, this new hotel embodies the AC Hotels brand ethos to create an effortless experience that delivers only the best that guests really need, without the unwanted extras the growing trend of “bleisure travel”.

The brand’s signature offerings include the Spanish-inspired AC Kitchen, open on weekends for breakfast, dinner, and brunch. Guests are welcomed into a sophisticated atmosphere with contemporary design in natural tones, richly structured surfaces and carefully selected pieces. The signature AC Lounge® offers expertly prepared cocktails, including a locally inspired gin and tonic, local craft beers and an upscale wine menu. Small tapas-style bites round off the menu in a comfortable and elegant atmosphere.

Guests can enjoy their refreshments outdoors on the terrace with an infinity pool with a children’s area for family gatherings, furnished with cabanas and lounge chairs. The terrace offers a variety of food, drink and entertainment from sunrise to sunset for hotel guests and offers a weekly program of music and social events.

The AC Punta Cana Hotel offers more than 700 square feet of flexible meeting space and two smaller meeting rooms, giving event attendees the perfect setup for brainstorming sessions and strategies. A beautiful outdoor lawn with 3,480 square feet of outdoor space provides a picturesque backdrop for any social or professional event. The hotel also has a unique AC library, an open space designed for individuals or groups to study, reflect, and share creative ideas.

AC Punta Cana debuts in the Dominican Republic through investment group EGI Business Group and is operated by Highgate.