When Will the New AC Hotel by Marriott Open in Kennewick?
A-1 HOSPITALITY GROUP recently broke ground on a 163-room AC Hotel by Marriott in Kennewick, Washington. The hotel, located at the Three Rivers Convention Center, will operate as a franchise owned by A-1 Three Rivers Hotel, LLC and managed by A-1 Hospitality Group.
The company, based in Tri-Cities, Washington, was founded by Vijay and Mita Patel in 1997 and is led by managing principal Taran Patel.
“We are thrilled to bring the AC Hotels brand to the Three Rivers Convention Center Campus as part of a dynamic public-private partnership,” said Taran Patel. “This transformative project will serve as a catalyst for economic growth in our community. We are proud to collaborate with the city of Kennewick and Fowler General Construction to bring this vision to life.”
The 5-story property will include an indoor pool, fitness center, rooftop restaurant and bar and six meeting rooms totaling 12,000 square feet, with capacity for up to 450 people, A-1 said in a statement. The company operates 20 hotels across five states.
In 2023, Taran Patel received the Lodging Operator of the Year award from the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association for his contributions to the hospitality industry and communities.
