AC Hotel

[baralheia]

$9.4M building permit issued for this hotel, as mentioned in the Steelyard thread. Drove by the site after lunch and they've already got plumbing stubbed out; foundation pour will likely happen quite soon.

[Urbanized]

This thread won't drop from latest posts. Glitch in the matrix.

[Urbanized]

Well, that did it. Weird.

[Harbinger]

Professing my ignorance here. Is it common for developments to begin ground work (plumbing, foundation) before actually obtaining a building permit? I know this project started 2-3 months ago, so I was surprised to here of the building permit just now getting issued.

[Pete]

^

Yes, you can do do foundation only work without having the commercial building permit issued.

Of course, it's a bit of a gamble in that there are no assurances until the permit is formerly obtained.

[AP]

This thread won't drop from latest posts. Glitch in the matrix.

That was happening for me with another thread on Friday. Very annoying.

[baralheia]

Steve Lackmeyer reported on Friday that AC Hotels would not agree to having a restaurant in that corner near Sheridan and Joe Carter... that's an incredible shame. I wonder why AC was opposed to a restaurant?

http://newsok.com/how-are-the-pivot-...rticle/5518412

[Pete]

Because they want that key corner for their hotel and operations.

[warreng88]

Because they want that key corner for their hotel and operations.

Will they at least have a restaurant somewhere in the hotel?

[Pete]

Will they at least have a restaurant somewhere in the hotel?

See the final plans here:

http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.ph...445#post937445

[warreng88]

See the final plans here:

http://www.okctalk.com/showthread.ph...445#post937445

So, no. It looks like the kitchen will just be for breakfast and maybe the bar area. I hope the Steelyard can get a restaurant or two. They will need it close by with all the hotels opening in the area.

[Pete]

Frankly, I'd rather have the hotel guest go out and patronize the local restaurants. Tons in the immediate area.

[Pryor Tiger]

AC Hotel Bricktown will have a vibrant, upscale, and modern designed public area, truly unlike anything currently in Bricktown. The bar and patio will indeed be the main feature on the corner of Sheridan and Russell Perry Dr., and will feature spanish inspired tapas plates, local craft beer, and a large wine selection including spanish favorites.

The way they handle this bar space is pretty exceptional as they promote it during the day as a creative co-working space that is meant to smoothly transition into a social space as the evening comes.

Not only that, the breakfast is pretty awesome and will be a differentiation from the area. From the site "Sweet and savory Spanish egg tarts take the place of traditional eggs. Imported freshly-sliced Iberico ham and French croissants, fresh fruits, cheeses, muesli, yogurt, Nespresso coffee and more are all included in the price. It's breakfast elevated deliciously."

I can say that AC realized that this corner was extremely valuable and to give it to a 3rd party operator would mean a large amount of lost revenue. What will exist is an extremely vibrant atmosphere that is cohesive to the rest of the hotel lobby.

[pure]

I agree with Pete about the local restaurants. AC Hotels have less amenities than a typical Courtyard/Hyatt Place/Hilton Garden Inn. I stayed at the one in Kansas City. Breakfast was just pastries, yogurts, cold meats, cheese, and a quiche thing. I was hungry an hour later. The bar did look cool in the evening but I don't recall any food menu for it.

[pure]

Also, we paid about $16 per person for breakfast at the AC in KC.

[Pete]

AC Hotel Bricktown will have a vibrant, upscale, and modern designed public area, truly unlike anything currently in Bricktown. The bar and patio will indeed be the main feature on the corner of Sheridan and Russell Perry Dr., and will feature spanish inspired tapas plates, local craft beer, and a large wine selection including spanish favorites.

The way they handle this bar space is pretty exceptional as they promote it during the day as a creative co-working space that is meant to smoothly transition into a social space as the evening comes.

Not only that, the breakfast is pretty awesome and will be a differentiation from the area. From the site "Sweet and savory Spanish egg tarts take the place of traditional eggs. Imported freshly-sliced Iberico ham and French croissants, fresh fruits, cheeses, muesli, yogurt, Nespresso coffee and more are all included in the price. It's breakfast elevated deliciously."

I can say that AC realized that this corner was extremely valuable and to give it to a 3rd party operator would mean a large amount of lost revenue. What will exist is an extremely vibrant atmosphere that is cohesive to the rest of the hotel lobby.

Pryor Tiger knows!

Thanks so much for the details. Sounds really cool and should be a great gateway into the East Bricktown area.

[Urbanized]

^^^^^^^
Yeah, Pryor Tiger DEFINITELY knows

[Colbafone]

^^^^^^^
Yeah, Pryor Tiger DEFINITELY knows

It's almost like he has some sort of inside knowledge on the Bricktown hotel scene. Maybe he's the Bricktown Hotel Ghost Whisperer!

[Bellaboo]

It's almost like he has some sort of inside knowledge on the Bricktown hotel scene. Maybe he's the Bricktown Hotel Ghost Whisperer!

I believe he's the manager of the Bricktown Holiday Inn Express.

[Colbafone]

I believe he's the manager of the Bricktown Holiday Inn Express.

Yes, I know. I tend to be a bit sarcastic. He also happens to be a hell of a trumpet player!

[Pryor Tiger]

So much for being incognito I am a biased GM for NewcrestImage hotels and at the HIE Bricktown.

Overall, I have seen our other hotels in the Dallas/Frisco market and promise that both the Hyatt Place and AC Hotel will be wonderful additions to East Bricktown. Looking forward to sharing more info and photos as the project moves along!

[Urbanized]

Yes, I know. I tend to be a bit sarcastic. He also happens to be a hell of a trumpet player!

And an all-around good dude.

[PhiAlpha]

So much for being incognito I am a biased GM for NewcrestImage hotels and at the HIE Bricktown.

Overall, I have seen our other hotels in the Dallas/Frisco market and promise that both the Hyatt Place and AC Hotel will be wonderful additions to East Bricktown. Looking forward to sharing more info and photos as the project moves along!

Thanks for the insight on AC. Was a little worried that we would end up with a ground level similar to the hampton/hilton/springhill when the third party restaurant operator idea was rejected.

[Ross MacLochness]

AC Lounge... Taken today.

[Pete]

From today... You can see the Hyatt Place is starting to rise as well: