Tom G.
Yelp
Great new hotel in the East Market District / Nulu (I was told the hotel is about three years old). The AC hotel offers excellent beds, quiet rooms, and really nice, modern showers (ceiling mounted shower head and traditional), and for that I'll give any hotel 4 stars. Other pros are a large, inviting lobby space, nice self-serve continental breakfast (European style), and a modern, clean esthetic throughout. There's also a very popular Italian restaurant within the building (managed seperately from the hotel).
The minuses are a building that doesn't feel like it has great build quality - the upper floors have some 'spring' to them and don't feel very solid. This isn't a fault of the hotel, but it makes you wonder how the building will age. I'd also say that the rooms are nice enough, but feel spartan and not well lit. Even for a space with a 'modern aesthetic'. In particular the chairs and couches feel like they're the same you'd find in an airport or other high traffic location and they need more lamps or ceiling mounted lights. Finally, the front desk employees were not very friendly, both at check-in and check-out - not rude, but also seemed not excited to be there.
Overall, alot to like, plus the hotel is in a fun neighborhood. I'd stay here again, but it does make you appreciate traditional Marriott / Bonvoy hotels.