With over 75 operating hotels in Europe, Marriott and AC Hotels formed a joint venture to expand the brand to the United States. AC Hotels are contemporary, simple yet elegant, urban, high design hotels that appeal to the design-conscious business and leisure traveler. AC Portland is one of the first AC branded hotels in the United States and contains pieces of local art. Located on SW 3rd and Taylor in downtown Portland, the project is 120,000 square feet and 13 stories tall. The hotel features amenities such as the AC Bar and Lounge, a library, meeting spaces, high tech media salons and a fitness center.