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he concept behind this project
is straightforward: Connect two
hotels under one roof. "Bringing
together Moxy and AC Hotels
allows guests to make the most
of their stay while experiencing two very
distinct personalities," says Matthew
Boettcher, vice president and global
brand leader of Distinctive Select Brands
at Marriott International. "Guests can take
advantage of extra amenities, such as
the AC Lounge for co-working during the
day, while having more whimsical social
options with Moxy in the evening."
In addition to a total of 727 rooms (380
for Moxy Downtown Los Angeles and 347
for AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles),
the project also comprises 12 dining
and entertainment concepts as well
as 13,000 square feet of meeting and
event space. All the spaces occupy a
37-story structure with an L-shaped
tower designed by Gensler. This sits
atop and eight-story podium wrapped
in a 15,000-square-foot live LED screen
— the largest 3D billboard on the West
Coast.
"For today's traveler, memorable hospi-
tality means great design combined with
the ability to choose from an abundance
of experiences," says Mitchell Hoch-
berg, president of real estate developer
Lightstone. "By integrating the two hotels,
plus Level 8, into a single building, we're
creating a myriad of experiences never
before offered in Los Angeles — and
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