
Suzhou, China — AC Hotel by Marriott Suzhou has opened with 135 rooms; it is the first for the brand in China. The hotel is within walking distance of the Suzhou Railway Station, and there is a high-speed train for the 30-minute ride to Shanghai. Rooms feature 55-inch, HD LCD TVs, walk-in showers and free high-speed WiFi. The property features the signature AC Lounge, with an outdoor terrace and offering food and beverages. There is a 538-square-foot multifunctional space for meetings and events, as well as a 24-hour fitness center.
Atlanta — The Darwin, a boutique hotel, has opened with 111 rooms in the city’s Old Fourth Ward. Amenities include a marketplace with locally made drinks and snacks; bike racks and electric bikes for rental; a fitness room; and a conference room for up to 10 people. < br>
