AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast launches new outdoor terrace

The AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast recently launched a £300,000 investment into a new outdoor terrace. The terrace will serve up a varied menu with a selection of tapas, Mediterranean inspired dishes and traditional Irish classics, as well as an extensive cocktail and wine menu. Within the cocktail list is ‘The 1847’, in honour of the Belfast Harbour Act, created with flavours from the imports which made Belfast one of the busiest ports in Europe. A special accommodation package has also been created. ‘Summer and the City’ includes an overnight stay for two with a house cocktail on the terrace and breakfast the next morning. Speaking about the opening of the terrace, David Anderson, divisional president at Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA, said: “It’s fantastic to see the AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast’s impressive alfresco dining concept come to fruition. The terrace’s waterfront location and outstanding views, coupled with its uniqueness in terms of what’s already on offer in Belfast's city centre, means it’s a recipe for success. “Developing the terrace is part of the continued investment by Belfast Harbour Commissioners into maintaining the excellent standards at the AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast, which was built to the highest specification just five years ago.” As well as the addition of the terrace, the hotel has introduced mobile keys which allow guests to access their room via their mobile phone and it has plans to further extend its digital capabilities to keep ahead of current trends in guest experience. It has also recently introduced seven new family rooms to accommodate the growing leisure guest market and this has also given the hotel the flexibility to accommodate group stays of up to 12 guests within a dedicated space, perfect for family or friend getaways. General manager Paula Stuart said: “AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast enjoys a stunning riverside location on the Maritime Mile and we really wish to capitalise on this location with our unique outdoor terrace so that guests can fully enjoy the area and the outstanding views of the iconic Titanic Quarter and the SSE arena. We believe the terrace will become a destination spot for those who really want that Mediterranean feel for a casual or special occasion and we look forward to welcoming them. “I would like to thank our staff, all 94 of them, some of whom have been with us from the beginning. We look forward to seeing what the future brings.”