AC Hotel Columbus Downtown

The hotel honors the neighborhood’s legacy by restoring and incorporating a cohesive group of buildings at the streetscape level. The most significant historic feature of the buildings — the scale of the landmark streetscape elements — is maintained and understood at the pedestrian level. The guest floors and rooftop bar are set back and minimal in their articulation, serving as a backdrop to the existing buildings below.

The historic buildings use brick, cast iron, and stone materials which seamlessly transition from the exterior into the lobby. The classic materials are balanced with repeating linear elements, including pendants, floor patterns, and lighting fixtures, creating rhythm and progression. At the same time, furnishings are timeless and neutral to showcase these built elements and emphasize the spacious ceiling height.