Norwich Partners Breaks Ground on Marriott-Branded Hotel Within Sawgrass Mills in South Florida

SUNRISE, FLA. — Norwich Partners has broken ground on AC Hotel by Marriott, a 174-room hotel that is expected to be complete in late 2020. The eight-story hotel will be situated within Sawgrass Mills, an outdoor and value retail shopping center in Sunrise, 35 miles north of downtown Miami. The hotel’s delivery will coincide with the mall’s 30th anniversary celebration. AC Hotel will feature the AC Lounge, a communal creative space that features a full bar serving local beers and hand-crafted cocktails, including the brand’s signature Gintonic, along with tapas plates. The hotel will also provide a European-style breakfast for guests and a 24-hour fitness center. Simon is the owner and developer of Sawgrass Mills.