Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved plans for a six-story, 130-room AC Hotel by Marriott in Lakeside Village on Monday, adding another lodging option to the busy mixed-use district.
The hotel will occupy a one-acre parcel north of the CMX Lakeside Village Theater, south of the Town Center apartments, and west of the Hampton Inn and Home2 Suites.
Transportation and Planning Manager Chuck Barmby said the project fits with the center’s long-term plan to replace parking with shops or businesses.
“Going way back to 2003, the city actually worked with the developer to lay out a block system within the development, so that over time we would have infill opportunities to reduce the parking and add more active uses,” Barmby said.
Construction timelines have not been announced.
I certainly hope it is an “AC” hotel. Gonna get doggone hot without it.