AC Hotel Gran Canaria

The AC Hotel Gran Canaria by Marriott is situated in a round building that towers by the waterfront of Las Palmas, its facade wreathed in balconies. Like the architecture, the interiors of this business-oriented property are unassuming; the chainlike decor decidedly caters to the corporate crowd with a sleek, contemporary style that's pleasant but lacks character. Nevertheless, the lounge is an inviting, bright and airy space that offers panoramic views over the city and waterfront, and there's a lovely rooftop pool area where guests can relax in loungers and also take in the vistas. Overall, it's a solid choice for both tourists and business travelers, though travelers looking to be close to the old town or beaches might want to look elsewhere.

The hotel is situated by the waterfront in Las Palmas, within walking distance of some attractions. There's an assortment of dining options close by, but many more restaurants and bars, as well as shops, can be found in the Triana neighborhood, which is within a 15-minute walk of the hotel. South of Triana is Vegueta, the historic old town, home to sites like the Santa Ana Cathedral, the Museo Canario, Casa de Colon mansion, and the Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno, all of which can be reached within a five-minute drive or about a 22-minute walk. The nearest beach, Playa de las Alcaravaneras, is about a seven-minute drive from the hotel. The port is a 12-minute drive away. Gran Canaria Airport can be reached in about 15 to 20 minutes by car, or about 35 minutes by bus departing from the San Telmo bus station (six-minute walk from the hotel).

Rooms are contemporary, with an overall bland style that pairs white walls with wooden floors and simple furnishings, including desks and small round tables flanked by black and metal chairs. Beds are framed in large wooden headboards with built-in lamps, reading lights, and nightstands. All rooms have balconies, and other standard amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, and air-conditioning, but Wi-Fi incurs a fee (free in suites). Superior Rooms add Nespresso machines, while Junior Suites come with perks like free minibars and welcome gifts. Suites have separate living rooms. Bathrooms are sleek and average in size, equipped with shower/tub combos. Hairdryers and Marriott toiletries are supplied.

One of the highlights here is the hotel's outdoor rooftop pool, which is ringed in loungers and offers panoramic views over the waterfront and city. There's also a fitness center that's equipped with a good range of cardio and strength-training machines, and also offers panoramic vistas.

The hotel serves a buffet breakfast for a fee. Lunch and dinner are available in the bright and airy AC Lounge. Room service is also offered. Other amenities include seven meeting rooms that are available for various functions, plus the hotel offers a full range of audiovisual equipment as well as catering services. Wi-Fi is free in the hotel's public spaces. A free airport shuttle is a nice perk. There is no on-site parking, but charged off-site parking is available.