AC Hotel - Marriot | Cedar Rapids | Heart Of America Group

Heart of America Group is excited to annouce it’s plan for a project in Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA. The development will include two Marriott Hotel brands and two distinct Heart of America Group restaurant brands. The four properties will function seamlessly as one, to create a hospitality experience providing full service amenities to both business and leisure travelers, as well as providing event space and services for meetings and private events. This project will blend historic and contemporary interiors – to give guests a unique experience. This site will be an attraction for both local residents and travelers – and will be a catalyst in increasing downtown development in Cedar Rapids.

The property will feature


  • Fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Updated technology throughout the hotels
  • Energy management systems
  • Green Initiatives
  • Hypoallergenic environments and products
  • Appliances and fixtures to reduce energy, waste and water usage
  • Landscaping with local plants and recycled materials
  • Upscale, European-inspired contemporary hotel with approximately 126 rooms and suites
  • Accessible through the restored World Theater Entrance, with integrated Courtyard

About Heart Of America

About Heart of America Starting with one 100-seat restaurant in 1978, Heart of America Group has grown to include a portfolio of award-winning, owned and operated restaurants, hotels, and commercial developments. Noteworthy brands developed and operated by Heart of America Group include the Machine Shed Restaurant, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Burger Shed, The Republic on Grand, Fifth Avenue Syndicate, Thunder Bay Grille, The J Bar, Hotel Renovo, Revel Hotel, The Rewind Hotel, The Axis Hotel, and Wildwood Lodge. We pride ourselves on building long-lasting properties that bring value to the consumer and to the communities in which we build.

Locations

Operations Support Center - Moline
1501 River Drive
Moline, Illinois 61265
P: 309.797.9300
F: 309.797.8700

Operations Support Center - Des Moines
515 E Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309