Marriott has opened the first property under its AC Hotels brand in the Middle East and Africa region.

The 188-room AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront is within walking distance of the city’s Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, and the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

The hotel is housed within the mixed use Yacht Club development, which also comprises office, retail and residential space.

The hotel features views across to Table Mountain from some rooms, with facilities including the AC Lounge, Kitchen restaurant, Market shop and Library, as well as a gym and 250sqm of events space with harbour views.