NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — On Thursday, Equus Capital Partners celebrated the grand opening of the AC Hotel by Marriott in Newtown Square, marking a significant milestone in the Ellis Preserve development. This five-story hotel, located at 200 Squire Dr, offers a blend of modern luxury and convenience with 140 rooms, a 24-hour fitness center, and 2,200 square feet of versatile meeting and event space. The AC Hotel Newtown Square is part of the final phase of Ellis Preserve, a 218-acre master-planned community that combines nearly 2 million square feet of office space with retail, dining, and residential options.
This phase also includes Ellis Mass Timber, a substantial office building, and The Ivy, a conference and banquet facility, positioning Ellis Preserve as a premier destination for both business and leisure. Steve Spaeder, President and CEO of Equus Capital Partners, emphasized the hotel’s significance, stating, “The addition of AC Hotel Newtown Square underscores our commitment to making Ellis Preserve the premiere live, work, play destination for our growing business and leisure community alike.” The hotel’s design merges timeless elegance with a European modern aesthetic, featuring sleek furnishings and minimalist decor.
The dining area transforms from AC Kitchen in the morning, serving family-style breakfasts, to AC Lounge in the evening, offering a menu inspired by Spanish tapas, along with signature cocktails and local craft beverages. Dawn Counard, Director o.
