A new hotel is moving into Sacramento — and this one comes with a continental breakfast.

AC Hotels by Marriott will unlock the doors to its newest project, AC Hotel Sacramento, in March at 905 Seventh St. in downtown Sacramento, according to a news release.

“We couldn’t be more excited to expand into California’s Capital City and welcome business and leisure travelers,” said Zuzana Strouhalova, general manager with AC Hotel Sacramento.

“The hotel’s location is ideal for everyone who chooses to visit the great city of Sacramento… there’s something for every visitor just minutes away from AC Hotel Sacramento,” she said in a news release.

In an email on Thursday, spokeswoman Stephanie Brown with the Marriott brand said the building has been in the works for roughly three years and under construction for the past 18 months.

“Every moment has been designed, refined, crafted and considered to create a comfortable, elegant and unobtrusive experience,” she added.

Here’s how much it costs to stay the night at AC Hotel in downtown Sacramento, as well as what to expect when you settle into your room.

HOW MUCH DOES NEW DOWNTOWN HOTEL COST A NIGHT?

The sleek eight-story hotel — in walking distance from the Golden 1 Center, SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and the Old Sacramento waterfront — features 179 rooms.

Brown said rooms start at $172 per night.

There is no flat rate, meaning prices are based on the market.

The hotel is designed for both locals and travelers, AC Hotels said, from its food and drinks to its “thoughtful” amenities.

Slices of meat and bread served at AC Hotels by Marriott. The lodging chain will open a new location at 905 7th St. in downtown Sacramento in March 2024. Anne Ousey AC Hotels by Marriott

WHAT ARE THE AMENITIES AT AC HOTEL SACRAMENTO?

The hotel features free wifi, “flexible” workstations, digital check-in, a laundry facility, a fitness center and pet-friendly accommodations, according to a news release.

The gym has stair climbers, rowing machines, treadmills and strength-training equipment.

“The brand focuses on details and experiences that genuinely matter to provide a seamless, intuitive experience that lets travelers live life by design, not by default,” the lodging company wrote on its website.

The AC Kitchen serves an “elevated” continental breakfast for $23 a person. The menu includes muesli, a breakfast cereal with dried fruits, sliced meats and cheeses, pastries, egg tarts, yogurts, coffee, fruit and croissants.

The AC Lounge is a workspace during the day and a hangout spot at night with signature cocktails and local brews.

The menu highlights Spanish-style cuisine with dishes such as patatas bravas, fried potatoes drizzled with spicy red sauce and tortilla española, an omelet stuffed with potatoes and onion.

A coffee drink served at AC Hotels by Marriott. The lodging chain will open a new location at 905 7th St. in downtown Sacramento in March 2024. AC Hotels by Marriott

WHAT DO THE ROOMS LOOK LIKE? The rooms exude sophistication, AC Hotels said, from the sleek furniture to the curated artwork. WHEN WILL THE HOTEL OPEN? AC Hotel Sacramento will open in early March.

WHEN WILL THE HOTEL OPEN? AC Hotel Sacramento will open in early March.

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ROSEVILLE, CALIF. — LRE & Co. and American Hospitality Services have broken ground on Roseville Junction, a mixed-use development at 290 Conference Center Drive in Roseville, a suburb northeast of Sacramento.

Functioning as a sports and entertainment complex in Placer County, Roseville Junction will include two select-service hotels, three restaurants, an outdoor gathering place and The Electric Pickle, which will offer a bocce ball court, 10 pickleball courts and dining venues.

Caption by Hyatt Roseville will feature 112 rooms and suites, a fitness center, meeting facilities and a reimagined hotel lobby with an on-site restaurant and beverage venue, an all-day café, market and bar with a lounge and social space. Hyatt House Roseville will offer 126 rooms, including studios and one-bedroom suites, public spaces, workout spaces and a rooftop bar.

LRE & Company and American Hospitality Services kick off New Year with groundbreaking

Roseville, Calif. – LRE & Companies, a full spectrum real estate development, asset manager, construction, and hotel management company, in partnership with the American Hospitality Services, announces the groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated project, Roseville Junction.

The event took place Thursday, January 11 at the project site: 290 Conference Center Drive, adjacent to the Galleria Mall and Highway 65. The event was attended by Roseville Mayor Bruce Houdesheldt, Economic Development Manager Wayne Wiley, Roseville City Council members, and community leaders.

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED PROJECT

“I’m thrilled that we can start 2024 with a green light to move forward, signaling to the community that this will be the future home of something amazing,” says Akki Patel, CEO of LRE & Companies.

“THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE HAS BEEN AN AMAZING PARTNER THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS, AND WE ARE GRATEFUL TO BE PART OF THIS GROWING COMMUNITY.”

Akki Patel, CEO of LRE & Companies

PHASE 1

“We’re grateful that the Roseville Planning Commission approved the Roseville Junction Hotels, clearing the way for this Phase 1 groundbreaking of our project,” adds Rohit Ranchhod, President and CEO of American Hospitality Services. “We look forward to its completion and having this space serve as a family-friendly gathering place for locals and visitors.”

The groundbreaking event provided an opportunity for the community to witness the beginning of a new era. Attendees engaged with the project’s visionaries and contributed to the excitement surrounding this transformative initiative.

“ONE-OF-A-KIND BEER GARDEN”

A core highlight of the site will be “Social Connection”-a one-of-a-kind beer garden that will feature a variety of food and beverage venues for locals and tourists. Already signed on as an anchor tenant will be Fieldwork Brewing Company, a popular brewery in Northern California. Roseville Junction’s strategic location adjacent to the Galleria Mall and Highway 65amplifies its significance within the community. The project is poised to offer a seamless blend of entertainment and hospitality, creating a dynamic destination that caters to diverse interests.

“It’s great to see the progress we’re making,” says Victor Chiang, VP, development, LRE & Companies. “When we first assessed the site, the first thing we noticed was its outstanding location. It’s centrally situated amongst so much amazing retail, including Westfield Galleria, The Fountains and Creekside Town Center. With so much retail surrounding us, there’s plenty of opportunity to attract shoppers from all over. Roseville Junction is the perfect place for them to connect and gather, enjoy the California sunshine, grab a bite to eat and raise a glass.”

HYATT HOTELS

Roseville Junction will function as a sports and entertainment complex in Placer County. The new mixed-use development will include two select-service hotels – Caption by Hyatt Roseville and Hyatt House Roseville, which were recently approved by Roseville’s Planning Commission.

Caption by Hyatt Roseville will consist of 122 rooms and suites, a fitness center, meeting facilities and a reimagined hotel lobby that will include an onsite F&B venue, an all-day café, market and bar with a lounge and social space. Meant for accommodations for short- and long-term stays, Hyatt House Roseville will feature 126 rooms, including studios and one-bedroom suites, public spaces, workout spaces and a rooftop bar.

THE ELECTRIC PICKLE

The Electric Pickle, Roseville Junction’s entertainment and sports complex, will comprise a bocce ball court and 10 pickleball courts, along with dining venues. Roseville Junction will include three restaurants, currently under negotiation, and an outdoor gathering space. The mixed-use development will also include multiple dining venues.

“As Roseville Junction breaks ground, LRE & Co. along with American Hospitality Services, Inc. invite the community to join in celebrating the progress and possibilities that lie ahead,” says Patel. “This event marks the realization of a vision that will shape the city’s future, creating an enduring legacy for generations to come.”

Dive Brief:

• The Habit Burger will open its first restaurant with a mobile pickup lane on Dec. 13 in Garden Grove, California, the company said in a press release this week.
• The 2,800-square-foot restaurant will provide dine-in, takeout and delivery in addition to mobile pickup. The restaurant also offers self-serve kiosks for ordering.
• The company said the mobile pickup lane is expected to “offer a faster, on-demand service, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of the drive-thru experience.”

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Dive Insight:

Habit Burger joins a growing cohort of fast casual restaurants to add mobile pickup lanes, including Chipotle, which started adding these lanes in 2019, Sweetgreen and Cava. Shake Shack has also been adding drive-thrus to its system, and had 21 company-operated drive-thru restaurants open at the end of the third quarter. Habit Burger offers traditional drive-thrus at 96 units, so this marks a shift in its off-premise strategy.

Mobile pickup lanes can dramatically decrease wait times. Chipotle, for example, boasts pickup times of around 30 seconds, which is far faster than a traditional drive-thru. Because Habit Burger typically cooks burgers to order, it has long been plagued by long waits of six to eight minutes, or more depending on the line.

Habit Burger added 33 gross new units last year, a 10% year-over-year increase. As of Q3 2023, the company had grown to 369 units compared to 341 in the year-ago quarter, according to an SEC filing. A majority (85%) of its units are company-owned. The move toward mobile pickup lanes could help support this ongoing growth. The chain reported negative same-store sales of 5% last quarter, and despite growing system sales by 4% and units by 8%, the brand’s operating loss was $2 million.

The company brought on new leadership this year with a new CEO and its first-ever global CMO. Leadership has been focusing on building strong unit-level economics, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs said during the company’s November earnings call. The team is also working on creating a “cost-effective packaging range designed for off-premise occasions, along with a new prototype store to optimize CapEx and pre-opening costs,” Gibbs said. The chain also launched its first everyday value platform in November, Simple Crafts, for a limited time.

“We have tremendous confidence in the long-term prospects of this brand and are encouraged by the improvements that the team is making to deliver success in the future,” Gibbs said.

Another burger joint is coming to Eureka.

The Habit Burger Grill is the newest addition for the Eureka Gateway, LRE an Cos. announced Friday. It will be located at 1905 Fifth Street.

A new Starbucks will also be part of the Gateway project, the company announced earlier this year. LRE is also working on a Wingstop location on Broadway.

A release from the company noted Habit is “Known for its signature Charburgers and unparalleled fast-casual dining experience.”

“One of the greatest things about this project has been our partnerships,” says Akki Patel, CEO of LRE & Cos. “Our partnership with the city of Eureka and, of course, our partnership with Habit Burger. As a loyal consumer myself, I’m especially excited about the addition of this restaurant.”

The Habit Burger Grill will occupy the 2,400-square-foot space with a drive-thru.

LRE is currently working in partnership with the city of Eureka on the design phase of the project.

A portion of the Roseville Junction project is nearing completion with a groundbreaking planned before 2023 ends, according to LRE & Companies CEO Akki Patel in a LinkedIn post.

The Roseville Junction project will be an “entertainment and hospitality destination” located near 290 Conference Center Drive, neighboring the existing Westfield Galleria Mall and Highway 65, according to the City of Roseville website.

The project was approved at a previous Roseville City Council meeting in 2020. The previously city-owned land was purchased for $4.8 million by LRE & Companies and went toward Roseville’s Strategic Improvement Fund.

The project aligns with Roseville’s desire for growth, according to City of Roseville Economic Development Director Melissa Anguiano.

“Roseville continues to grow into a regional destination that’s attracting businesses and visitors,” she said. “The addition of Roseville Junction provides even more amenities, which are important to strengthening our economy and workforce.”

With the recent pickleball craze in the Placer area, it’s no surprise the project is set to include a complex with nine pickleball courts called Electric Pickle. The Roseville location will be the second national Electric Pickle. The two-story complex will include an indoor-outdoor bar and restaurant and a lawn for gatherings and live music. The complex is estimated to open next summer.

A brewery and beer garden are other amenities planned for a summer 2024 opening. Fieldwork Brewing is a craft brewery originally founded in Berkeley and has numerous locations, including Sacramento. The 20,000-square-foot outdoor venue near the brewery is planned to host concerts, artisan events and other small festivals.

The project will likely become a tourist hotspot, considering its close location to the ever-growing Westfield Galleria Mall. Two Hyatt hotels are planned for the project.

More businesses will be able to join the project in the future. Any businesses interested can contact Economic Development at EconomicDevelopment@roseville.ca.us.

What was once the small Pine Hotel will become Humboldt County’s first Wingstop location by spring 2024. Right next door to Wingstop will be a Starbucks drive-thru.

“We had the motel that was taken out. The dirt was cleared. [And] we cleaned up the site,” said Akki Patel, the President of LRE & Companies. “All that was done about two months ago. We’ve been trying to figure out a great companion for Starbucks. Starbucks, as we know, is a breakfast place. Having a Wingstop creates a great dinner option, even a great lunch option.”

The real estate development company, LRE & Companies, has been working closely with the City of Eureka on these two projects.  As soon as the design for the building is approved we will begin to see more construction.

“I’m so excited,” Trent Washington said. “I was literally just talking about how we needed a Wingstop of all places in the past week.”

The 2,400 square foot space will be located at 2411 Broadway St in Eureka.

(FOX40.COM) — A new luxury pickleball entertainment complex is coming to Roseville.

According to a press release, Electric Pickle will have 10 courts and full-service cabanas for players to relax in between games. In addition to the pickleball courts, the complex will have outdoor TVs, fireplaces, a bocce ball court, and a 10,000-square-foot restaurant.

City officials previously said construction of Electric Pickle is expected to begin in 2023 and open in 2024.

Other Electric Pickle locations have already broken ground in Tempe, Arizona and Las Vegas with plans to expand in Katy, Texas and Rancho Cucamonga.

“Pickleball is an incredibly social game, and we are thrilled to unify those who play the sport through the opening of Electric Pickle complexes in key regions throughout the United States,” Knighthead Capital Management co-founder Tom Wagner said in a statement.

Electric Pickle is part of a project called Roseville Junction, which will be located at 290 Conference Center Drive, along the Highway 65 corridor and the Galleria Mall.

The Roseville Junction project will be built on formerly city-owned land that was sold in 2020 for $4.8 million that went towards the city’s strategic improvement fund.

Fieldwork Brewing, which has a location in midtown Sacramento, will open a 20,000-square-foot venue at the Roseville Junction.

The space will also offer modular containers surrounding an open area for several types of outdoor events. The project also includes a beer garden and two new hotels provided by Caption by Hyatt Roseville and Hyatt House Roseville.

About 250 rooms will be available between the two new hotels.