The Best U.S. Hotel Openings of 2023

Moxy and AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

Launched this spring, the dual-branded Moxy and AC hotels, comprising 727 guestrooms, offer two distinct experiences under one roof. At the Moxy, the brand’s first in LA, Yabu Pushelberg opted for a desert nomad aesthetic with neutral rammed earth lobby walls that juxtapose reflective mirrored columns. The AC (shown), meanwhile, nods to the brand’s Spanish roots with rich earthy hues and textured plaster walls that evoke sun-drenched stucco.

Architecture Firm: Gensler, Los Angeles | Design Firm: Yabu Pushelberg, Toronto and New York | Operator: Marriott International | Owner: Lightstone Group

Photo by Alice Gao