AC Hotel Ponferrada

Avda. Astorga , 2 Leon, Ponferrada, Spain, 24400
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About us

Located near the city center, just 5 minutes walking in one of the most beautiful areas in El Bierzo, the AC Hotel Ponferrada is entirely refurbished and right on the Pilgrims Route to Santiago. The hotel features mini-bar and reading lamps in all spacious guest rooms, an AC Lounge, with temporary limited schedule, to relax in. The hotel also has three exquisitely designed meeting spaces which can hold various events. El Bierzo Museum is just a five minute walk from the hotel, the railway station is 1km away and the airport is 95 kms away. It also features a Bike Parking for the Saint James Pilgrims who stay with us in Ponferrada. Free WiFi access throughout the hotel so that guests can connect to the internet whenever they want. Registration Number for Tourist Accommodation Establishments H-LE-389

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAC Hotels by Marriott
Built2001
Renovated-
Total meeting space1,733 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms60
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Recreational activities

  • Health club

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Ecostars ESG AI
Sustainability level: 2 Ecostars

Certification body:Ecostars

Issued: 10/6/2023 Expires: 10/5/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
1,733.0 sq. ft.
Largest room
645.8 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
409.0 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Fórum A
301.4 sq. ft.
23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft.
7.2 ft.
20
15
14
20
16
20
Fórum B
409.0 sq. ft.
29.5 x 16.4 sq. ft.
7.2 ft.
20
15
14
20
16
20
Gran Fórum
645.8 sq. ft.
32.8 x 19.7 sq. ft.
7.2 ft.
50
26
40
50
34
40
Fórum
376.7 sq. ft.
23.0 x 16.4 sq. ft.
-
30
18
24
30
24
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
60
Suites
5

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 162.18 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Museo Nacional de la Energía

Avenida de Compostilla, 2
Ponferrada, ES 24400

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Cancellation Policy

24 Hours

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AC Hotel Ponferrada Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated AC Hotel Ponferrada's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does AC Hotel Ponferrada have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is AC Hotel Ponferrada and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to AC Hotel Ponferrada's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at AC Hotel Ponferrada developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does AC Hotel Ponferrada clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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