Marriott International has signed an agreement with HTL Gateway to open AC Hotels by Marriott Ulaanbaatar, marking the company’s entry into Mongolia. The hotel is expected to open in 2027 and will offer spaces for business and leisure travellers.
The property is planned as part of a mixed-use development in the Khan Uul District of Ulaanbaatar, located along Buyant-Ukhaa Road with access to the CBD, Sukhbaatar Square, and Chinggis Khaan International Airport. It is near the Buyant Ukhaa Sport Palace, AIC Steppe Arena, and Yaarmag’s commercial and residential hub.
The hotel is expected to have 190 guestrooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty restaurant, a grab-and-go AC Store, and a lounge and bar. Amenities will include an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, and dedicated spaces such as an AC Library. Meeting and event facilities are expected to include a junior ballroom, function rooms, and breakout spaces.
Mongolia welcomed more than 800,000 international visitors in 2024, a record for the country. The hotel is expected to contribute to the hospitality sector in Ulaanbaatar and provide services for travellers.
“We are excited to expand Marriott International’s portfolio into Mongolia, a country that is emerging as both a dynamic business hub and a distinctive leisure destination,” said Duke Nam, regional vice president for South Korea, Vietnam and the Philippines, Marriott International. “This signed agreement reflects our confidence in Mongolia’s long-term tourism potential and underscores our commitment to bringing diverse hospitality experiences to this growing market.”
Erkhes Battuul, founder and project leader of HTL Gateway, added: “The Mongolian government has placed strong emphasis on the tourism sector and is undertaking many initiatives to expand the country’s presence in international markets. Together with Marriott, we are confident that this signing will set new standards and open an exciting new chapter in Mongolia’s hospitality industry.”
