Work is expected to begin soon on a $12 million Marriott TownePlace Suites hotel in Pell City.

Shivaay Hospitality owners Darshen Patel and Vishal Patel broke ground on the project at 265 Vaughan Lane Wednesday.

The new 89-room extended-stay hotel is expected to open in the beginning of 2025 and hire 20 employees.

“We have been looking at the growing Pell City market for the right location and believe this is the perfect fit for our guests,” said co-owner Darshen Patel.

The first Marriot brand hotel in St. Clair County, Marriott TownePlace Suites will be located a short distance from Premiere Lux Cinemas and several restaurants and shops.

The hotel will have a lobby bar, free Wi-Fi, a firepit and outdoor pool. Each room will feature a kitchenette.

Pell City Mayor Bill Pruitt said the hotel “will give more people a chance to see and visit all the great things we are accomplishing here. It will also help support the numerous manufacturers we have by providing another place for their executives and team members from out-of-state a comfortable stay while on business in town.”