The World of Hospitality Issue 40 2021 | Page 15

HOTEL OPENINGS COMING UP IN 2021
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A NEW STAGE TO BE SET IN MUSIC CITY - W NASHVILLE OPENING SPRING 2021
The new W Nashville is set to take the stage in Spring 2021 in The Gulch , a newly revitalized , LEED-certified , upscale live-work-play neighbourhood in Nashville that has become a go-to destination for music lovers , shoppers and business travellers alike . W Nashville will take on the spirit of the city through creative and innovative design . The Living Room ( the brand ’ s take on the hotel lobby ) will reinterpret elements of Nashville ’ s renowned civic amphitheaters and legendary recording studios . The expansive gathering space , complete with a full bar and DJ booth , will provide both intimate and open settings , while local artwork will be showcased around every corner . In true Music City style , local talent won ’ t just be featured on the walls - it will be heard throughout the hotel as W Nashville will host a constant lineup of new and upcoming musicians at its on-site live music venue . And of course , since it ’ s a W , bigger national acts are sure to make stops while they are in town . Visitors to Nashville in 2021 will also have the chance to combine their stay with a visit to Nashville ’ s brand new attraction , the National Museum of African American Music which is due to open its doors at the end of this year / Q1 2021 and is the first museum of its kind in the US dedicated to promoting the legacy of African American Music .
W Nashville will feature 346 guestrooms including 60 suites and two Extreme WOW Suites ( W ’ s take on the Presidential Suite ), one of which will be a spectacular 1,668-squarefoot penthouse . For those looking to throw their own party , the hotel ’ s 13,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space , as well as a 5,000 square-foot pre-function space and 3,600 square feet of event terrace space , will delight with stunning design and advanced technology . The property will also boast two dining concepts from renowned award-winning Chef Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality Group . Carmellini is the force behind outstanding food and drink at 15 restaurants , bars and food stands he owns with his partners at NoHo Hospitality . His many accolades include a place on Food & Wine ’ s Best New Chefs list , James Beard Rising Star Chef and Best Chef New York awards , and a Michelin star . Inspired by The Dutch in New York City , The Dutch Nashville at the W is an American café and bar which will feature Chef Andrew Carmellini ’ s seasonal fare as well as craft cocktails , beer and wine .
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