The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, owned by Dreamscape Companies and Centerbridge Partners and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, has completed a major property renovation. All meetings and events venues were upgraded and all guestrooms and suites were redesigned. The hotel also got new communal spaces and elevated food and beverage venues. The project is part of Sheraton Hotels’ brand refresh announced at the NYU Hospitality Conference in 2018.
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown’s renovation was completed in a multiphase approach over the last two years with interior design firm Looney & Associates as the designer for the project.
“The Sheraton Grand Nashville is known for top-tier business, group and leisure travel experiences, and this renovation marks our commitment to continuously meeting the evolving needs of today’s traveler,” said Scott Broder, president of hospitality at Dreamscape. “The completion of this project reinforces the evolution of the Sheraton brand and symbolizes our forward-looking vision for the hotel.”
“We’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished with this project and are honored to be among the first to showcase the future of the Sheraton brand through design, amenities and guest experience,” said Nicholas Allen, hotel manager for the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. “As we approach our centennial anniversary in 2025, we’re excited to enter this next era and bring the best of the Sheraton brand to the core of Music City. Through this renovation, we’ve created a gathering place that celebrates the best of Nashville and enhances our position as a top choice for groups, events, leisure travelers and members of our local community.”
The Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown has 494 guestrooms and suites across 28 floors.
The “Public Square”
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown’s lobby serves as the hotel’s “public square” and celebrates its location in the city center. With a wooden staircase as its centerpiece, the lobby has natural light. Behind the grand staircase, the Community Table is a focal point of the lobby and is a signature element of the new Sheraton brand standard. The table is designed for working, eating or socializing with outlets, built-in lighting and easy access to charging ports for varying devices.
The lobby also has &More by Sheraton, an experiential, all-day point of connection and alternative to a traditional three-meal restaurant. Combining a bar, coffee bar and marketplace, &More by Sheraton’s all-day menu serves coffee, bites and cocktails.
The property has two karaoke studios that can be used for breakouts or team-building for corporate groups. Named for Nashville icons Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, the studios have retro-inspired color palettes complemented by light fixtures and textured fabrics along with plush seating and tables.
Meetings, Groups and Events Spaces
All of the nearly 29,000 square feet of event space was upgraded with fresh wall coverings, lighting and carpeting. Each of the 13 event spaces is customizable with various configurations. The property also introduced The Studios, three flexible spaces on the second level of the hotel available to book on demand. The spaces are a good fit for group collaboration or private dining events. Soundproof booths are also strategically placed around the lobby.
Guestrooms, Suites and Club Lounge
Guestrooms and suites were updated with residentially inspired design and decor though soft earth tones with complementary pops of green and gold and destination-centric artwork. Rooms have stone-top desks with built-in power and upgraded lighting. The living area has plush and bathrooms have walk-in glass showers, lighted mirrors and Gilchrist & Soames bath products.
The Club Lounge, open to Marriott Bonvoy Elite members and Sheraton Club level guests, has also been upgraded with an elevated layout for gathering with activations including daily complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres.
Food & Beverage
Complementary to &More by Sheraton, the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown has two full-service restaurants. The Library Restaurant & Lounge, the signature food and beverage venue on the lobby level, received design enhancements as part of the renovation project. Once the site of the original Nashville Public Library, the concept has a menu of American cuisine and literary-inspired cocktails to honor its heritage. The 28th floor Skye Lounge includes the Sora Kitchen sushi restaurant led by local Chef Art Insyxiengmay.