Holston House Hotel, James Robertson Apts. Conversion. 190 rooms, $65 million

[LA_TN]

[arkitekte]

On 12/4/2016 at 10:08 AM, titanhog said:

^^Will they probably do a heavy power-wash of the exterior?

Let's hope not; that will damage the brick facade. 

Also, does anyone know if the windows that were removed were the original windows? I would hope that they would have considered/elected to repair the original wood windows instead of removing them and replacing with vinyl or aluminum. 

[titanhog]

51 minutes ago, arkitekte said:

Let's hope not; that will damage the brick facade. 

Also, does anyone know if the windows that were removed were the original windows? I would hope that they would have considered/elected to repair the original wood windows instead of removing them and replacing with vinyl or aluminum. 

Will be interesting to see what the final product looks like.  I do believe, however, that they'll have to do some kind of "spit and polish" to it to bring it back to its original glory, right? It looks a tad dingy at the moment.

[markhollin]

Holston House (James Robertson Hotel) conversion update. 

Looking east from 7th Ave. North:

 

 

Looking SE from alley between The Renaissance and Holston House:

 

New kitchen and services addition being built along the alleyway.  Looking west:

 

Looking NW from parking area between Barbershop HarmonySociety, the old convention center, and the Holston House:

[CandyAisles]

On ‎1‎/‎2‎/‎2017 at 7:48 PM, arkitekte said:

Let's hope not; that will damage the brick facade. 

Also, does anyone know if the windows that were removed were the original windows? I would hope that they would have considered/elected to repair the original wood windows instead of removing them and replacing with vinyl or aluminum. 

No original windows remain apart from the larger steel windows that are located along the parking lot/alley/easement at the lower level.  These are solid masonry walls in some locations so pressure washing is out as an option, I would think.

[titanhog]

2 minutes ago, CandyAisles said:

No original windows remain apart from the larger steel windows that are located along the parking lot/alley/easement at the lower level.  These are solid masonry walls in some locations so pressure washing is out as an option, I would think.

Is there anything they can do, short of painting the brick, to freshen it up a little?  Just to take away some of the grime but not effect the overall "old" look of the building.

[CandyAisles]

11 minutes ago, titanhog said:

Is there anything they can do, short of painting the brick, to freshen it up a little?  Just to take away some of the grime but not effect the overall "old" look of the building.

Not without replacing the brick and mortar entirely which is impractical if you ask me.  But the stone work is really what needs to be cleaned and/or replaced.  The aesthetics of the building have always been predicated on the 1920's high dollar stone being more prominent.

[titanhog]

Have you guys noticed that the ground level corner area on that bottom photo looks a lot like The Diner?  Even the brick looks similar.

[markhollin]

Holston House (James Robertson Hotel) conversion update. 

Looking east from 7th Ave. North:

 

Looking south from along 7th Ave. North.  New windows installed.

 

New HVAC elements in place on roof. Looking south from 17th floor of Renaissance Hotel:

 

Looking north from 7th AVe. North just north of intersection with Broadway:

[CenterHill]

Can't wait to see how this turns out.    Such a gem of a building.     

[titanhog]

Let me ask you guys this...

Should they leave the brick looking "as is" or give them a cleaning to restore them to their original color (without the years of grime / smog)?  I don't even know if there IS a service that cleans bricks like that...so just wondering.

[Nash_12South]

You'd have to careful in cleaning the brick. It might not be substantial enough to withstand power washing. That being said, I'd like them to try.

[markhollin]

From today's Nashville Post:

The Holston House hotel is expected to open in December in the building most recently known as the James Robertson Apartments building.

In a release, New Orleans-based owner HRI Properties said rates at Holston House will start at $250 per night for the boutique hotel, which is located at 118 Seventh Ave. N. and part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection.

The 191-room hotel will operate from a 12-story art deco building that is 88 years old. It will feature six suites, including two 12th-floor Bungalow Suites, a fitness center and various food and beverage offerings, including a lobby lounge and rooftop bar. Holston House also will offer meeting and event space, a boardroom and a skyline room with a private terrace, bungalow bar and rooftop pool.

Originally designed by Marr & Holman, the hotel’s interiors were later designed by New York-based Stonehill & Taylor.

“Nashville has become a hot spot for travelers in the U.S. and abroad, and we’re excited to offer visitors and locals alike a uniquely decadent, personalized and authentic experience in the heart of Nashville,” Peter Tziahanas, general manager of Holston House, said in the release. “Holston House will provide luxurious touchpoints while highlighting our hometown’s soulful energy and signature sense of adventure.”

 

[CandyAisles]

Newschannel 5 piece on the Holston House...featuring tourists subtly complaining about all the construction going on.

HIT IT

[markhollin]

Looking east from Federal Courthouse site just east of intersection of Commerce St. and Rosa L. Parks Blvd:
 

[BnaBreaker]

It gives me such a warm feeling in my heart to see this beautiful girl get the attention she needs...

[fieldmarshaldj]

11 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

It gives me such a warm feeling in my heart to see this beautiful girl get the attention she needs...

I still wish they'd keep the name of James Robertson. Holston House sounds like it should be in downtown Knoxville.

[Pdt2f]

She’s a beaut. 

[archilove]

Love it! Adds texture to the city!

[markhollin]

Looking east from 7th Ave. North into one of the front rooms off the lobby:

Looking north along 7th Ave. North, half a block north of Broadway:

[CandyAisles]

From the Holston House Instagram account.

[Pdt2f]

^Not bad. I feel like some crown mounding could have looked good in the old dame. 

[MidTenn1]

3 hours ago, CandyAisles said:

From the Holston House Instagram account.

Good job!

[CandyAisles]

New canopy is up.

 

[MLBrumby]

Looks really nice! I wish them success.