W Hotel, 16 stories, 183', 350 rooms

[Leif]

I hope the city doesn't let them close Pine for like they did with the Thompson.

[markhollin]

Of the 346 rooms, there will be 50 suites with two presidential "Extreme WOW" luxury suites and a 1,668-square-foot penthouse. 

The hotel will also feature two restaurants by Chef Andrew Carmellini: The Dutch Nashville and an Italian chophouse.

The lobby will be in the W's "Living Room" style, with a full bar, DJ booth, and local artwork. The rooftop bar will feature a fireplace and and landscaping.  Thee 9,700 sq. ft. "West deck" pool area will have luxury cabanas, a yoga area, grill and bar.  There will also be 13,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, a 5,000 sq. ft. pre-function space, and 3,600 sq. ft. of terrace space. 

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2018/06/28/w-hotel-nashville-gulch-marriot/743692002/

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2018/06/29/restaurants-opening-revealed-for-luxury-gulch.html?ana=e_mc_prem&s=newsletter&ed=2018-06-29&u=blTR7Dj233GiBQ74JyYK0Q09b4ecfd&t=1530277339&j=82434901

[nashvylle]

With no construction permits pulled (or filed) and financing unclear, I predict this project to start in Fall at earliest, but I have been wrong many times before. 

[smeagolsfree]

Summers end or early fall from what I hear.

[markhollin]

A few new renderings:

 

[japan]

On 6/29/2018 at 9:01 AM, markhollin said:

Of the 346 rooms, there will be 50 suites with two presidential "Extreme WOW" luxury suites and a 1,668-square-foot penthouse. 

The hotel will also feature two restaurants by Chef Andrew Carmellini: The Dutch Nashville and an Italian chophouse.

The lobby will be in the W's "Living Room" style, with a full bar, DJ booth, and local artwork. The rooftop bar will feature a fireplace and and landscaping.  Thee 9,700 sq. ft. "West deck" pool area will have luxury cabanas, a yoga area, grill and bar.  There will also be 13,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, a 5,000 sq. ft. pre-function space, and 3,600 sq. ft. of terrace space. 

https://www.tennessean.com/story/money/2018/06/28/w-hotel-nashville-gulch-marriot/743692002/

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2018/06/29/restaurants-opening-revealed-for-luxury-gulch.html?ana=e_mc_prem&s=newsletter&ed=2018-06-29&u=blTR7Dj233GiBQ74JyYK0Q09b4ecfd&t=1530277339&j=82434901

The Dutch is a solid restaurant.

[Mr_Bond]

This morning I saw "Yates Construction" signs on the old chain link fences this morning.  No other signs of activity yet.  I drive/walk by this place daily but don't recall those signs being there before.

[nashvylle]

58 minutes ago, Mr_Bond said:

This morning I saw "Yates Construction" signs on the old chain link fences this morning.  No other signs of activity yet.  I drive/walk by this place daily but don't recall those signs being there before.

unfortunately I think those signs have been there, but not 100% certain. 

[smeagolsfree]

Those signs have been there for about a month and a half. Construction to start in Sept. from what I have heard this time.

[Guest]

industry article on W in gulch...new roof image and some good info

 

http://lodgingmagazine.com/w-hotels-to-debut-in-nashville-in-2020/

 

 

[dmillsphoto]

32 minutes ago, nashville_bound said:

Evidently the rest of the Gulch is to become a very scenic riverscape and forest. 

[smeagolsfree]

Some of these renderings crack me up and make me think the artist is really on crack.

[Jamie Hall]

On 9/8/2018 at 1:35 PM, dmillsphoto said:

Evidently the rest of the Gulch is to become a very scenic riverscape and forest. 

It was wiped out by this tidal wave posted today under the "Project Thread." It all makes sense now.

[markhollin]

Goldman Sachs is loaning $114 million for the construction of The W, which should finally begin now that full financing is in place.  Permits are being applied for now.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2018/09/17/elite-investors-goldman-sachs-fund-luxury-gulch.html

[samsonh]

16 minutes ago, markhollin said:

Goldman Sachs is loaning $114 million for the construction of The W, which should finally begin now that full financing is in place.  Permits are being applied for now.

More behind the NBJ paywall here:

https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2018/09/17/elite-investors-goldman-sachs-fund-luxury-gulch.html

No idea of the interest rates obviously but this sounds like an expensive financing package for the developers.

Edited September 17, 2018 by samsonh

[Mr_Bond]

Construction to start in about two weeks.  Finally.

[smeagolsfree]

We knew it would be soon. Good to hear.

[markhollin]

A slightly updated rendering of The W:

 

[markhollin]

New rendering found of pool area:
 

[smeagolsfree]

Fresh utility markings and fence was open today. The trigger is really close to being pulled.

[Mr_Bond]

41 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

Fresh utility markings and fence was open today. The trigger is really close to being pulled.

Can't wait!  I'll walk by there in 1 hour just to check it out.

[titanhog]

42 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

The trigger is really close to being pulled.

[Mr_Bond]

The signage is still the old Yates Construction sign but the spray paint looks fresh, especially the green on the gravel and grass.  Definitely done today, post-rain.

[Mr_Bond]

Orange and white fencing going up today.  Hardhats walking around.  I'll try to get pics this afternoon.

[Mr_Bond]

Fencing going up.  Bobcat on site.  Port-a-john inside the gate to the right.

The sidewalk on Pine Street is closed...

...as is the sidewalk on 12th Avenue South.