Embassy Suites (30 stories, 500 rooms), 1 Hotel (18 stories, 221 rooms)

[Nashtitans]

The embassy suites will have 432 rooms...

the westin has 453 rooms...

The westin is 320'

So....this should be like 300'...or am i wrong?

Edited December 2, 2016 by Nashtitans

[bmkTN]

What an unexpectedly great development.  Top-flight architecturally, way taller that I expected, and nearly 700(!!) hotel rooms.  Fantastic stuff.

[wmaddbb2018]

When does this start?

[smeagolsfree]

Just looking at the renderings a little closer. Sometimes we get all hooked on floor count instead of overall height. From what it looks like to me the Curio will be the equivalent to at least a 22 story building and the ES will be equal to a 30 story. That will be some solid height. The first 4 floors will be around 80' total which is strong.

[Tim29tn]

2 minutes ago, smeagolsfree said:

Just looking at the renderings a little closer. Sometimes we get all hooked on floor count instead of overall height. From what it looks like to me the Curio will be the equivalent to at least a 22 story building and the ES will be equal to a 30 story. That will be some solid height. The first 4 floors will be around 80' total which is strong.

330+ is my guess. 

[smeagolsfree]

Agree as those were under what official count would be. I was trying to be conservative.

[markhollin]

NBJ's take on the Embassy Suites/Curio dual brand.  Includes a few new renderings, and crisper views on existing ones.  Adam reports that the cost is $160 million, on top of the $20 million price of the land.

http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/news/2016/12/02/check-it-out-the-700-rooms-targeted-for-one.html?s=print

 

[troyboytn]

I'll have to say that these renderings look fantastic. Add 10 floors to the taller tower and it could be incredible.

[bhibbs]

I really wish those were "rooftop pools of death"

[timmay143]

I wonder if the styling of the JW influenced this design?  As in, well we need to up our game in order to not look so "cheap" or bad.  Of course this doesn't stop some designers or builders from "crap" if the dollar is the bottom line.  Also, could have just had a room full of good people who appreciate appearance.  It could just be the rendering too, but let's hope it looks just as good in the real world!  Amen for some thoughtful design!

[21jump]

I absolutely love this project. It's probably my favorite after the JW. Hopefully, this can get going fairly soon.

[markhollin]

Even MORE info in a newer report from The Tennessean this afternoon, including 5 additional renderings.  

http://www.tennessean.com/story/money/real-estate/2016/12/01/see-latest-renderings-nashvilles-embassy-suites-curio-hotel/94736592/

 

[CenterHill]

Love that view looking up Demonbreun with Embassy and JW! 

[Nashtitans]

taller than the jw marriot? 

[claya91]

I was expecting this.

..and instead got this.

 

What alternate universe did we just wake up in?

Edited December 2, 2016 by claya91
sp.

[bhibbs]

1 hour ago, CenterHill said:

Love that view looking up Demonbreun with Embassy and JW! 

seriously, I was in no way expecting this to be that imposing looking....WOW

[smeagolsfree]

Looks like the Baptist just built a parking garage on their big lot.

[titanhog]

This corner, with JWM, MCC and Embassy / Curio is going to be great!  Just need something great across the street from JWM/Embassy to top it off.

[titanhog]

Btw...I hope this kind of development entices the city / Bridgestone Arena to really look closely at tearing down the arena parking garage and building a hotel / office tower with parking (to make up for lost parking).  It's the perfect spot for something MORE than what is currently there.  Will provide $$ for the city and get rid of that concrete wall that shouldn't be there.

[MLBrumby]

Free form dreaming for a moment for what I'd like to see at the NW corner of Demonbreun and 8th:  I think an extension of the Frist museum would go well there... maybe put all parking under the current parking lot like the courthouse.  Then demolish that ugly parking structure and use that whole plot to expand the museum.  And while we're spending imaginary money, it could be designed by a noted architect like a Meier or a Gehry. I'm actually partial to Meier; but please no Pei or Portman. Of course, it would have to be done soon... all of them are really old now. I was surprised to see that Pei is still living... at 99! 

[titanhog]

24 minutes ago, MLBrumby said:

Free form dreaming for a moment for what I'd like to see at the NW corner of Demonbreun and 8th:  I think an extension of the Frist museum would go well there... maybe put all parking under the current parking lot like the courthouse.  Then demolish that ugly parking structure and use that whole plot to expand the museum.  And while we're spending imaginary money, it could be designed by a noted architect like a Meier or a Gehry. I'm actually partial to Meier; but please no Pei or Portman. Of course, it would have to be done soon... all of them are really old now. I was surprised to see that Pei is still living... at 99! 

But isn't the museum another block down?  Seems like the NW corner of Demonbreun and 8th is a surface parking lot.

 

[MLBrumby]

It's a half-block, and yes, it would be a rather large footprint. I don't think the museum is looking to expand; however a civic minded developer (hello Mr. G.) might look at the opportunity for a mixed use type complex to go there and include a portion for museum expansion. 

[TNinVB]

Ummm wow!! I am really impressed. This is going to look tall considering the elevation of the land. I also like how the two masts protrude from the slanted roof. Very nice!

So where is the parking going to be? Underground? Or is it going to be wrapped by the ball rooms and event space?

[titanhog]

Ok...this may be a tad cheesy...but I'm going to put this out there anyway.

So, let's say the "music notes" on the building were to one of Nashville's most famous songs in history...something recognized world round.  At the top of each hour...the song plays on a speaker (would have to be something maybe like "bell-notes" or something similar) and with each note...the corresponding note on the building would light up.

Like I said...it could be cheesy if not done right...but could be a neat thing that people drop by the area to see / hear.

[BnaBreaker]

Odd that "Coffee" would open up a location in this hotel when there is one in the JW Marriott just across the street!