Graduate Hotel, 12 stories, 2000 West End Ave., 203 rooms, 5,500 sq. ft. retail/restaurant, 7,500 sq. ft. conf. center

[BnaBreaker]

31 minutes ago, memphian said:

It looks to be designed for the female traveler. I don’t think many guys are going to like the decor and finishes. It’s cool for what it is though.

Yeah, it kind of has a doll house sort of vibe to it.  I applaud them for blazing their own trails and doing something different, and I actually like the bright colors as opposed to the monotonous look found in most hotels, but this may be... a bit much.  

[titanhog]

You guys just need to embrace your inner feminine voice. 

[donNdonelson2]

Were they designing around a "Dolly in the Steel Magnolia Days" theme? I cannot imagine that this style will age well.

(In some ways the guest rooms remind me of a feminized version of the original look of Opryland Hotel guest rooms...from 1979) 

Edited September 30, 2019 by donNdonelson2
correction of date

[CenterHill]

 Some of the rooms remind me of a British country inn.     A very Laura Ashley style. 

[e-dub]

I think it's a nice addition to our hotel game - which is crazy strong, I might add.

[memphian]

Totally agree with it adding to our hotel game here in Nashville. Its the fun ones that people remember. The boring corporate hotels, unless they have exceptional service, are completely forgettable.

[Nash_12South]

7 minutes ago, memphian said:

Totally agree with it adding to our hotel game here in Nashville. Its the fun ones that people remember. The boring corporate hotels, unless they have exceptional service, are completely forgettable.

Well, it's definitely not corporate. What is their demographic? Senior citizens? (Kidding) I'm not a hospitality designer, they must know something.

[titanhog]

Maybe it's geared towards Bachelorette groups?  To me...as a woman...it looks fun and different...but I can see where a man would be like "WTH?!"  Definitely seems geared towards females.

[FluffyP13]

It reminds me of a firmdale hotel. they are all very kitchy and not really my style but i've stayed once at the Hamyard hotel in london and it was FANTASTIC. in person the crazy patterns and colorful scheme work a lot better than seeing in pictures. if you're ever in NYC i suggest checking out the crosby street hotel. great property! 

[ruraljuror]

15 hours ago, memphian said:

It looks to be designed for the female traveler. I don’t think many guys are going to like the decor and finishes. It’s cool for what it is though.

What guys really care about the decor and finishes of the hotel where they're staying in the first place? 

If we're painting with broad stereotypes here, then 'most' guys will probably be satisfied as long as there's a comfortable bed, a decent shower, and good bar food/room service, right?  Is this a Catch-22?

[Nash_12South]

57 minutes ago, ruraljuror said:

What guys really care about the decor and finishes of the hotel where they're staying in the first place? 

If we're painting with broad stereotypes here, then 'most' guys will probably be satisfied as long as there's a comfortable bed, a decent shower, and good bar food/room service, right?  Is this a Catch-22?

Well, I want a big TV with lots of pay for view sports channels....yes... sports channels.......

Edited September 30, 2019 by Nash_12South

[PruneTracy]

1 hour ago, Nash_12South said:

Well, it's definitely not corporate. What is their demographic? Senior citizens? (Kidding) I'm not a hospitality designer, they must know something.

1 hour ago, titanhog said:

Maybe it's geared towards Bachelorette groups?  To me...as a woman...it looks fun and different...but I can see where a man would be like "WTH?!"  Definitely seems geared towards females.

The Graduate chain is for friends/family of college students. They have many other locations in college towns near the universities, including Knoxville. In other words they are going for the luxury experience without the accompanying services (e.g., concierge) and their clientele consists of twenty-somethings with money to burn so I'd say they hit the nail on the head. It's all very Millennial I can assure you.

[BnaBreaker]

3 hours ago, titanhog said:

Maybe it's geared towards Bachelorette groups?  To me...as a woman...it looks fun and different...but I can see where a man would be like "WTH?!"  Definitely seems geared towards females.

That's what I was thinking too... that carpet pattern would make it easy to hide puke stains too!  Bonus!!  lol

[donNdonelson2]

 

From their website:

“Memory making stops, extraordinary rites of passage, and all of the courageous leaps of faith that get you where you’re going. Welcome to Graduate – where the school of life meets your favorite place to stay.

To be a Graduate is to be part of a well-curated, well-crafted collection of hotels that reside in the most dynamic university towns across the country. Every site and property celebrates and commemorates the youthful optimism of school days and cultivates the spirit of each community in a bright new way.”

https://www.graduatehotels.com/about/

 

Perhaps they were looking to capture the Southern Sorority Spirit in their Nashville property.  It does ring Legally Blonde Reese Witherspoon more than Steel Magnolia Dolly now that I think more on the matter.

 

[Native]

Well, since the name is "Graduate" and it is the latest edition of their line, I am guessing the decor is for people who are in debt.

[Hey_Hey]

I took these earlier this week. 2012 West End is going to complement The Graduate Hotel really well and hide the Less impressive “back side”. 

[markhollin]

Looking NW from intersection of West End Ave. and 20th Ave:

Looking NE from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 21st Ave:

 

Looking south from intersection of 20th Ave. North and Hayes St:




The west wall has now been painted brown to match the brick work.  Eventually it will be obscured by the 2012 West End Tower.  Looking SE from Hayes St, 1/2 block east of 21st Ave. North:

[CenterHill]

^^   

[Craiger]

Their website  let's you start booking nights on Jan 5, 2020 FYI. Crazy that they are so close to what I would assume to be a lucrative night in the hotel business in Nashville, NYE. 

[markhollin]

Stone trim work coming along nicely.

Looking NW from intersection of West End Ave. and 20th Ave. North:

Looking west from 20th Ave. North, 1/4 block north of West End Ave:

Looking south from intersection of 20th Ave. North and Hayes St:

Looking NE from West End Ave., 1/2 block east of 21st Ave:

[titanhog]

Every time I see a new “Nashville” brick structure go up instead of a new glass tower, it makes me feel a little better about the mix of construction in the city.  I realize it becomes tough to do after a certain height...but really appreciate the effort by some.

[CenterHill]

4 hours ago, markhollin said:

Stone trim work coming along nicely.



 

I love this!    I mean, you don't see red brick ornamentation techniques like this used in modern construction.     It was common in brick structures in the late 1800's and early 20th century, but is a lost art.    This building is really turning out to be a gem. 

 

[e-dub]

I had high hopes when that drawing came out and this one has met them. It's a lovely building and it's not even done yet!

[memphian]

It is a handsome facade and those details are missing in so many projects in Nashville. Developers should take note.

[Nathan_in_DC]

Oh man, those details may make this my favorite building under construction right now. I absolutely love it. More!