From the Hank Williams feature
wall to a vintage jukebox, Loews
Vanderbilt Hotel’s extensive lobby
level renovation is infused with the
flavor of the “music town” where it resides.
Inspiration is taken from Nashville as well as
from a deeply instilled sense of Southern
grace and hospitality.
A cozy, yet refined, indoor-outdoor fireplace
greets guests as they arrive at the porte
cochere, and creates a focal point within
the lobby lounge. Gathering spaces provide
a mix of seating options, offering guests
places to relax, socialize, meet with friends
and colleagues, and plug in.
Taking their inspiration from the mason
jars that are such a part of the Southern
tradition, Mason Bar and Mason’s restaurant
feature an eclectic mix of Appalachian and
European flavors with a Southern twist.
Mason Bar features a custom mason jar light
fixture over the bar and white leather and
cowhide-backed lounge chairs throughout
the space, evoking a playful and modern
take on Southern traditions. A large media
wall provides a great way to watch sports
or to showcase an important event. Mason’s
restaurant offers a more subtly glimmering
and refined atmosphere for guests. Tall
walls of mason jars greet patrons, while rich
chocolate tones and sparkling lights beckon
from within.
Architecture: RJTR
Interior Design: Simeone Deary Design Group
Interior Design Construction Documents: RJTR
AWARDS
Condé Nast’s 2022 list of Top 25 Hotels in the South
Year Complete: 2013, 2023
Building Area: 41,522 GSF
The large-scale renovation included the
redesign of the lobby level lounge areas,
front desk area, main entry, back of house
offices, restaurant and bar areas, enriching
the overall lobby experience for guests
as well as improving hotel operations. A
renovated patio adjacent to new meeting
space offers modernized, rentable indoor/
outdoor function space. The project also
included renovating approximately 340
hotel guest room baths with an updated
design, new fixtures, and updates required
for ADA compliance.
"The overall design provides an increased sense of modernization to the hotel, while also increasing a sense of connection to Nashville’s musical traditions and southern heritage."