1 Hotels – the sustainable luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht – has announced the opening of 1 Hotel Nashville, marking the eight property in the company’s portfolio.

Situated in the city’s downtown area directly across from the Music City Center and within walking distance of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the hotel features an ivy-covered façade and native landscaping that evokes nearby natural attractions, while inside are 215 rooms, including 37 suites with city and skyline views.

“With the opening of 1 Hotel Nashville, we celebrate our brand’s entry into this dynamic and culturally rich region,” says Barry Sternlicht, founder, Chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group. “We’re excited to bring a tangible demonstration of our overarching mission, vision and purpose – including a commitment to luxury sustainability, communities, holistic health and wellness, and natural design – to an iconic city, admired for its positive energy, devotion to live music, down-home hospitality, festive food and family fun.”

From the rough-hewn poster beds and workbench-like vanities inspired by local craftsmanship to the tangible textures and touches of reclaimed wood-panelled walls in rooms, suites and public areas, an extensive use of organic and natural materials infuses a refined urban retreat with the beauty and bounty of the Tennessee landscape. Sustainability-themed touchpoints dotted throughout include wooden room keys, in-room chalkboards to reduce paper-use, closet hangers fashioned from 100% recycled paper, in-room carafes made from recycled wine bottles, and the 1 Less Thing year-round programme, which enables guests to leave behind gently used clothing items for 1 Hotel to donate to local organisations for those in need.

The hotel features three distinct dining concepts, reflecting our commitment to simplicity, luxury and sustainability. 1 Kitchen Nashville, located on the ground floor, is innovative farm-to-table dining from Culinary Director and Top Chef alum Chris Crary. This is a place where guests can casually connect, eat well and be well. 1 Kitchen Nashville caters to guests and Nashvillians alike with a clean, nourishing, seasonal menu featuring cold-pressed juices, smoothies and delectable dishes drawing on the region’s rich culinary history, curated from fresh ingredients sourced through partnerships with local farmers and artisans.

At Harriet’s Rooftop Bar meanwhile, guests can choose from an array of light bites crafted from seasonal, sustainable ingredients and wellness cocktails prepared from fresh juices blended in-house, including honey from the property’s on-site bee garden and aromatic ingredients meant to mimic the fog rising over the Smoky Mountains. While taking in views of the skyline, visitors can enjoy a rotating rooftop programme featuring native musicians and a resident DJ spinning sets every weekend. For those in search of an even more casual environment, laid-back café Neighbors serves seasonal picnic fare using regional produce.

Since genuine wellbeing comes from connecting mind, body and spirit to one’s natural surroundings, the property provides a relaxing, restorative refuge from the 24/7 boisterousness of Music City. On-site facilities include the Bamford Wellness Spa and Anatomy fitness and yoga studio, both inspired by 1 Hotels’ mission of fostering a closer relationship between people and nature. Crossvine, a multi-purpose convention and conference centre, with over 32,000ft² meeting and event space, offers everything needed for a business function, wedding or social celebration, including AV technology, turnkey event planning and custom menus.

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