NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown, located in the heart of “Music City,” has completed a comprehensive property renovation as part of Sheraton Hotels’ worldwide brand revitalization. The renovation was completed in a multi-phase approach throughout the last two years by award-winning interior design firm Looney & Associates.
Owned by Dreamscape Companies and Centerbridge Partners, and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown stands as one of the city’s tallest and most recognizable buildings, offering 494 guest rooms and suites across 28 floors. The hotel’s renovation included redesign of all 494 guest rooms and suites; upgrades to nearly 29,000 square feet of meeting and event venues; addition of new communal spaces, including two Music City-inspired karaoke studios, and elevated F&B experiences.
“Sheraton Grand Nashville is known for top-tier business, group, and leisure travel experiences, and this renovation marks our commitment to continuously meeting the evolving needs of today’s traveler,” says Scott Broder, president of hospitality at Dreamscape. “The completion of this project reinforces the evolution of the Sheraton brand and symbolizes our forward-looking vision for the hotel.”
Serving as Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown’s “public square,” the lobby provides an elevated, inviting space, complemented by the spirit of Music City, for guests and locals to gather. The lobby features a stately wooden staircase as its centerpiece, along with the new Community Table, a signature element of the new Sheraton brand vision. The beautifully crafted table embraces the art of gathering, a key brand pillar for the new vision, and offers a home base for guests to work, sip, savor, and find inspiration. Embracing Sheraton’s philosophy of form and function, the beautifully crafted table features outlets, built-in lighting and easy access to charging ports for varying devices.
The lobby is also home to &More by Sheraton, an experiential, all-day point of connection and alternative to a traditional three-meal restaurant. Seamlessly blending a bar, coffee bar, and marketplace, &More by Sheraton’s all-day menu offers everything from coffee to bites and cocktails.
In celebration of Nashville’s musical heritage, Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown introduced two state-of-the-art karaoke studios, ideal for recreational gathering, breakouts or teambuilding for corporate groups. Named for Nashville icons Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, the studios boast retro-inspired color palettes complemented by thoughtful light fixtures and textured fabrics with top-tier audio technology, plush seating and tables to create a sense of community.
Guest rooms and suites were redesigned with comfort and work/life balance top of mind. Accommodations welcome in natural light and showcase residentially inspired design and décor, featuring soft earth tones with complementary pops of green and gold and destination-centric artwork. Rooms have been enhanced with amenities for productivity, including spacious stone-top desks with built-in power and upgraded lighting. A living area with plush seating creates a breakout space for relaxation. Bathrooms are fresh and modern, with walk-in glass showers, lighted mirrors, and Gilchrist & Soames bath products.
Complementary to &More by Sheraton, the hotel’s two full-service restaurant concepts also received enhancements as part of the renovation. The Library Restaurant & Lounge—the site of the original Nashville Public Library—boasts a menu of flavorful American cuisine and literary-inspired cocktails. Perfect for an evening on the town, the 28th floor Skye Lounge is home to the city’s newest and highest sushi experience, Sora Kitchen, led by local Chef Art Insyxiengmay. Guests can enjoy a collection of expertly crafted sushi offerings, hand-crafted cocktails, beer, wine, and more set against 360-degree views of the Nashville skyline.
The Club Lounge, open to Marriott Bonvoy Elite members and Sheraton Club level guests, has also been upgraded with an elevated layout for gathering, with activations including daily complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oevres.
Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown’s nearly 29,000 square feet of meeting and event space was upgraded, with fresh wall coverings, lighting, and carpeting. Each of its 13 unique event spaces is fully customizable with various configurations and offers the highest quality audiovisual capabilities. The property also introduced The Studios, three flexible and easily accessible spaces on the second level of the hotel available to book on demand. The spaces create community-driven environments ideal for group collaboration or private dining events while providing a discreet setting for privacy and focus. Soundproof booths are also strategically placed around the lobby, perfect for connecting privately with friends, family or colleagues from afar.
“We’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished with this project and are honored to be among the first to showcase the future of the Sheraton brand through design, amenities, and guest experience,” says Nicholas Allen, hotel manager for Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown. “As we approach our centennial anniversary in 2025, we’re excited to enter this next era and bring the best of the Sheraton brand to the core of Music City. Through this renovation, we’ve created a gathering place that celebrates the best of Nashville and enhances our position as a top choice for groups, events, leisure travelers and members of our local community.”
