Vision Hospitality Group Breaks Ground on TownPlace Suites, Smyrna, Tennessee
September 2, 2014 - Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. recently broke ground on the TownPlace Suites by Marriott Nashville/Smyrna. The property is the first hotel of this brand for the Chattanooga-based firm's portfolio and the ninth Vision hotel either in operation or under development in the Greater Nashville area.
The 89-room hotel will be located off I-24, approximately 15 minutes from Downtown Nashville, and is anticipated to open in the summer of 2015. The extended-stay, all-suite hotel will feature spacious guestrooms, hot breakfast service and amenities designed for travelers seeking a comfortable and productive environment. Vision's plans also include an outdoor swimming pool and patio area.
"We are excited to be expanding in Greater Nashville area," Vision President & CEO Mitch Patel said. "As we grow, our ongoing partnership with Marriott continues to reinforce our strategy to invest in premium brands in growing markets. The TownPlace Suites by Marriott brand is certainly one of the best extended-stay hotel brands available today."
The recent recipient of the Marriott Horizon Award, Vision anticipates three Marriott-brand hotel openings before the end of the year: Courtyard by Marriott Houston NW/290 Corridor, Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown @ the Gulch and Residence Inn by Marriott Nashville SE/Murfreesboro.
About Vision Hospitality Group
Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. is a leading hotel management and development company committed to a common vision and its Vision Values. Although the company's roots date back to 1978, Vision Hospitality Group was officially formed in 1997 by President & CEO Mitch Patel. Still family-owned and operated today, Vision boasts a hotel portfolio of 30 premium select and full-service hotels affiliated with Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental and Hyatt brands. To learn more about Vision Hospitality Group, visit vhghotels.com, become a fan at facebook.com/vhghotels or follow Vision at twitter.com/vhghotels.
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