Vision Group Begins Construction of Fairfield Inn & Suites, Nashville Downtown @ the Gulch
December 17, 2012 - Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. began construction this week on a Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott located in the Gulch district of Downtown Nashville. This hotel is one of six Marriot-branded hotels either in operation or development in Tennessee for the Chattanooga-based firm.
This hotel will be the first to be developed in this dynamic neighborhood. The hotel will be eight stories high with 126 rooms and suites, and an attached parking garage. The Fairfield Inn & Suites, Nashville Downtown @ the Gulch has been designed to complement the contemporary feel of the Gulch, and along with the modern design, the hotel will feature rooftop meeting space that will have panoramic views of the Nashville skyline.
The Gulch is known for its commitment to environmental responsibility, becoming an official LEED certified Green Neighborhood in 2009. In keeping with the characteristics of the neighborhood the Fairfield Inn & Suites will pursue LEED certification. Vision Hospitality Group's President & CEO Mitch Patel explained that this new hotel will be both an exceptional addition to the company's portfolio and a “unique contribution to the Marriott brand”.
“Our continued partnership with Marriott reinforces our ongoing strategy to invest in premium brands in growing markets,” Patel said. “We look forward to becoming a part of this growing neighborhood.”
The Fairfield Inn & Suites is projected to open in February of 2014, and is one of eight Vision properties currently under construction. The Chattanooga-based company has a portfolio that currently includes two properties in the Greater Nashville region; the Hyatt Place Nashville Airport and the Hilton Garden Inn Nashville/Franklin/Cool Springs with two additional hotels in development; the Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott in Murfreesboro, TN.
About Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.
Chattanooga-based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. is a leading hotel management and development company that has successfully grown in the Southeast and Midwest regions of the country. With an unwavering commitment to quality and integrity, Vision promotes a culture of empowerment and respect for its associates. Although the company's roots date back to 1978, Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. was officially formed in 1997 by President & CEO Mitch Patel. Still family-owned and operated today, Vision boasts a corporate portfolio consisting of 17 hotels with a market value of over $250 million. Vision develops, owns and operates premium select and full-service hotels affiliated with the Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental and Hyatt brands. To learn more, visit www.vhghotels.com
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
