New upscale hotel is scheduled to open in early 2018.
ROCKVILLE, MD. – Choice Hotels International, Inc., Fillmore Capital Partners and Fillmore Hospitality hosted the official groundbreaking of the new Cambria hotel & suites in Nashville, TN. Located at 8th Avenue and McGavock Street in Nashville’s SoBro (South of Broadway) neighborhood, the 255-room Cambria Nashville is set to officially open in early 2018.
To commemorate the event, brand representatives, key local dignitaries and guests celebrated with a brunch and remarks at the site of the new hotel. Featured speakers included Choice Hotels President and CEO Steve Joyce and Ron Silva, president and CEO of Fillmore Capital Partners.
Nashville has seen a significant increase in visitors in recent years, with more than 11.6 million people traveling through the Nashville International Airport in 2015 alone. This surge in tourism has caused the number of hotel rooms sold in the city to surpass year-over-year growth for more than 50 straight months, making the demand for new hotels higher than ever.
“The hotel demand in Nashville is at an all-time high, and we look forward to meeting this demand by bringing 255 new hotel rooms to business and leisure travelers visiting the Nashville area,” said Steve Joyce. “The Cambria hotel & suites Nashville is once again an opportunity for Choice Hotels to partner with Fillmore, who has been an exceptional partner in bringing the Cambria brand to urban markets across the country, including Los Angeles, CA and New Orleans, LA.”
The site of the new Cambria is located steps from the Music City Center, Bridgestone Arena and Historic Broad Street, and is less than a mile from Nissan Stadium. The area is also home to major companies including Nissan, HCA Holdings, Randstad and Electrolux, making the Cambria hotel & suites Nashville a great destination for business travelers.
“We’re thrilled to once again partner with Choice Hotels and bring the Cambria brand to the City of Nashville,” said Ron Silva. “Cambria hotels & suites is known for its upscale service and great design, and we expect the Cambria Nashville to be a prime destination for travelers visiting Music City.”
Designed as both a business and leisure travel brand, all Cambria hotels & suites feature a larger lobby to give guests a more social atmosphere; oversized rooms with flexible spaces; and the latest technology that allows guests to stay connected while they travel.
The Cambria hotel & suites Nashville will feature other fine amenities such as a 9,400 square foot restaurant with a stage for live performances; a rooftop pool; and a barista bar. This property will also include over 5,000 square feet of meeting space with AV capabilities for group meetings, banquets and conferences.
Choice Hotels announces expansion of Cambria hotels & suites brand to Seattle, WA
Also Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Ariel Development to develop a Cambria hotel & suites in Seattle, WA. The 112-room Cambria property will be located in the Belltown neighborhood at 1915 Third Ave, and is expected to open in late-2017.
The Cambria hotel & suites Seattle will be locally situated and within walking distance to many of Seattle’s iconic locations, including Pike Place Market, Washington State Convention Center, the Seattle Aquarium and the Seattle Art Museum. In addition, Seattle is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies that include Amazon, Starbucks and Nordstrom, making the Cambria Seattle a perfect destination for business travelers seeking upscale lodging at an affordable price.
“The Cambria hotels & suites brand has seen a significant surge of new developments and openings in major urban markets over the past year,” said Steve Joyce, president and CEO, Choice Hotels International. “The Seattle property will serve as the brand’s entrance into the Pacific Northwest, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring our upscale offerings to Seattle’s business and leisure travelers.”
Designed as a business travel and leisure brand, all Cambria hotels & suites properties feature a larger lobby to give guests a more social atmosphere; oversized rooms with flexible spaces; and the latest technology that allows guests to stay connected while they travel.
“Seattle is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and is home to many of the world’s most celebrated companies, making for an ever-increasing demand for upscale lodging options,” said Herzel Hazan, Ariel Development. “The Belltown neighborhood lies in the heart of Downtown Seattle’s retail and business districts, and we’re excited to partner with Choice Hotels to bring the Cambria brand to the area.”
As with all Cambria hotels & suites, the Seattle property will feature other fine amenities such as a contemporary bistro, Social Circle, serving a menu comprised of local specialties created by Chef Michael DeMaria; liquor, wine, beer and freshly prepared grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches; and a barista bar. This property will also boast 1,600 square feet of meeting space, a fitness center and a rooftop patio with views of Puget Sound. Additionally, the building will include 50 apartments for residential use.
Photo caption: Groundbreaking ceremony of the Cambria hotel & suites Nashville. Rebecca Mervis; Mike Harrington; Butch Spyridon; Amanda Warnick; Kevin Schoolcraft; Mayor Megan Barry; Ron Silva; Steve Joyce; Mike Reinardy; Jeff Iavarone; Tom Goodwin; Steve Stoycos (Photo credit: Tina Gionis) (PRNewsFoto/Choice Hotels International).
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