Propst Development, Chartwell Hospitality, and Hilton recently announced Conrad Nashville, a 237-room luxury hotel, will anchor one of the two towers at Broadwest, Nashville’s $540-million mixed-use community.
Broadwest will feature Class AA office space, retail, and high-end condominiums and occupy a full city block at 1600 West End Avenue. Conrad Nashville will occupy 14 floors of the 34-story tower, which will also include 196 condominiums. Next to the hotel and condo tower will be the 21-story office tower that offers 510,000 sf of office space.
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The two towers will be connected by 125,000 sf of retail and creative office space. A 1.5-acre plaza will also connect the two towers and act as the heart of the community. The development is within walking distance to restaurants, entertainment, music, and sports venues.
Cooper Carry designed Conrad Nashville and Hoar Construction is the general contractor. Champalimaud Design will handle the hotel’s interiors. Conrad Nashville is slated to open in 2021.
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