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ECHOES OF ELEGANCE AND TIMELESS SOUL

EXPERIENCE A FUSION OF NASHVILLE’S HERITAGE AND ENDURING DESIGN AT KIMPTON AERTSON HOTEL, WHERE GUESTS FIND COMFORT, ARTISTRY, AND AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY THROUGH ELEGANT SPACES.

The reception desk, adorned with an ombre-painted rope finish, was specially created by New York artist Orly Genger.

In the lively heart of Nashville, where the city’s soulful beat meets refined luxury, an exclusive retreat awaits those seeking an exceptional escape. The Kimpton Aertson Hotel, artfully crafted by Gensler, goes above and beyond the norm. It seamlessly merges history, culture, and distinctive design, inviting travellers to revel in comfort, sophistication, and a genuine feeling of belonging.

Tucked within the vibrant district of Nashville’s Midtown, the Kimpton Aertson Hotel pays homage to the city’s rich heritage and vibrant art scene. Its architecture honours the legacy of Cornelius Vanderbilt and the neighbouring Vanderbilt University campus, an embodiment of ambition and contribution. Gensler’s interior design transforms this boutique gem into a living masterpiece, paying homage to Nashville’s diverse character.

The spacious common area greets visitors with a mix of industrial and natural features, highlighted by a beautifully laid herringbone floor.
The spacious common area greets visitors with a mix of industrial and natural features, highlighted by a beautifully laid herringbone floor.
A gentle waterfall of river stones decorates the space before a fireplace, complemented by ceilings crafted from reclaimed wood.
Visitors can relax at the communal seating area, or with a drink by the pool on the rooftop, which is equipped with fire pits, cosy seating areas, and a bar.

Upon stepping into the lobby, guests are greeted with a sense of familiarity, akin to entering the elegant living room of a dear friend. The interior design seamlessly blends textures, materials, and spaces that capture Nashville’s rustic allure. Gensler’s designer aimed to create an environment where visitors feel like cherished guests in a thoughtfully designed home, rather than ordinary travellers in a run-of-the-mill hotel.

A ballroom along with pre-function spaces and meeting rooms that can be reserved for a wide range of events, from corporate retreats to rehearsal dinners.

Art is woven into the heart of the Kimpton Aertson Hotel, elevating every space with a multi-sensory experience. Gallery-like areas showcase curated installations—a dynamic fusion of creativity and authenticity that resonates with the hotel’s vibrant ambience. The reception desk, a masterpiece crafted from dyed rope, embodies the hotel’s essence—art and functionality in perfect harmony. The colour palette features soothing natural tones and sophisticated blues, harmonising with metal accents and natural woods, creating an atmosphere of refined craftsmanship. This artistic blend carries throughout the entire hotel, inviting guests on a tactile journey through textures and materials that highlight Nashville’s allure.

A ballroom along with pre-function spaces and meeting rooms that can be reserved for a wide range of events, from corporate retreats to rehearsal dinners.
ART IS WOVEN INTO THE HEART OF THE KIMPTON AERTSON HOTEL, ELEVATING EVERY SPACE WITH A MULTI-SENSORY EXPERIENCE. GALLERY-LIKE AREAS SHOWCASE CURATED INSTALLATIONS—A DYNAMIC FUSION OF CREATIVITY AND AUTHENTICITY THAT RESONATES WITH THE HOTEL’S VIBRANT AMBIENCE.
Using delicate Egyptian cotton threads, artist Anne Lindberg crafted two-dimensional spatial passages that adorn the white-walled corridor.
An array of unique artworks from a talented line-up of artists, each resonating with Nashville’s diverse design scene, brings a distinct and vibrant energy to the space.
A gym is available for guests looking to prioritise health and well-being during their business or leisure trips.
Art takes centrestage in the design, with deliberate space set aside for the display of carefully curated pieces that seamlessly integrate with the hotel’s overall ambiance.
Art takes centrestage in the design, with deliberate space set aside for the display of carefully curated pieces that seamlessly integrate with the hotel’s overall ambiance.

For those seeking a seamless balance between work and leisure, the Kimpton Aertson Hotel’s conference centre and ballroom stand as an embodiment of sophistication and practicality. These spaces, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, have been thoughtfully curated to serve as a refined solution, accommodating an array of events across the spectrum – from intimate gatherings that resonate with warmth and camaraderie to grand celebrations that exude magnificence and jubilation.

What truly distinguishes these spaces is their seamless integration into the overarching design and ambience of the Kimpton Aertson Hotel. Mirroring the hotel’s distinctive aesthetic and embracing its ethos, the conference centre and ballroom become an extension of the immersive environment that pervades every corner of this enchanting abode. The same harmonious blend of textures, colours, and materials that evoke Nashville’s rustic charm extends effortlessly into these spaces, ensuring a continuity of experience that envelops guests in an atmosphere of timeless elegance.

An array of amenities harmonise to create a welcoming and refreshing atmosphere
Both suites and standard rooms are furnished with comfortable pieces and fixtures that evoke an authentic residential feel.
Both suites and standard rooms are furnished with comfortable pieces and fixtures that evoke an authentic residential feel.
With a meticulous blend of textures, materials, and space, the hotel embodies Nashville’s rustic charm, paying homage to its history.

THE COLOUR PALETTE FEATURES SOOTHING NATURAL TONES AND SOPHISTICATED BLUES, HARMONISING WITH METAL ACCENTS AND NATURAL WOODS, CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE OF REFINED CRAFTSMANSHIP. THIS ARTISTIC BLEND CARRIES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOTEL, INVITING GUESTS ON A TACTILE JOURNEY THROUGH TEXTURES AND MATERIALS THAT HIGHLIGHT NASHVILLE’S ALLURE.

Guest rooms at Aertson provide serene campus views, offering a peaceful retreat from the bustling downtown atmosphere.

Every corner of the Kimpton Aertson Hotel narrates a story—a tribute to Nashville’s history, a celebration of its present, and an embrace of its future. From the enchanting lobby to the meticulously curated art installations, from the expansive meeting areas to the gallery-like spaces, the hotel offers an extraordinary journey that transcends the ordinary concept of hospitality. As guests traverse its corridors and indulge in its comforts, they become part of a narrative that bridges tradition with modernity.

Every room features a design that harkens back to Nashville’s rustic charm, including an enlarged blueprint of the Tennessee State Capitol.
Every room features a design that harkens back to Nashville’s rustic charm, including an enlarged blueprint of the Tennessee State Capitol.
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