Nashville, Tennessee, (January 13, 2009) . . . . Hutton Hotel, a new four-star independent luxury hotel set to open on West End in late January, is changing the way meetings get done in Nashville – and management is confident it will become the city’s leading destination for group as well as luxury transient travelers. 

“Hutton Hotel will be the premier intimate, independent luxury hotel in Nashville,” said Steven André, General Manager.  “And as Nashville’s only Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, we will be the only independent hotel to offer the complete package of first-class meeting services and amenities sought by corporate meeting planners.”

He concluded, “In a city that is quickly being recognized by meeting planners as a Tier One destination, Hutton Hotel promises a stylish, elegant and totally ‘green’ experience for small groups as well as large.” 

Location, Location, Location

Providing a fresh new alternative to traditional downtown hotels, Hutton Hotel is situated on West End, offering a unique combination of central location, elegance and comfort.  

The 248 room hotel includes 54 suites, cutting edge technology, and green features throughout, paired with custom-designed finishes and amenities. It is located steps from Vanderbilt University, from the city’s renowned music scene, and from the most important Nashville museums, restaurants and sports venues. 

The hotel’s 1808 Grille provides a sophisticated, diverse culinary experience unique in Nashville, along with complete catering services and a vibrant bar scene.

Jon Cummins, Chief Operating Officer of Amerimar Enterprises, a Philadephia-based developer that owns the hotel, said, “We are delighted to present this fresh new hotel concept to the meeting planning community and travel agents, at a time in the economic cycle when the desire for unique first-class experiences is combined with the need to provide value for every dollar spent.”

He concluded, “Hutton Hotel offers the best of the city of Nashville - whose value and unique offerings are increasingly being recognized by planners throughout the country.”

Style and Sustainability

Nashville’s newest signature hotel features unique guest experiences including: 

• 248 impeccably designed and appointed guest rooms, including 54 suites, with flat panel HD LCDs, sustainable furnishings, granite clad baths, sumptuous bedding and refreshment centers.
• Two spectacular Penthouse Apartments, with restricted access, private balcony, fireplace, 50” LCD-HDTV with surround sound, steam showers, wet bar and more 
• 13,600 square feet of function space including a 7,000 square foot ballroom and an executive boardroom, all equipped with state-of-the-art A/V and sound systems
• 1808 Grille, a New American cuisine restaurant which blends traditional dishes with global flavors.  An upscale dining experience in a casual environment featuring an organic color palette.

• Beautiful bamboo flooring and furnishings in the lobby, elevator landings and fitness center 
• Card readers that disable guest room lighting when a guest leaves the room 
• Custom designed bamboo furniture in the beautifully appointed guest rooms and the lobby 
• LED or fluorescent lighting throughout the Hotel building 
• Recycling program for glass, paper and plastics 
• Laundry water recycling that conserves water, heat and chemicals 
• Dual flush commodes 
• Reclaimed wood furnishings in 1808 Grille, our signature restaurant 
• Biodegradable cleaning products 
• Bronze exterior glass - the highest rated for thermal insulation 
• Eco-friendly hybrid courtesy vehicle 
• A state-of-the-art mechanical energy recovery wheel system preconditions air before heating/cooling for maximum efficiency 
• Highly efficient mechanical systems in the public areas and offices 

Hutton Hotel is proud to be a member of The Leading Hotels of the World the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing nearly 450 of the world’s finest hotels, resorts and spas, and the operator of www.lhw.com and www.lhwspas.com. 

Hutton is development of Amerimar Enterprises, a recognized leader in the renovation and repositioning of office, hotel, retail, multi-family and mixed use properties throughout the country. For more information, please visit www.HuttonHotel.com. 

Michael G. Frenkel 
M Frenkel Communications
(212) 808-6556
michael@mfcpr.com