The Westin Music City - 27 Floors/320', 452 Rooms

rookzie · October 6, 2016

36 minutes ago, BnaBreaker said:

Those are very wise words, and I do enjoy anytime you decide to bless us with your input. I totally understand what you're saying, and in most cases, I'd agree completely with you. However, in this case, I think more than anything most people are just confused about why they'd drop $100 million on a hotel but then not spend the extra (relative) pennies to tint the windows. It's not really a design issue more than it is an issue of practicality.

..Thanks; that insight really sums it up about that venture. And that's when everyone else tries to beat me to the "Tacky-button", even though I've already put finger pressure on the trigger.

titanhog · October 6, 2016

4 hours ago, dmillsphoto said:

The waterfall of death was going to be on Kelty's building on Division. The Westin still has it's water feature, though.

Actually...it was the "swimming pool of death"...and it's supposed to be at the top of the Westin. Guess we'll see if it has that "glass wall" in the pool looking north towards downtown.

Jamie Hall · October 6, 2016

Aside from the ugly appearance of the window and curtains from the outside, wouldn't the lack of window tint lead to a noticeable problem with fading of the curtains, walls and items in the rooms that are exposed to direct sunlight? Seems like they'll have to repaint faded walls and replace faded furniture more often because of this.

donNdonelson2 · October 6, 2016

I believe that modern technology has given us the option of high levels of UV ray blockage without heavy tinting of windows. The replacement windows I had installed in my home feature low-e glass, but have little visible color. I would love to know what type of energy efficient glass was used in the construction of this property.

RonCamp · October 6, 2016

The crown with the Westin sign looks terrible during the day. There's nothing "behind" the sign so it makes it very difficult to even make out the letters.

PruneTracy · October 6, 2016

9 hours ago, donNdonelson2 said:

I believe that modern technology has given us the option of high levels of UV ray blockage without heavy tinting of windows. The replacement windows I had installed in my home feature low-e glass, but have little visible color. I would love to know what type of energy efficient glass was used in the construction of this property.

This is correct. Most car windshields are designed to block all UV light for the same reason.

TNinVB · October 6, 2016

So this monstrosity is scheduled to open in 5 days??? I will be surprised.

arkitekte · October 6, 2016

1 hour ago, TNinVB said:

So this monstrosity is scheduled to open in 5 days??? I will be surprised.

Realistically they probably have a handful of Certificates of Occupancy right now. No building this large opens completely on one specific date. They will probably be applying for COO's and still have interior finish out work done well into next year.

LA_TN · October 7, 2016

6 hours ago, TNinVB said:

So this monstrosity is scheduled to open in 5 days??? I will be surprised.

They will make it. The whole thing won't be open, but 2/3 of the rooms will be available

Also, I may try to get a night(mare) pic sometime. Maybe. When I'm not too disgusted looking at it. Maybe

titanhog · October 7, 2016

24 minutes ago, LA_TN said:

They will make it. The whole thing won't be open, but 2/3 of the rooms will be available

Also, I may try to get a night(mare) pic sometime. Maybe. When I'm not too disgusted looking at it. Maybe

Just don't take your clothes off with the curtains open.

AUNash · October 7, 2016

I haven't said much about this design because I've been waiting to see the final product. I don't absolutely hate it, but I don't really like it much either. I guess what irritates me about it is that I think it's a missed opportunity for something better. A big building, for a stylish brand, on a prime spot at the roundabout. But it is what it is. At least that many hotel rooms are going to help inject bunches of additional pedestrians on the streets of the city, so it is going to contribute to the increased activity and buzz. And I think I won't mind the design as much once JW is up next to it. Im holding out hope that something else goes up across the roundabout that really addresses the circle. I think that roundabout has the potential to become a focal point. In time, I hope.

fieldmarshaldj · October 7, 2016

1 hour ago, AUNash said:

I think that roundabout has the potential to become a focal point. In time, I hope.

And in the meantime, between the mediocrity that is Westin Music City and the Straws, or Poles, or whatever, it will sadly remain a fecal point.

donNdonelson2 · October 7, 2016

As long as the roundabout doesn't become a blood-soaked crime scene as trends are headed in Nashville. We are quickly developing some bad press that regard. If the streets are not safe, folks won't wander much after dark!

Edited October 7, 2016 by donNdonelson2
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Andrew_3289 · October 7, 2016

TNinVB · October 7, 2016

21 minutes ago, Andrew_3289 said:

So does your friend have any info on the windows?

dmillsphoto · October 9, 2016

Okay...

Who can explain what's going on with these two windows? One seems to have gone missing and the other has been that way for months as the odd white panel...

TNinVB · October 9, 2016

An then there are the few odd panels and the two columns on the side that don't match on the side facing Cummins Station. Even the windows under the crown and the pool deck area don't match.

NashRugger · October 10, 2016

Piss poor contracting work.

markhollin · October 12, 2016

Video tour as well as some stills of the Westin Hotel as it approaches grand opening:

http://www.tennessean.com/videos/money/2016/10/12/91956292/

nashvylle · October 12, 2016

I guess sometimes you can't judge a hotel by its windows.

Looks good on the inside.

Still pumped about JW.

BnaBreaker · October 12, 2016

I guess now we know why they had no pennies left over to tint the windows...those interior shots are stunning! And really, when it comes to a hotel, I suppose the interior aesthetics are far more important than the exterior aesthetics. I just hope the guests don't mind providing an accidental peep show to anyone using 8th Ave.

Edited October 12, 2016 by BnaBreaker

volsfanwill · October 13, 2016

will look even nicer without the blue hue from the window coverings on the first floor.

also, I think they forgot to unfold their two couches.

donNdonelson2 · October 13, 2016

3 hours ago, BnaBreaker said:

I guess now we know why they had no pennies left over to tint the windows...those interior shots are stunning! And really, when it comes to a hotel, I suppose the interior aesthetics are far more important than the exterior aesthetics. I just hope the guests don't mind providing an accidental peep show to anyone using 8th Ave.

The peep shows might not always be accidental. As the young'ens say... Just sayin.