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

[nashville born]

Just proves the adage of different strokes for different folks because it's the ugliest tower in Nashville to me.   And it ain't close.  That high-rise wall of unobscured curtains leaves a LOT to be desired for me.

[Argo]

19 hours ago, jjbradleyBrooklyn said:

I actually really like the Westin aesthetic. Super mid century modern, and also modern looking.

Doesn't bother me at all. 

Now the one hotel that is super dated and basic looking to me in Nashville, is the Sheraton, with that white disc on top. Ugh, the 1950s wants it back lol

Which buildings built in the 50s has that?

[jjbradleyBrooklyn]

20 minutes ago, Argo said:

Which buildings built in the 50s has that?

I probably should've said 1960s. That was more in line with what I meant. Or even 1970s. Either decade. I think it was built in the 70s, wasn't it?

I just don't like those disc type shapes on top of buildings. Looks corny to me.

[Auntie Yock]

1 hour ago, jjbradleyBrooklyn said:

I probably should've said 1960s. That was more in line with what I meant. Or even 1970s. Either decade. I think it was built in the 70s, wasn't it?

I just don't like those disc type shapes on top of buildings. Looks corny to me.

It's a '70s design.

[Baronakim]

53 minutes ago, Auntie Yock said:

It's a '70s design.

Well, no matter when it was, the "white disc" was a revolving restauant.  What other shape would it possibly have been?  It wasn't Windows on the World, for heavens sake.  It's just part of Nashville's history until they finally raze it.  I expect there will be some yo-yos who will gripe about losing history.  Sheesh.

 

 

[donNdonelson2]

I would vote to keep the current quirky Sheraton with its flying saucer crown rather than see it replaced by a boring glass box. (But I’d love to see something done to beautify/hide the loading dock and street level, at the very least, of the parking garage.)

Now if there were a proposal for a truly iconic structure on that spot, one that would become a Music City landmark on the skyline, I’d make like a drum major and lead the parade!

[Auntie Yock]

23 hours ago, Baronakim said:

Well, no matter when it was, the "white disc" was a revolving restauant.  What other shape would it possibly have been?  It wasn't Windows on the World, for heavens sake.  It's just part of Nashville's history until they finally raze it.  I expect there will be some yo-yos who will gripe about losing history.  Sheesh.

You're looking at one. I enjoyed visiting the rotating restaurant in the '70s, the Polaris Room. Had a unique view of downtown.

[chc3]

As I’ve posted before, I’ve come to appreciate the Sheraton as an architectural example of its era.

[MontanaGuy]

1 hour ago, chc3 said:

As I’ve posted before, I’ve come to appreciate the Sheraton as an architectural example of its era.

Same with me, I see it everyday from my living room and I like it!  I can't say that about the parking garage though, it's hideous. 

[nashville born]

Count me as a fan, if only for the added "character" it brings to the skyline.  Not sure how many are still around (I know there's one in DC/NVA) and I'm glad we have one.

Edited February 12 by nashville born

[donNdonelson2]

1 hour ago, nashville born said:

Count me as a fan, if only for the added "character" it brings to the skyline.  Not sure how many are still around (I know there's one in DC/NVA) and I'm glad we have one.

Atlanta has a very fabulous (and recently reopened) retro revolving restaurant atop the Hyatt.

[chc3]

Years ago, I remember having drinks at the revolving restaurant atop the Bonaventure in DTLA. In those days the smog was so bad you could barely make out the Hollywood sign.

[Jarno6006]

On 2/11/2024 at 10:46 AM, Auntie Yock said:

You're looking at one. I enjoyed visiting the rotating restaurant in the '70s, the Polaris Room. Had a unique view of downtown.

I walked by there one day and asked them why the restaurant closed and they said there was not enought elavators to keep the restaurant open and get guest to their rooms quick enouht.  I think they said they had hoped to get another elevator installed but I have not been by recently to confirm, but I do beieve it can still be rentred for events.