Rejuvenated Franklin Marriott Cool Springs Debuts

FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 9, 2016 -- Easily, one of the top hotels in the Franklin and Greater Nashville area, the newly renovated Franklin Marriott Cool Springs now exudes a vibrant, unique style. Whether you're here for business, a convention, wedding ceremony or concert, your travels begin with energy, style, and practical luxury. If you stayed here before, you'll be blown away by the change. What once fit old Southern charm now caters to the modern.

Upon arrival, guests feel welcome in the dramatically redesigned Marriott Greatroom. The perfect open space to gather, collaborate or chill. The new look includes a sleek lobby space, restaurant, lounge and business center all enhanced with unique textures, interesting architectural detail and upgraded technology. "The enhancements to our new Marriott Greatroom lobby and lounge area are inspired by our guests' preferences for style, connectivity and sophisticated taste," says General Manager, Michael Sanders.

The hotel's restaurant, Stave Regional Kitchen & Lounge, offers a twist on the classics with items like the Short Rib Grilled Cheese or the Scottish Salmon. The menu incorporates herbs and produce from the Chef's garden and honey from the roof-top beehives. Perfect for on-the-go, visit Starbucks® for that favorite drink, such as the caramel macchiato, or grab a light snack when tight on time.

The new look of the guest room is inspired by the influence of denim and the rolling hills of Tennessee. Every guest room creates a unique modern style. The renovation design includes dark indigo serving as the accent color against warm neutral backgrounds. Modern furniture complements the vibrant colors and finely crafted woodwork throughout. Enjoy the latest in guest room design and technology – including Smart TVs outfitted with Netflix, Hulu and more.

Conference-goers will love the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs. The renovated Champion Ballroom accommodates up to 1,100 guests, and includes flexible indoor and outdoor meeting options with over 29,000 square feet of meeting space, and 22 expansive meeting rooms, providing the perfect setting for individual guests, group conventions, receptions, rehearsal dinners and wedding ceremonies. Meeting planners can take advantage of the latest in meeting planning ideas that inspire attendees through Marriott's Meeting Imagined and the Marriott Red Coat Direct App.

Take in the sights of Franklin, a Great American Main Street, just 20 minutes from Nashville, the Music City.

Operated by Davidson Hotels & Resorts under license from Marriott International, Inc.

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