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Seasons of Change

Four Seasons Nashville brings a new level of home to luxury hospitality

The recently opened Four Seasons Nashville is exquisitely designed and beautifully appointed with an array of amenities. But what sets the brand apart, according to General Manager Richard Poskanzer, is the long history of being a “people-first company,” focusing on staff, as well as guests.

“It’s being uber-selective about finding people who have hospitality in their heart and a desire to treat other people well,” says Richard. “And not only that, you look for people who are passionate about what they do and who find joy in it.”

In his two decades with Four Seasons, Richard has seen firsthand how an engaged and committed staff makes the brand unique. “Anybody can build a fancy hotel with expensive marble or fancy chandeliers,” says Richard, “but it is the people inside who really give it the heartbeat and make the magic happen.”

The highly anticipated hotel in downtown Nashville’s SoBro neighborhood is comprised of 193 rooms and 42 suites on floors 7-14 of the mixed-use 40-story building, with Four Seasons Private Residences on the upper floors. Soaring ceilings in the lobby highlight the comfortable, contemporary furnishings in neutral shades mixed with blues and greens. Sofas lined with throw pillows and Scandinavian-inspired lounge chairs are in groupings meant for gathering. The lobby opens into the mainstay restaurant, Mimo, where there will frequently be live music.

Chicago-based architectural firm SCB incorporated Nashville’s history and culture into the design, says Richard. “Being so close to the railroad tracks and the river, the design intent was more industrial-chic. They incorporated a lot of dark metals, leathers and also dark walnut — a wood indigenous to Tennessee.”

In a testament to Nashville’s art scene, a wide array of local art is featured throughout the hotel. Before even stepping foot inside, there are three pieces by Nashville sculptor Alan LeQuire. Artists represented include Kristi Hargrove, Lindsy Davis and Wendy Walker Silverman, among others. The only non-local artist represented — yet still a perfect fit for Music City, says Richard — is Berlin-based Gregor Hildebrandt, who uses pieces of cassette tapes and vinyl to create his pieces.

The hotel has over 25,000 square feet of customizable event space on the fifth floor with a breathtaking view of the Cumberland River through floor-to-ceiling windows. In addition to Mimo, there will be a restaurant opening in spring of 2023, overlooking the infinity pool.

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WINE AND DINE The hotel’s dining experience, Mimo Restaurant and Bar, offers Southern Italian cuisine infused with flavors of the American South. Mimo is helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Aniello “Nello” Turco, and signature dishes include Three Tomato Spaghetti with basil and olive oil and a Mimo Smash Burger: two beef patties with Griffin cheese, balsamicpickled cucumber, arugula and arugula mayonnaise served on a housemade brioche sesame bun. The bar offers a wide variety of local beers on tap and a wine list featuring primarily Italian and old-world wines, in addition to craft cocktails.

ROOMS WITH A VIEW The rooms and suites — like the rest of the hotel — are done in soft blues, greens and grays inspired by the views, many of which are of the nearby Cumberland River and its natural surroundings. The wood and brass elements from the lobby add to the rooms’ warmth. All bathrooms have marble vanities with two sinks and walk-in showers, and some rooms feature soaking tubs. Depending on the season, rooms range in price from $600 to $15,000 for the over-2,000-square-foot Presidential Suite.

SPA DAY On the seventh floor near the pool and Fitness Centre, guests can enjoy the tranquil Four Seasons Spa with six treatment rooms including a couple’s suite, all with floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests may indulge in locally sourced ingredients and an array of services including a hot stone massage, a Gold Body Scrub and a Gua Sha facial designed to revive and oxygenate the skin. After luxuriating, refresh your look in the Salon where haircuts and blow-outs are available, as well as nailcare — because what beauty day is complete without a mani/pedi?