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Propst Development and Chartwell Hospitality Complete Hilton's Conrad Luxury Hotel in Nashville

Propst Development and Chartwell
Propst Development and Chartwell Hospitality  announced they have finalized development of the Conrad Nashville hotel, located in the Broadwest city block in Midtown. The Conrad Nashville is Hilton’s first luxury branded hotel in Nashville and is scheduled to open on June 29, 2022. Additionally, the co-developers have completed the sale of the 234-room property to Northwood Investors, LLC, a premier owner and manager of luxury hotels around the world.

“Our goal for Broadwest was to create a property that all Nashvillians are proud of, and we believe the Conrad raises the bar as one of the most luxurious hotel properties in America, Projects like this draw investment into local neighborhoods and bring new economic stimulus and opportunities to local residents and businesses – the Conrad Nashville alone will employ more than 200 people. We are thrilled with the execution of this development and to see it welcome its first guests in the coming days.”

-Bill Propst, Chairman of the Propst Companies

We had a vision to develop the nicest Conrad in the Hilton system as well as position this hotel to be the nicest luxury hotel in Nashville. I believe we have accomplished that goal,said Rob Schaedle, Founder and President of Chartwell Hospitality.

Javier Rosenberg, president of Northwood Hospitality LLC stated, We are delighted to add the Conrad Nashville to our portfolio. Nashville is quickly becoming one of the top destinations in the country for leisure and corporate travel along with meetings and events. The Conrad Nashville is set to inspire and redefine the luxury hotel landscape, offering some of the best accommodations and experiences the market has to offer.

The Conrad Nashville is part of Broadwest, a $540 million, 1.3 million square foot mixed use project master developed by Propst Development and consists of 630,000 square feet of Class A office space, 196 luxury condominiums, and the Conrad Hotel. Broadwest encompasses a full city block and has transformed Midtown into one of the most active areas for development in Nashville.

Conrad Hotels and Resorts are known for offering guests a seamless connection between contemporary design, leading innovation, and authentic local culture. The Nashville property features 234 guest rooms and suites, 11,000+ square feet of meeting space, a third level outdoor terrace pool, and distinct food and beverage offerings, including locally-sourced Blue Aster restaurant and Thistle and Rye whiskey bar.

Northwood Investors LLC is a privately held, real estate private equity firm that owns and operates real estate across the U.S. and Europe. The firm currently manages approximately $8 billion of investor capital. Northwood’s flagship fund seeks to opportunistically acquire well-located real estate with a plan to create value through hands-on asset management. Northwood is vertically integrated with in-house operating teams across the office, multifamily, retail, hospitality, and urban logistics sectors. Please visit northwoodinvestors.com for more information.

For further information contact John Hughey, President of Propst Properties at Hughey@Propst.com.

About Chartwell Hospitality
Chartwell Hospitality is a fully integrated real estate company based in Nashville, Tennessee. We specialize in the acquisition, development, and management of high-quality, branded, limited- and full-service hotels. Founded in 2003, Chartwell consistently surpasses competition in occupancy and market rates. Simply, our mission is to be the best in the business. For more information, visit www.chartwellhospitality.com.

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