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Hutton Hotel Joins Marriott Tribute Portfolio in Nashville

The Georgetown Company-led property completes an AvroKO redesign of its 246 rooms and adds a 3,200-square-foot wellness facility.

The short answer

Nashville's 246-room Hutton Hotel has joined Marriott's Tribute Portfolio following a comprehensive redesign by interior design firm AvroKO. The repositioning features revamped guest rooms, new food and beverage concepts, and a 3,200-square-foot spa opening in Spring 2026.

246
guest rooms across the property
post-renovation
3,200
square feet of spa and fitness center space
opening Spring 2026
“Joining Tribute Portfolio and Marriott Bonvoy marks a significant moment for Hutton”
Michael Fishbin, managing director, head of hospitality at The Georgetown Company
Hutton Hotel Joins Marriott Tribute Portfolio in Nashville
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The short version

  • Hutton Hotel joined Marriott International's Tribute Portfolio and Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program.
  • The Georgetown Company and AvroKO completed a property-wide redesign of the 246-room Nashville hotel.
  • 3,200 square feet of dedicated spa and fitness space will open in Spring 2026.

Nashville's Hutton Hotel has officially joined Marriott International's Tribute Portfolio soft brand and integrated into the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty platform following a comprehensive property redesign [1]. Owned by a joint venture led by The Georgetown Company, the 246-room hotel revamped its public spaces, guest rooms, and food and beverage venues in collaboration with design firm AvroKO [[1], [2]].

hotel vinyl listening lounge turntable
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What changes were made to the guest rooms and public spaces?

AvroKO led the redesign across the property's public spaces, food and beverage concepts, and 246 guest rooms [[1], [2]]. According to HospitalityNet, the transformed lobby functions as a communal living room that features Mimi's, a new all-day lobby bar serving morning coffee and evening craft cocktails [2]. The communal area also incorporates a Vinyl Listening Lounge with turntables and a curated record collection, ambient music from a Yamaha Silent Piano, and regular evening programming including DJs and live music performances [2].

luxury hotel spa treatment room
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How does the Marriott Tribute Portfolio affiliation work?

The affiliation links the 246-room hotel to Marriott International's Tribute Portfolio soft brand and connects it directly to the Marriott Bonvoy distribution and rewards network [1]. Lodging Magazine reported that the property will maintain its locally inspired guest experience while operating under the brand umbrella [1]. Michael Fishbin, managing director and head of hospitality at The Georgetown Company, stated that joining the Tribute Portfolio aligns with ongoing investments in the asset [1].

What new wellness amenities are being introduced?

The hotel expanded its physical footprint with a 3,200-square-foot spa and fitness center scheduled to open in Spring 2026 [2]. HospitalityNet reported that the full-service wellness amenity includes dedicated treatment rooms, a salon, a barbershop, and a nail studio [2]. Additional recovery features comprise a sauna, salt room, cold plunge, IV drip therapy, a high-performance fitness center, and in-room wellness services [2].

stylish boutique hotel restaurant dining room
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Property FeatureDetails and Specifications
AffiliationMarriott International Tribute Portfolio / Marriott Bonvoy [1]
OwnershipJoint venture led by The Georgetown Company [2]
Interior Design FirmAvroKO [2]
Total Keys246 rooms [1]
Spa & Fitness Area3,200 square feet (Opening Spring 2026) [2]
F&B VenuesMimi's (lobby bar) and Evelyn's (on-site restaurant) [2]

What is the story behind the hotel's ownership and dining identity?

The property is owned by a joint venture led by The Georgetown Company, whose family leadership holds hospitality ties to properties including The Carlyle in New York City and the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills [2]. As reported by HospitalityNet, this lineage is integrated into the hotel's signature restaurant, Evelyn's, named in honor of 20th-century hotelier, socialite, and art patron Evelyn Sharp [2]. Alongside the structural redesign, the repositioning introduced custom staff uniforms, updated operating equipment, and a refreshed digital identity and website [2].

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Frequently asked

+Which brand network did the Hutton Hotel join?

The Hutton Hotel joined Marriott International's Tribute Portfolio and integrated into the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty network [[1]].

+Who owns and designed the renovated Hutton Hotel?

The hotel is owned by a joint venture led by The Georgetown Company, with comprehensive interior redesign executed by New York-based firm AvroKO [[2]].

+How many guest rooms does the property have?

The newly renovated property features 246 guest rooms [[1]].

+What facilities are included in the new spa?

The 3,200-square-foot spa and fitness center includes treatment rooms, a salon, a barbershop, a nail studio, a sauna, a salt room, a cold plunge, and IV drip therapy [[2]].

+What are the primary food and beverage venues at the property?

The hotel features Mimi's, an all-day lobby bar, and Evelyn's, an on-site restaurant named after 20th-century hotelier Evelyn Sharp [[2]].

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