Exploring The Heritage And Hospitality Of The Hermitage Hotel
Find out why Nashville locals have entreated others to "meet me at The Hermitage" for more than 110 years.
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Touring The Hermitage Hotel And Glen Leven Farm
Explore the heritage of The Hermitage Hotel and its focus on locally sourced goods in partnership with Glen Leven Farms and The Land Trust for Tennessee.
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Bathroom In The Hermitage Suite
A serene retreat with soothing white hues accented by rich dark woods, the spacious bathroom of the Hermitage Suite features a luxurious soaking tub and two sink areas.
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Bathroom In The Parlor Suite
Luxuriously appointed with a relaxing bathtub, double sinks, and elegant white marble laced with delicate streaks of black and gray, the Parlor Suite's bathroom exudes refined tranquility.
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Bedroom In The Hermitage Suite
The expansive king bedroom of the Hermitage Suite is a polished yet peaceful hideaway, featuring stately paneled walls, soothing hues of blue and gray with pops of opulent metallics, lush textiles, and traditional silhouettes with a contemporary twist. A connecting guest suite can also be added to accommodate larger groups.
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Bedroom In The Parlor Suite
Creamy neutrals accented with handsome dark woods, crisp linens atop a luxurious king-size bed, and refined takes on classic design details and furniture silhouettes give the Parlor Suite's bedroom a modern feel while still nodding to tradition.
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Library Area With Dining Table In The Hermitage Suite
Part of the living room area in the Hermitage Suite, a full-size dining table adds to the room's home-away-from-home ambiance and makes for the perfect place to entertain or get in some work. A decorative ceiling and plush seating allow guests to relax in style.
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Living Area In The Hermitage Suite
The Hermitage Hotel's namesake suite is an opulent oasis perfect for family and friend getaways. Sprawling to 1,500 square feet, with a luxuriant formal living room and a library-like dining area, there is ample space for both relaxation and entertaining. Warm gray hues with pops of gold, as well as luxe textiles and decor, further elevate the space.
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Seating Area In The Parlor Suite
Along with a comfortable yet refined king bedroom, Parlor Suites at The Hermitage Hotel also come with a formal living room, which features generous seating and postcard-perfect views of the Tennessee State Capitol Building, making for an ideal spot for a morning cup of coffee or an informal meeting.
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Seating Area In The Studio Suite
Thoughtfully appointed with custom-made furnishings, the sitting areas of Studio Suites in The Hermitage Hotel offer a comfortable place to unwind after a day of business meetings or seeing the sights around Nashville.
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Sleeping Area In The Studio Suite
Gazing out over the Tennessee State Capitol Building, Studio Suites offer a spacious haven in the heart of Nashville, each boasting 625 square feet of space and either one king-size bed or two queen-size beds. Warm white tones accented by earthy greens, as well as sleek furnishings with a touch of tradition, add to the relaxing atmosphere.
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Suffragette High Tea Series
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons at 2:00 PM, The Hermitage Hotel offers a Southern-style tea service called Spillin' Tea with Draper James. Taking inspiration from Reese Witherspoon's cookbook, Whiskey in a Teacup, Spillin' Tea with Draper James includes luxurious loose-leaf tea, pastries, scones, and tea sandwiches. Seasonal specialty tea services are also available on occasion, such as a high tea inspired by the Women's Suffrage Movement and the role that The Hermitage Hotel played in the so-called War of the Roses and the passing of the 19th Amendment.
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The Pink Hermit
Playfully taking its name from a derivation of "hermitage," which means "a secluded retreat," The Pink Hermit is an all-day café that cooks up fun and flavorful baked goods as well as light bites like sandwiches and salads, coffee, tea, and fresh juices.
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Bar At Drusie & Darr
Timelessly elegant, Drusie & Darr is gorgeously appointed entirely with bespoke furnishings, including mother-of-pearl pendant lamps, curved banquettes, and plush barstools. The decorative ceiling over the black0-and-white marble bar adds the finishing touch.
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Drusie & Darr
The Hermitage Hotel's signature restaurant, Drusie & Darr showcases globally-inspired dishes expertly crafted from seasonal Tennessee produce. Helmed by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, this understatedly glamorous dining room is available from breakfast to dinner, featuring everything from eggs benedict and avocado toast to pizza, pastas, and seafood.
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The Hermitage Hotel's Grand Lobby Viewed From Above
Designed in the early 20th century, the Beaux-Arts-style Grand Lobby evokes the opulence of America's Gilded Age. Many of the original design features remain, including the Tennessee marble floor, statuesque Italian marble columns, and, most impressively, the stunningly beautiful decorative ceiling and skylight. Exquisite details like gold-painted egg-and-dart motifs and floral medallions add to the timeless elegance of the space.
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Entrance To The Grand Lobby Of The Hermitage Hotel
Once the backdrop to the battle over women's right to vote—The Hermitage Hotel is located mere minutes from the Tennessee State Capitol and was often at center stage during the months leading up to the 19th amendment's ratification—the Grand Lobby still boasts many of the distinctive design details from the hotel's early years, including the original marble and its breathtakingly opulent ceiling. Ascending into the lobby by way of the main staircase only adds to the grand entrance.
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Stained Glass Ceiling In The Hermitage Hotel's Grand Lobby
Without question, the crown jewel of The Hermitage Hotel is the opulent ceiling of the Grand Lobby. Soaring over Tennessee marble floors and luxuriant seating, an intricately painted skylight is the pièce de résistance and features exquisite details like depictions of Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. His further association with doorways and passages makes him a fitting addition to this majestic intersection.
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Seating Area In The Grand Lobby
Between the soaring vaulted ceiling and magnificent painted skylight above and the Italian marble columns below, the Grand Lobby of The Hermitage Hotel is a veritable jewel box. Bespoke furniture crafted out of antiqued gold or upholstered in tourmaline-hued velvets complements the scene to glittering effect.
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Grand Lobby Of The Hermitage Hotel
Plush seating areas, dramatic archways, palatial marble columns, and a stunningly beautiful ornamented ceiling, complete with a magnificent painted glass skylight, put the 'grand' in the Grand Lobby, which was designed in the early 20th century. Elegant chandeliers, glittering mirrors, and a cozy fireplace only add to the grandeur.
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Entrance To The Hermitage Hotel
Opened in 1910 as the first 5-star hotel in Tennessee, The Hermitage Hotel boasts a distinguished heritage of hospitality. Its tradition of excellence is etched into its very walls, with dignified Ionic capitals, gracious arched windows, and an ornate entablature creating a grand entrance to this Beaux-Arts-style beauty.
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Historical Drawing Of The Hermitage Hotel At Night
Opened in September 1910, The Hermitage Hotel was, at the time, the third skyscraper in Nashville at ten stories tall. It was also touted as "fireproof, noise proof, and dustproof," important credentials for a luxury hotel, especially one located so close to the Tennessee State Capitol Building.
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The Grand Ballroom As A Dining Room Circa 1913
Once a gorgeous dining hall, this elegant room is now the hotel's Grand Ballroom, boasting the same beautiful wood paneling, ornate ceiling, and glittering chandeliers that it did in the past.
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Street View Of The Hermitage Hotel Circa 1914
Horse-drawn carriages are parked in front of The Hermitage Hotel just a few years after its opening in this historic image circa 1914.
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Concert By The First Tennessee Infantry Band In Front Of The Hermitage Hotel
The First Tennessee Infantry Band plays in front of The Hermitage Hotel in "A Salute to Our Heroes" to ask Nashville natives to buy war bonds.
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Hermitage Hotel Staff Circa 1936
Hermitage Hotel staff members from 1936 line up to take a group photograph.
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First Tennessee Infantry Band In Front Of The Hermitage Hotel
Members of the First Tennessee Infantry Band ride past the entrance to The Hermitage Hotel.
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Grill Room Circa 1913
Currently home to The Hermitage Hotel's new signature restaurant, Drusie & Darr, guests staying at the hotel once dined at a German-style rathskeller known as the Grill Room, which boasted a vaulted ceiling held up by several massive columns.
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Women Dining At The Hermitage Hotel
The Hermitage Hotel has been a gathering spot for the women of Nashville ever since its opening. This was especially true during the fight for women's right to vote when the hotel was filled with suffragists and anti-suffrage campaigners.
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The State Room
With a stationary boardroom table, high-backed, ergonomically designed leather chairs, and abundant natural lighting, The State Room is perfect for intimate board meetings, with 357 square feet of space and room for 10.
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Event Setup In The Grand Ballroom
With its rich Russian walnut paneling and glamorous chandeliers dripping from the impressive ornamental ceiling like jewels, the Grand Ballroom offers an alluring setting for any wedding celebration.
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The Grand Ballroom
Nestled just off of the lavish lobby, the Grand Ballroom is a striking backdrop for gatherings of all sorts, whether an extravagant wedding, sizeable meeting, or other special events. Touting almost 2,500 square feet of unobstructed space, as well as exquisite Russian walnut paneling beneath an ornate coffered ceiling, this versatile venue is sure to make a statement.
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The Veranda
Boasting abundant natural light and sweeping views of 6th Avenue through a row of dreamy French doors, The Veranda is a sumptuously charming setting for elegant yet easygoing celebrations, with stately stone pillars delightfully juxtaposed against a sky-blue arched ceiling painted with whimsical puffy clouds.