Charlestowne Hotels proudly opens The Bristol Hotel as the first and only boutique hotel in Bristol, the Appalachian mountain city straddling Tennessee and Virginia. A significant addition to Charlestowne's extensive adaptive reuse portfolio, the management company partnered with developer McCall Capital on the historic preservation of the 65-room hotel, which opens at the original site of Bristol's striking 1925 Executive Plaza building. Charlestowne's team will continue to manage the operations, marketing and revenue management for the hotel and its two dining outlets, including an Appalachian-inspired family-style restaurant and the city's first rooftop bar.
Strategically located adjacent to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate, The Bristol Hotel includes 54 rooms, and 11 suites including a spacious 1,194-square-foot suite combining two rooms on the top floor. The design preserves original architectural elements, such as exposed brick and hand-pressed lettering, along with the former elevator pulley system which is repurposed for decorative use as a main focal point in the lobby. For groups, the property features up to 3,000 square feet of meeting space including a historic 1920's arcade that has been transformed into an entryway for dinners, weddings and other social events.
The hotel introduces guests to the spirit of Appalachia through regional culinary traditions and localized excursions, including guided hikes on the Appalachian Trail, fly-fishing excursions, a country music experience and Virginia wine tastings. Lumac, Bristol's first and only rooftop bar, will offer hand-crafted libations paired with live music and panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Vivian's Table, the hotel's signature street-level restaurant, will serve family-style, Southern Appalachian cuisine with farm fresh bounty and original recipes passed down by the owner's mother.
The Bristol Hotel joins Charlestowne's growing collection of adaptive reuse projects including The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens in St. Augustine, Florida, The Fairlane Hotel in Nashville, Hotel Clermont in Atlanta and The Foundry Hotel in Asheville, North Carolina (opening November 2018). Known for a tailored, hands-on management approach, Charlestowne will integrate strategic sales and marketing initiatives along with significant community outreach to ensure the property reaches full revenue potential.
