Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises, today announced its 2025 Star Awards. JW Marriott Nashville earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Recommended award and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
Known for its breathtaking skyline views from every guestroom and the celebrated dining at Bourbon Steak, led by Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina, JW Marriott Nashville offers refined service paired with Music City’s vibrant culture. Alongside its luxurious accommodations, guests can enjoy elevated amenities such as downtown Nashville's largest rooftop pool deck, complete with chic cabanas and a seasonal poolside bar, a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center featuring Peloton bikes, and the newly opened Japanese restaurant, sushi bar, and vinyl listening lounge, 888, which has quickly become a celebrity hotspot. A premier meetings destination, the property features 79,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces, including an exclusive outdoor event lawn, The Green at JW, spanning 17,000 square feet. At JW Marriott Nashville, every stay is crafted to inspire, connecting guests to the heart of the city with JW Marriott’s luxury standard, as supported by the property’s newly acquired status in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2025 Star Awards.
"This year’s Forbes Star Ratings are a true reflection of JW Marriott Nashville’s unwavering dedication to providing the best in luxury hospitality for our guests," said Kathryn Day, General Manager of JW Marriott in Nashville. "Our team is passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences that celebrate the energy of Music City, and this accolade further highlights their success in creating truly remarkable moments for our guests here in Nashville.”
Forbes Travel Guide is the world-renowned authority on excellence in hospitality, and JW Marriott Nashville is the latest addition to its illustrious annual Star Rating list.
“Forbes Travel Guide’s Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality,” says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. “This year’s list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today’s discerning guest.”
To view the new Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
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About JW Marriott Nashville:
JW Marriott Nashville, Nashville’s first true luxury hotel brand and a Marriott International “Hotel of the Year” award winner, offers the ideal location in the heart of downtown, adjacent to the state-of-the-art Music City Center. JW Marriott offers 533 guestrooms, inclusive of 37 suites, featuring stunning skyline views from floor-to-ceiling windows along with a broad array of amenities, including Nashville’s top-rated restaurant and steakhouse, Bourbon Steak by Michelin Starred Chef Michael Mina and newly opened Japanese vinyl concept, 888. Offering a diverse setting for business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits, the 33-story hotel features 79,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, including a 15,000-sq. ft. Grand Ballroom, and 17,000-sq. ft. event lawn aptly named, The Green at JW. JW Marriott Nashville is conveniently situated within easy walking distance to Bridgestone Arena, Lower Broadway, Nissan Stadium, and the trendy Gulch neighborhood. Owned and operated by Turnberry, JW Marriott Nashville is located at 201 8th Ave. South, Nashville, TN and officially opened its doors in July of 2018.
About Turnberry:
Turnberry is one of America's most dynamic real estate development groups with a fifty-year track record of creating destinations with its retail, hospitality, residential and commercial assets. The company portfolio includes the Aventura Mall, which comprises the world’s most recognized brands, chef-driven restaurants, limited edition experiences and museum caliber public art and design enjoyed by almost 30 million people annually; and Destin Commons, a 500,000+ square foot lifestyle center in Northwest Florida. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jackie Soffer, the company is collaborating with LeFrak to create Solé Mia, a 184-acre mixed use project in North Miami. Turnberry also owns and operates Town Center Aventura and an array of select services hotels like the Residence Inn by Marriott Aventura Mall and the Courtyard by Marriott Aventura.
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