Edmonds, Wash. — January 18, 2011 — The Hotel Group (THG) recently assumed management of the Guesthouse Inn & Suites Nashville - Music Valley, located at 2420 Music Valley Dr. The property is a top lodging destination in the Music City and situated less than a mile from the Grand Ole Opry and Gaylord Opryland Complex.

This is the first Guesthouse Inn & Suites property (owned by 4th & Church, LLC) operated by THG and is the 27th hotel in its portfolio of owned and/or managed hotels. The company has managed more than 100 properties in 20 states and directed the design and construction of more than 30 new lodging properties.

"We are pleased to add the Guesthouse Inn & Suites brand to our growing portfolio," said Lara Latture, THG’s Executive Vice President and Principal. "Our immediate focus will be to increase efficiencies, bottom-line performance and revenues.
 
"With our Hilton Suites property located nearby in Brentwood and THG operations office in Franklin, The Hotel Group is well positioned to transition this property," Latture said. "We will cross-utilize staff and our local corporate team to rekindle relationships within the community and secure sales opportunities. For the Guesthouse Inn & Suites Nashville - Music Valley, it's business as usual. Nearly every associate  will remain in place with the goal of nurturing relationships with the folks at Gaylord to maintain overflow business, and establishing new relationships among the business community and local neighborhoods to attract new corporate and leisure accounts. The immediate future is looking bright for this hotel."

In the Heart of Music City
The Guesthouse Inn & Suites Nashville - Music Valley is one of the top lodging choices in Music City, featuring 184-rooms with 13 two-room suites, and includes: Complimentary Deluxe Hot Continental Breakfast, Free Airport Shuttle, Free USA Today, Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access, and 2,509 square feet of meeting space to accommodate up to 100 event participants. A Business Center is on site, along with Fitness Center/Exercise room and Indoor Pool.

Nearby family attractions include the Adventure Science Museum, The Hermitage - Home of President Andrew Jackson, the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, and Nashville Shores Waterpark and resort.

According to Brian Latture, THG’s Regional Director of Operations, no capital improvements are planned for the property at this time.

"The Guesthouse Inn & Suites Nashville - Music Valley is a lovely property that prides itself in offering personalized guest service -- from free covered parking to complimentary Nashville Airport and Opryland Hotel shuttle service," he said. "We hope everyone visiting Nashville makes the Guesthouse Inn & Suites Nashville - Music City their home-away-from-home."
 
For more information on the Guesthouse Inn & Suites Nashville - Music Valley, visit www.guesthouseintl.com/hotels/musicvalley. For more information on THG and the services it offers, visit www.thehotelgroup.com.

About The Hotel Group
THG is a nationally recognized Top 40 hotel company and currently manages and/or owns 27 properties in 10 states, representing 12 brands and employs more than 1,300 people. Since its inception in 1984, THG has managed more than 100 properties in 20 states, directed the design and construction of 30 new hotels, completed the acquisition of more than $125 million in private investment as the sponsor of Hotel Group Opportunity Funds I, II, III and IV. For more information, visit www.thehotelgroup.com or call 425-771-1788.