For nearly 115 years, The Hermitage Hotel has been a holiday mainstay.
To natives, it is nearly unrecognizable now, except for one time-tested place: The Hermitage Hotel.
The Hermitage is Nashvilles hotel, says Dee Patel, managing director.
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Its always belonged to its people.
And thats especially true during the holiday season.
The building was designed by Tennessee architect James E.R.
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Carpenter in the Beaux Arts style, complete with a brick-and-polychrome terra-cotta exterior and arched doorways and windows throughout.
The War Of The Roses
Tom Vickstrom, The Hermitages in-house historian.
The battle became known as The War of the Roses.
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A New Look For An Grand Old Hotel
That year, the hotel began a restoration-and-redesign project.
Uniting The Past And Present
History served as a well of inspiration.
The bird hidden within the verandas faux-sky ceiling (painted in 2002) inspired the art and decor.
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The ladies room has now put in a bid to outdo the mens, says Vickstrom.
Trees are displayed in the adjoining veranda and ballroom, with distinguished color schemes complementing their prefs.
A beautiful backdrop for an exciting array of festive events.
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It just wouldnt be the holidays at The Hermitage without their Christmas Day Brunch in the lobby.
Like Patel, Ive begun taking my 5-year-old daughter each year.
