McNeill Hotel Company has opened the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Memphis Germantown, a new addition to the Thornwood mixed-use development. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for early fall.
The five-story, 111-room hotel’s amenities include a restaurant and rooftop bar, which will open soon, as well as a fitness center, indoor pool and 6,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail.
The hotel was developed by Spence Ray and Mark Layne for McNeill Commercial Real Estate, with McNeill Hotel Company as property manager. Andrea Gillespie, principal, AK Design Studio, created the custom look and feel for the property. McNeill Commercial Real Estate also developed the Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis/Germantown for the MHC portfolio.
“We are especially proud to add this outstanding hometown property with excellent demand drivers to our management portfolio, working with brand partner Marriott International,” said Travis Murray, president, McNeill Hotel Company. “The developer paid special attention to both indoor and outdoor detailing during the hotel’s design and construction. This includes the signature use of brick and limestone on the exterior, which is a distinctive feature of Thornwood properties. Thornwood epitomizes modern living with old-world style. Modeled after European communities, Thornwood combines classic sensibilities with modern amenities. Its wide, tree-lined sidewalks, convenient parking, and nearby establishments such as the Germantown Athletic Club, GPAC and the Germantown Library give Thornwood a sense of history and community. Living, dining, shopping, lodging and the arts are all close to home.”
The property is located close to the Germantown Performing Arts Center, Municipal Park and The Great Hall conference center, as well as Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital.
Murray added, “The Hampton Inn & Suites Memphis/Germantown, also part of Thornwood, has been an outstanding performer, and we expect the same for the TownePlace Suites, which features substantial ground-floor retail that serves guests as well as the community in which it resides.”
