Three cast-iron facades on Lower Broadway — two of them dating to the 1870s and among the last surviving examples of that building type in Nashville — form the streetscape identity of Dream Nashville, which threaded a new tower behind and between these landmarks when it opened in 2017. The marquee entrance, visible in the images between two ornate historic fronts, pulls guests through a covered porte-cochère into a property that holds around 168 rooms across twelve floors, the new construction rising discreetly in grey paneling above the preserved masonry below. The interiors carry two distinct registers. Guest rooms are dressed in deep navy — paneled walls, midnight velvet drapes, burnt-orange velvet sofas and throw cushions, brass sconce fittings — with topographic wallcovering behind the headboard giving the spaces a graphic energy that stops well short of maximalism. The bar off the lobby moves in a different direction entirely: dark walnut paneling, a coffered ceiling in a tight grid, a curved verde marble bar counter with fluted brass base, and amber velvet stools arranged along its arc suggest a 1930s supper club refracted through a contemporary eye. Upstairs, the all-day restaurant opens under a glazed atrium roof lined with navy subway tile columns and curved green leather banquettes, a white marble bar running its length — the whole room lit from above with stacked globe pendants that keep the mood closer to brasserie than hotel dining.

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Begin your downtown Nashville getaway at Dream Nashville, a historic boutique hotel set in the heart of Printers Alley. Once home to the storied Utopia Hotel and Climax Saloon, this thoughtfully restored landmark blends Tennessee heritage with modern sophistication. Inside, 168 art deco–inspired rooms and suites feature lofty ceilings, rich finishes and curated details that reflect the city’s creative spirit. From chef-driven dining at Stateside Kitchen to lively bars and nightlife, everything you love about Nashville—including Broadway’s legendary music scene—is just steps from your door.