Franklin, Tennessee Hotel Gives Visitors a Glimpse of History They Can't Find Anywhere Else

FRANKLIN, TN--(Marketwired - Jul 31, 2013) - With a vibrant and historic downtown, a world-class music scene and Civil War sites that simply cannot be reproduced, it's no wonder that Franklin, Tennessee was recently ranked by Livability.com as one of the top 10 cities for historic preservation. And while it is a great place to live, the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs knows the city is also an inspiring place to visit.

Those who've never dropped in on the city may be surprised by just how many things there are to do in Franklin, Tennessee. Golf, hiking and tennis are all within a few miles of the hotel, and the historic districts throughout the city feature a breathtaking array of antebellum architecture that create a visual feast for locals and visitors alike. Preservation groups have also undertaken seemingly impossible tasks, like reclaiming parts of a Civil War battlefield from private businesses and rehabilitating a landmark movie theater built in 1937. As result, the history here is more than ephemeral -- it's something people can see, touch and experience.

Of course, finding the right lodging in Franklin, Tennessee is just as important as deciding what to see while in town. That's where the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs enters the picture. Unique among hotels near Brentwood, it offers expansive meeting services (think 29,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with outdoor options) alongside graciously appointed guest rooms. Plug-in panels let visitors connect their laptops, digital cameras, MP3 players and video-game players to the 37-inch, flat-screen HD televisions, while traditional furniture and plush featherbeds remind guests they are enjoying quintessential Southern hospitality.

With Nashville just 20 minutes away, this hotel is ideally suited to discovering more than one historic town. From music to Civil War sites, architecture to plantations, Franklin and the surrounding area may be notable for their historic preservation, but the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs proves that contemporary comforts make that history a lot more fun to explore.

About the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
Whether travelers are searching for a hotel that can make their next business trip a success, or a charming destination from which they can explore historic sites and cultural attractions, the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs is just the ticket. Guests arriving for business, for example, enjoy complimentary Internet in the lobby and public areas, 29,000 square feet of meeting space and an outdoor event space that lets them appreciate why other travelers visit just for fun. After all, this appealing historic city, located only 20 minutes from Nashville, captivates visitors' imaginations with attractions like Carnton Plantation, Historic Downtown Franklin and Vanderbilt University. But no matter what brings guests to this Southern hotel, the amenities are sure to entice them back. Three concierge levels, a new lobby, an indoor saltwater pool, a fitness center and a jogging trail heighten the quality of each stay, while three eateries cater to guests' more practical needs. Each of the 300 guest rooms, meanwhile, is a study in Southern charm. Rich colors, woodwork and finely appointed furniture evoke the glory of the South, while plush featherbeds and down comforters make guests comfortable. The result is a property that appreciates its past as much as it anticipates its future.

About Marriott Hotels
With 500 hotels and resorts in nearly 60 countries around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest's stay, enabling the next generation to Travel Brilliantly. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom, Future of Meetings and Mobile Guest Services that elevates style & design and technology. All Marriott hotels participate in the award winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information, visit www.MarriottHotels.com.

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