NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 29, 2017) Castlerock Asset Management is thrilled to announce today the appointment of Hugh Templeman as General Manager of The Westin Nashville. With over three decades of experience working in both luxury and lifestyle hotels, most recently as Regional Vice President for Viceroy Snowmass, Templeman will lead the operation of the 456-room property.
“Hugh’s history of working with both international and domestic luxury hotel brands, such as the Ritz-Carlton and the Four Seasons, has added an excellent element to the Westin Nashville and we believe his experience makes him the perfect fit for this position,” says Ray Waters, Vice President of Castlerock Asset Management.
As General Manager for Viceroy Snowmass, Templeman lead the hotel team to trade out of receivership, ensured profitability and viability by achieving budgets and goals, and repositioned various divisions and departments to ensure standards, financial goals and customer and employee satisfaction were met. Templeman was promoted to Regional Vice President for the company in 2013, still based at the Viceroy Snowmass. During his time at the property, this celebrated five-star luxury resort was highlighted as one of the Top Resorts in Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards, one of the Top 50 Hotels in the United States in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, and one of Departures’ Best Luxury Fall Destinations, in addition to becoming listed as a AAA Four Diamond Hotel.
Prior to his work at Viceroy Snowmass, Templeman opened Viceroy New York, managed ownership transitions in Viceroy New York, Viceroy Miami, and Cassa New York, assisted in securing Viceroy Chicago to the portfolio, and implemented a revised operational incentive plan. Additionally, Templeman has served as General Manager of Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills, Hotel Manager and Director of Sales for The Four Seasons Hotel Dublin, and 6 years of service with the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company both as a Director of Sales and Marketing and directing room operations for international and domestic locations.
“I am excited to bring my own touch in luxury hospitality to the job, and I will work hard to ensure that the Westin ideals are upheld and that our Music City guests enjoy the very best in service and comfort here,” says Templeman.
Conveniently located near the city’s entertainment district and adjacent to the Music City Center, The Westin Nashville is specifically created to be a reflection of the city’s energy and Southern sophistication. Designed by David Mexico Design Group and Bullock Smith and Partners, each of the hotel’s 454 guest rooms features custom artwork and design details inspired by the city and region. Included are three penthouse/style entertainment suites, three hospitality suites and eight executive suites, each distinctly designed with its own character and motif. Catering to a wide range of guests from leisure travelers to business conventions, The Westin Nashville boasts 20,000 square feet of adaptable event space, including pre-function areas and 12 dynamic meeting venues. The Vanderbilt Ballroom offers reception seating for up to 500 guests.
