The Grand Wood Suites Is a small hotel located in Nashville Indiana. The small town is located near the Brown County state park, and Indianapolis is just under an hour away. The Grand Wood Suites have a total of nineteen units on three floors. located on a hill, guests have access to different levels of parking which allow every floor to be on ground level. each suite is 600 square feet with a kitchenette and dining area, bedroom, private bath, and a living room, with a pullout sofa. Across the parking lot, events can be held for families, weddings, and businesses with advanced notice to the innkeepers. The owners strive to give guests a quiet and relaxing experience. They have specially made soundproof walls to help guests feel comfortable in the space.
The Grand Wood Suites is located in the town of Nashville, Indiana, an hour outside of Indianapolis and a few minutes from Brown County State Park. The property is near the downtown area and is on a small hill. The building is three stories tall with a green roof and tan siding. Unique to the property is that all floors are considered to be on ground level. Guest do not need to climb stairs to get to any room due to parking on every level. the business has a total of 19 units. Each suite is approximately 600 hundred square feet. Each room has a living room or common area with a TV, queen-sized pullout couch, and a small table. Next to that is a dining area with a table and chairs, and depending on the room, a full-sized kitchen or kitchenette. Kitchenettes have a microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. There is a private bathroom in every room, along with a bedroom fitted with a king-sized bed. Some units also have an extra vanity sink and TV. Attached to every suite is a balcony or porch, depending on the level of the room.
A unique feature of the rooms is their soundproof walls. The walls were built thicker, with a small space in between to help dampen noise. Another unique feature of the property is its large hallways. They are 14 feet wide, and the occasional sofa or chairs creates small areas to socialize outside the rooms. On the third floor, there is a small common area with skylights and a small grouping of chairs for guest use. The property does host events but generally does not do so on their premises. On the other side of the parking lot is a large building belonging to the Brown County Historical Society. Partnered with the Grand Wood Suites, guests have access to the first two floors of the building to host events if they give advanced notice to the owner of the property. Weddings and family gatherings are common events hosted by the hotel.
The property does not provide breakfast to guests but encourages them to take advantage of the downtown area and its restaurants. A little down the block from the Grand Wood Suites is a restaurant called Heavenly Biscuit that is recommended by the owner. The downtown area is a couple of minutes away on foot, with over 300 shops and restaurants in the downtown area. A large attraction in the area is the Brown County State Park, mentioned by the owner to be one of the most visited state parks in the country and the largest in the state. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATV trails can be found throughout the park. Yellowwood State Park is also nearby, along with several lakes such as Lake Monroe and Lake Lemon, where visitors can fish and enjoy more aquatic activities.
The Grand wood Suites staff and owners want guests to feel at home when they walk through the front door. They strive to make a peaceful, quiet, and relaxing environment where guests can get away and enjoy the area around them. They often enjoy talking with patrons and helping them find activities or restaurants to make their stay better. They also respect privacy and strive to make it easier for those seeking less interaction with guests and staff. The lodging is very family-friendly as the typical demographics are couples and families staying in the area. The property does get repeat guests, and many have often commented on the cleanliness quiet atmosphere inside of the building. One patron mentioned this about his stay at the hotel; "My wife and I went down for a weekend get-a-way, and we were not disappointed. The room was very well appointed and comfortable. I can't say enough nice things about Roseanne, the property manager. She was very helpful and knowledgeable about the local area. Beautiful spot and close to everything."
Visitors often come during the fall season as foliage and leaves are changing colors, and the weather becomes milder. There are generally more events and festivals in town during the summer and fall seasons, such as a large October festival and a Christmas festival. The property is open year-round, and with advanced notice, events may be held at the adjacent building owned by Brown County's Historical Society.
The Grand Wood Suites was constructed 20 years ago in the early 2000s. The current owner's family has been in the hospitality industry for many years. The great grandfather of the current owner was encouraged by a few friends to get started in the hospitality industry. He owned a hotel himself and the traditions of working in the hospitality industry passed from generation to generation. The parents of the current owner were approached one day by a relative of this same family friend about the hospitality industry. They offered them tips and constructed long-term rental condos, calling the building Hidden Valley Inn. For many years it served in this proposal until the current owners purchased the property from the family friend. The fourteen foot wide hallways, extra thick walls to keep things quiet, and access to every level without stairs were all original recommendations from the parents. The current owner, after purchasing the property, began making renovations starting with the third floor. In the near future, the second and third floors will be renovated and the hotel will be more modern in aesthetics.
201 N Van Buren St
Nashville, Indiana 47448
United States
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Jimmy, Andy, Joy Tilton
