Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, will open Sept. 29, according to a Tuesday news release. The news comes after the country music icon died on Aug. 25 at age 80.
The 245-room hotel, created in partnership between Parton and themed attractions company Herschend, is “rooted in Dolly's lifelong connection to music and artistry,” according to the release. It includes two live entertainment venues, Parton’s Live and Jolene’s, as well as the 20,000-square-foot Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum dedicated to Parton’s life and legacy.
Situated on the entirety of the hotel’s third floor, the exhibit offers visitors an immersive journey “told through Dolly’s own perspective” and uses technology that allows “Dolly herself [to] guide guests through her life story.”
The hotel’s unique themed suites include the Acoustic Suites, which will feature Parton’s guitars and curated album art hung in each suite along with a king bed and seating area; the Six Sisters Suites, which will host up to six guests with three queen beds; and the two-story SongTeller Suite that provides a “transformative experience.”
SongTeller Hotel reservations open Sept. 14, with a scheduled lineup of performances from Parton’s relatives and emerging artists to follow.
The property builds on the 40-year relationship between Parton and Herschend, which is behind resort destinations Dollywood's DreamMore Resort & Spa and Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort, both located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The hotel’s debut coincides with more music-inspired properties coming onto the scene, such as the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel & Casino San Juan in Puerto Rico and UMusic Hotels’ immersive lifestyle hotel in Kansas City, Missouri.
SongTeller Hotel also opens as travelers increasingly seek unique, culturally immersive experiences during their stay, with more properties leveraging opportunities for storytelling.
