Historic Castle Hotel in Framingham Debuts After Major Transformation

The Framingham Hotel Collection now features three Marriott-branded properties on a unified campus.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 10:51pm

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Colwen Hotels and XSS Hotels have completed a sweeping, multi-year transformation of the historic 'Castle Hotel' in Framingham, Massachusetts, relaunching it as The Framingham Hotel Collection. The new campus features three Marriott-branded properties - the Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites Framingham, and TownePlace Suites Framingham - totaling 371 guestrooms and suites.

Why it matters

The redevelopment of this longtime landmark along the Massachusetts Turnpike preserves the castle-inspired architecture while introducing modern amenities and expanded hospitality offerings. The unified, multi-brand campus allows the hotels to serve a wide range of traveler needs while honoring the property's legacy.

The details

Originally opened in 1975 as the Sheraton Tara Hotel, the castle-inspired structure has been transformed to blend heritage architecture with contemporary design. The project features updated public areas, technology-enhanced meeting spaces, and three new dining concepts - Malone's Irish Pub & Social, Provisions Hearth & Kitchen, and Tara Cafe. The Renaissance property anchors the development as a full-service hotel with redesigned guestrooms, updated gathering spaces, and more than 25,000 square feet of flexible event space.

  • The project was completed in March 2026.
  • The Framingham Hotel Collection officially debuted in March 2026.

The players

Colwen Hotels

A hotel management and development company that collaborated with XSS Hotels on the Framingham Hotel Collection redevelopment.

XSS Hotels

A hotel management and development company that collaborated with Colwen Hotels on the Framingham Hotel Collection redevelopment.

Marriott International

The global hotel company under which all three properties in the Framingham Hotel Collection operate, allowing guests to earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points.

Stephanie Paschal

The Regional Director of Sales for Colwen Hotels, who commented on the project's completion.

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What they’re saying

“We are proud to expand our collaboration with Marriott and elevate this landmark. Housing three distinct brands in one destination allows us to serve guests and groups with incredible flexibility while honoring the castle's legacy.”

— Stephanie Paschal, Regional Director of Sales, Colwen Hotels

The takeaway

The Framingham Hotel Collection's redevelopment of the historic 'Castle Hotel' into a unified, multi-brand campus preserves the property's iconic architecture while introducing modern hospitality amenities and flexible event spaces. This project signals a new era for one of MetroWest's most recognizable landmarks, blending its legacy with contemporary design and expanded offerings to serve a wide range of travelers.