Framingham Castle Reopens as Three Hotels After Extensive Renovations

The 371-room property, formerly known as the Sheraton Tara Hotel, has been transformed into the Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites Framingham, and TownePlace Suites Framingham.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:48pm

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A minimalist, high-contrast studio photograph of a polished, geometric model of a castle-shaped hotel building, floating on a clean, monochromatic background and dramatically lit to convey a sense of investment, adaptation, and reinvention in the hospitality industry.The renovated Framingham castle-shaped hotel property, now home to three distinct hotel brands, symbolizes the hospitality industry's ability to adapt and reinvent historic assets.Framingham Today

The Framingham Collection, a unique castle-shaped hotel visible from the Massachusetts Turnpike, has undergone extensive renovations and reopened as three separate hotels under different brand names. The property, originally opened in 1975 as the Sheraton Tara Hotel, was purchased by XSS Hotels and Colwen Hotels in 2021 and has since been transformed into the Renaissance Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Fairfield Inn & Suites Framingham, and TownePlace Suites Framingham.

Why it matters

The renovation and rebranding of the Framingham Collection represents a significant investment in the local hospitality industry, providing a unique multi-hotel destination for travelers and event organizers. The project also highlights the ongoing transformation of the Framingham area, as the city continues to attract new development and investment.

The details

The $24.73 million renovation project, supported by a mortgage from M&T Bank, included new furniture, renovated bathrooms, and upgrades to public spaces. The event space at the site is now known as Renaissance Framingham Weddings & Events, containing more than 25,000 square feet of event space capable of accommodating up to 1,000 guests.

  • The property was purchased by XSS Hotels and Colwen Hotels in January 2021.
  • Renovations were completed in 2023, with the site receiving a 2026 assessment of $30.15 million.
  • The three hotels officially opened on March 19, 2026.

The players

XSS Hotels

A New Hampshire-based hotel management and development company that co-owns and operates the Framingham Collection.

Colwen Hotels

A New Hampshire-based hotel management and development company that co-owns and operates the Framingham Collection.

M&T Bank

A Buffalo-based bank that provided a $24.73 million mortgage to support the renovation of the Framingham Collection.

People's United Bank

A bank that purchased the Framingham Collection site for $14.4 million after the foreclosure of the previous owner, later transferring the property to an entity managed by XSS.

Ares Management Corp.

A Los Angeles-based investment firm that previously owned the Framingham Collection site through the entity AP WCP Framingham LLC.

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What they’re saying

“The three brands in one location give Colwen increased flexibility in serving guests.”

— Stephanie Paschal, Regional Director of Sales, Colwen Hotels

What’s next

The Framingham Collection is now open and operating as three separate hotels, offering a range of accommodations and event spaces to serve the local market.

The takeaway

The renovation and rebranding of the Framingham Collection represents a significant investment in the local hospitality industry, providing a unique multi-hotel destination that can cater to a variety of traveler needs and event organizer requirements. This project highlights the ongoing transformation and development of the Framingham area, as the city continues to attract new businesses and investment.