The upscale Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a true destination resort and among the nation’s most popular venues for major conventions. Nine acres of lush, climate-controlled gardens attract droves of tourists, as does fast access to Opry Mills and Grand Ole Opry. Amenities include a full-service spa, 17 dining options, and numerous shops. There are almost 3,000 guest rooms that are spacious and tastefully decorated with contemporary details. But the resort’s sheer size can make it confusing and daunting to simply get around. It’s certainly not for everyone, and it’s not inexpensive, with often-hefty room rates, daily resort fees, and pricey parking. Travelers looking for a smaller, more intimate property could try the boutique Hutton Hotel, which has a stylish look and wine receptions.
The upscale Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a true destination resort and among the nation’s most popular venues for major conventions. Nine acres of lush, climate-controlled gardens attract droves of tourists, as does fast access to Opry Mills and Grand Ole Opry. Amenities include a full-service spa, 17 dining options, and numerous shops. There are almost 3,000 guest rooms that are spacious and tastefully decorated with contemporary details. But the resort’s sheer size can make it confusing and daunting to simply get around. It’s certainly not for everyone, and it’s not inexpensive, with often-hefty room rates, daily resort fees, and pricey parking. Travelers looking for a smaller, more intimate property could try the boutique Hutton Hotel, which has a stylish look and wine receptions.
The upper-middle-range Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville is a classy hotel that’s fresh from an extensive 2013 renovation. Its 340 rooms are spacious and feature stylish decor that's sophisticated, while still paying homage to the city’s country music roots. With a fine-dining restaurant and attached steakhouse, upscale dining is possible without leaving the property, plus there's a modern fitness center as well as ample meeting facilities and event space. It’s a great choice for anyone visiting adjacent Vanderbilt University, and the hotel's free shuttle takes guests to most attractions downtown. Rates are expensive, however, especially for a hotel outside of the downtown area. Travelers seeking something near the convention center or music scene might want to check out the Hilton Nashville Downtown.
The upper-middle-range Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville is a classy hotel that’s fresh from an extensive 2013 renovation. Its 340 rooms are spacious and feature stylish decor that's sophisticated, while still paying homage to the city’s country music roots. With a fine-dining restaurant and attached steakhouse, upscale dining is possible without leaving the property, plus there's a modern fitness center as well as ample meeting facilities and event space. It’s a great choice for anyone visiting adjacent Vanderbilt University, and the hotel's free shuttle takes guests to most attractions downtown. Rates are expensive, however, especially for a hotel outside of the downtown area. Travelers seeking something near the convention center or music scene might want to check out the Hilton Nashville Downtown.
The three-pearl Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport offers a convenient shuttle to and from the Nashville International Airport. The 105 bright rooms are modern with great perks like kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, gym, business center, 24/7 convenience store, and coin-operated laundry room. It’s a big hit with extended-stay guests, even though it lacks a restaurant and has some complaints concerning room cleanliness. Note that extensive housekeeping services are only provided every five days. As an alternative, the Four Points by Sheraton Nashville Airport has a restaurant and bar on-site.
The three-pearl Home2 Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport offers a convenient shuttle to and from the Nashville International Airport. The 105 bright rooms are modern with great perks like kitchens, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There’s a free hot breakfast, an indoor pool, gym, business center, 24/7 convenience store, and coin-operated laundry room. It’s a big hit with extended-stay guests, even though it lacks a restaurant and has some complaints concerning room cleanliness. Note that extensive housekeeping services are only provided every five days. As an alternative, the Four Points by Sheraton Nashville Airport has a restaurant and bar on-site.
The mid-range Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Nashville - Opryland attracts conference attendees and concert-goers headed to the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, which is just across the street. Its 113 guest rooms are clean and comfortable, though decor is bland, and they're equipped with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The hotel has a lovely indoor pool as well as a small fitness center and freebies including parking, breakfast, and shuttle service to the airport and nearby Gaylord Resort. Rates are pricey, however, and travelers might want to compare with some of the other properties in the area, such as the Best Western Suites Near Opryland.
The mid-range Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Nashville - Opryland attracts conference attendees and concert-goers headed to the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, which is just across the street. Its 113 guest rooms are clean and comfortable, though decor is bland, and they're equipped with coffeemakers, microwaves, and mini-fridges. The hotel has a lovely indoor pool as well as a small fitness center and freebies including parking, breakfast, and shuttle service to the airport and nearby Gaylord Resort. Rates are pricey, however, and travelers might want to compare with some of the other properties in the area, such as the Best Western Suites Near Opryland.
The Best Western Plus Belle Meade Inn & Suites is a well-maintained, reasonably priced mid-range hotel off Interstate 40. Its 57 traditionally styled rooms were renovated in 2014, and include suites with sitting areas, and granite and marble touches in the bathrooms, some of which have whirlpool tubs. All rooms come with microwaves and mini-fridges, and a free hot breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel has a large outdoor L-shaped pool, a small fitness center, a business center, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Be aware that the hotel is on a heavily trafficked street, and rooms facing the interstate pick up some road noise, although it’s not excessive. Travelers might want to also consider the nearby Holiday Inn Express Nashville W-I40/Whitebridge Road, but rates will be higher.
The Best Western Plus Belle Meade Inn & Suites is a well-maintained, reasonably priced mid-range hotel off Interstate 40. Its 57 traditionally styled rooms were renovated in 2014, and include suites with sitting areas, and granite and marble touches in the bathrooms, some of which have whirlpool tubs. All rooms come with microwaves and mini-fridges, and a free hot breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel has a large outdoor L-shaped pool, a small fitness center, a business center, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Be aware that the hotel is on a heavily trafficked street, and rooms facing the interstate pick up some road noise, although it’s not excessive. Travelers might want to also consider the nearby Holiday Inn Express Nashville W-I40/Whitebridge Road, but rates will be higher.
This mid-range chain hotel is conveniently located for visiting Nashville's sights. Right in the heart of downtown, it's within walking distance to top attractions and dining spots, including the Country Music Hall of Fame. The 154 modern guest rooms are clean and spacious, and some of have whirlpool baths. Larger suites with kitchenettes are also available. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
This mid-range chain hotel is conveniently located for visiting Nashville's sights. Right in the heart of downtown, it's within walking distance to top attractions and dining spots, including the Country Music Hall of Fame. The 154 modern guest rooms are clean and spacious, and some of have whirlpool baths. Larger suites with kitchenettes are also available. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
The mid-range Capitol Hotel Downtown Nashville is fresh from a 2015 renovation that transformed the former motel into a modern and stylish hotel. Travelers seeking a night on the town without busting the budget will find this hotel an attractive option that’s within walking distance of Bridgestone arena. Its 100 rooms are small but clean and tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and mini-fridges, and all guests get a free hot breakfast. Like many downtown Nashville hotels, it fills up during major conventions and busy weekends, so plan ahead and have a back-up hotel. One alternative with rates that are at least close on many dates is the DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville-Downtown, a two-minute walk from the convention center.
The mid-range Capitol Hotel Downtown Nashville is fresh from a 2015 renovation that transformed the former motel into a modern and stylish hotel. Travelers seeking a night on the town without busting the budget will find this hotel an attractive option that’s within walking distance of Bridgestone arena. Its 100 rooms are small but clean and tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and mini-fridges, and all guests get a free hot breakfast. Like many downtown Nashville hotels, it fills up during major conventions and busy weekends, so plan ahead and have a back-up hotel. One alternative with rates that are at least close on many dates is the DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville-Downtown, a two-minute walk from the convention center.
The two-pearl GuestHouse Inn & Suites Nashville/Music City is a budget-friendly hotel with 184 spacious rooms offering mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. However, rooms have dark decor, budget furnishings need updating, and past guests report various housekeeping and maintenance issues. Features include an indoor pool, a lounge with nightly live music, free parking, free breakfast, and a free shuttle service to both the nearby Gaylord Opryland Resort and to the airport. But travelers should comparison shop a bit as there are many attractive choices nearby at comparable rates, including the Best Western Suites Near Opryland.
The two-pearl GuestHouse Inn & Suites Nashville/Music City is a budget-friendly hotel with 184 spacious rooms offering mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. However, rooms have dark decor, budget furnishings need updating, and past guests report various housekeeping and maintenance issues. Features include an indoor pool, a lounge with nightly live music, free parking, free breakfast, and a free shuttle service to both the nearby Gaylord Opryland Resort and to the airport. But travelers should comparison shop a bit as there are many attractive choices nearby at comparable rates, including the Best Western Suites Near Opryland.
The three-pearl Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville – Green Hills is a lovely property located next to the Mall at Green Hills, about a 10-minute drive from downtown. Georgian-inspired architecture and decor grace the lobby, and a well-rounded lineup of features includes a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and freebies like hot breakfast, weekday afternoon snacks and alcohol, an area shuttle, and Wi-Fi throughout. There's also a fitness center on-site, though it's small. The hotel's 97 units are a bit dark, but they're comfortable and all come with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, and Suites with kitchenettes and sleeper sofas are available. Travelers looking for accommodations closer to Vanderbilt University and to downtown can check out Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville – Vanderbilt – Elliston Place, which often has similar rates.
The three-pearl Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville – Green Hills is a lovely property located next to the Mall at Green Hills, about a 10-minute drive from downtown. Georgian-inspired architecture and decor grace the lobby, and a well-rounded lineup of features includes a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, and freebies like hot breakfast, weekday afternoon snacks and alcohol, an area shuttle, and Wi-Fi throughout. There's also a fitness center on-site, though it's small. The hotel's 97 units are a bit dark, but they're comfortable and all come with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers, and Suites with kitchenettes and sleeper sofas are available. Travelers looking for accommodations closer to Vanderbilt University and to downtown can check out Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville – Vanderbilt – Elliston Place, which often has similar rates.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville-Downtown is a mid-range chain hotel with an enviable location, just two minutes from the Music City Convention Center. Many other attractions are close by as well, and a free downtown shuttle enhances the convenience. The 341 guest rooms are clean and comfortable, with rich, pleasing decor. Amenities include room service, an indoor pool, and a lounge with live music nightly. But, as with many Nashville hotels in and around downtown, rates are expensive, as is the valet-only parking. The Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown is an attractive alternative with comparable rates.
The DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville-Downtown is a mid-range chain hotel with an enviable location, just two minutes from the Music City Convention Center. Many other attractions are close by as well, and a free downtown shuttle enhances the convenience. The 341 guest rooms are clean and comfortable, with rich, pleasing decor. Amenities include room service, an indoor pool, and a lounge with live music nightly. But, as with many Nashville hotels in and around downtown, rates are expensive, as is the valet-only parking. The Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown is an attractive alternative with comparable rates.