211 N 1st St, Nashville, Tennessee, United States | (251) 219-4428
Located walking distance to Nissan Stadium
Reasonable rates with free parking, hot breakfast, and shuttle service
Rooms include microwaves,
mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs
Restaurant and bar serving casual fare
Event space for up to 300 people
Indoor heated saltwater pool
Business center with Internet-connected computers
Fitness center with cardio and weight-training equipment
Pantry that sells frozen dinners, snacks, and sundries
Free Wi-Fi throughout
In an industrial area on the outskirts of
downtown
Thin walls means noise reaches rooms
Located in a light industrial area across the Cumberland River east of downtown, the lower-middle-range Clarion Hotel Nashville Downtown-Stadium is within walking distance of Nissan Stadium, making it a popular choice for football fans. It has an indoor saltwater pool, event space, a restaurant and bar, and fitness center, along with such freebies as a hot breakfast, parking, and shuttle service to downtown. Its 180 rooms were renovated in 2014 and come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers. But guests have complained about poorly insulated walls that let in ambient noise, and the surrounding industrial area isn’t an
attractive area to explore. Travelers should consider the Capitol Hotel Downtown Nashville, which is closer to the sights and has lower rates.
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Scene
A lively hotel with bright, Las Vegas-style decor
While the hotel draws a good share of football fans attending games at nearby Nissan
Stadium, it also caters to tourists in town to explore Music City. Weekends can be festive and
lively, and the bright, playful decor reminiscent of a Las Vegas casino reflects this. Black-based carpeting with
bold stripes or busy swirling patterns of several neon-bright colors line the
floors of the lobby, hallways, and breakfast area. Equally bright colors are used in the ultra-modern furniture, contemporary artwork, and the
surface of the popular square bar, where distinctive, polished steel pillars
are nearby. Whimsical, hand-painted portraits of country music legends, such as Roger Miller, decorate various public spaces. Miller first opened the hotel in 1968 and named it King of the Road Hotel, after his big hit.
Location
In a light industrial area near Nissan Stadium east of downtown
The hotel is located in a light industrial area just across
the Cumberland River east of downtown Nashville, about three minutes
off Interstate 24. There are a few restaurants within a five-minute walk, and Nissan Stadium is about a 10-minute walk away. But the immediate area is not an attractive area to walk around, and downtown isn't within walking distance. The
hotel operates a free downtown shuttle service that puts Music City Center, Ryman Auditorium,
Bridgestone Arena, and the Country Music Hall of Fame within a seven-minute ride. The Tennessee State Capitol is 10
minutes away, and Vanderbilt University is a 10- to 15-minute drive. Gaylord Opryland Resort &
Convention Center and Nashville International Airport are 15 to 20 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Brightly decorated, with mini-fridges, microwaves, and free Wi-Fi
Guest rooms at this Clarion were renovated in 2014, with funky, ultra-modern
decor apparent in its bright, neon-like colors. The fuchsia carpet with black
and tan swirls is akin to carpeting typically seen on a Las Vegas casino floor.
It's accented by bright orange armchairs, fuchsia ottomans, solid neon-green
drapes, and padded headboards with fuchsia and neon-green squares. Bright gold
or multicolor bed throws and bolster pillows accent white bedding, and walls
are painted light gray. Matching dark-wood furniture includes nightstands,
dressers, and desks with stainless steel trim. Despite the bright colors, the
overall motif is rather dark. The bedroom area is not large, and
Double-Queen Rooms are a bit tight. King Rooms have more
space around the beds. Bathrooms have more traditional decor, with roomy, dark-wood vanities with tan granite tops, beige tile floors,
and beige walk-in showers with clear glass doors. Rooms are clean, and
guests consistently praise the beds for their comfort. Many guests, however, have complained about noise from neighboring rooms and the
nearby highway. Some rooms offer nice views of the city skyline,
while others overlook the parking lot and adjacent industrial lots. All rooms come with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, magnifying
mirrors, ergonomic desk chairs, and free Wi-Fi.
Features
Free parking, breakfast, and downtown shuttle service, plus an on-site restaurant and pool
The Clarion Hotel Nashville Downtown-Stadium packs in the freebies, which include breakfast, parking, and shuttle service. Breakfast includes eggs and other hot items, and the restaurant and bar
serves casual fare for lunch and dinner. The lobby pantry sells frozen dinners,
snacks, beverages, and sundries. Free coffee and tea are available all day.
Laundry facilities are also available. Event space can accommodate up to 300 people and includes
an outdoor plaza. The business center has two computer stations with Internet
access and a printer. The heated
indoor saltwater pool is eight feet deep, with plenty of loungers
surrounding it. Several cardio and weight-training machines are offered in the
fitness center, along with free weights. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
