2324 Crestmoor Rd, Nashville, Tennessee, United States | (618) 248-8274
Handsome hotel with traditional Georgian-inspired architecture
Within a short walk of the Green Hills Mall and many restaurants
Guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges
Two-room Suites feature kitchenettes and sleeper sofas
Free breakfast buffet with eggs, sausage, and other hot items
Free weekday afternoon snacks and beer or wine
Heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, plus gas grill
Gym with cardio and strength-training equipment
Business center and meeting space for up to 75 people
Guest laundry room and valet dry cleaning and laundry
On-site minimart that sells sundries, snacks, and frozen treats
Free on-site parking and area shuttle
Not within walking distance of downtown
Dark and traditional decor may not appeal to everyone
Small fitness center
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.
Scene
A handsome Hampton Inn with an eye-catching lobby and subdued ambiance
This Hampton Inn kicks it up a notch in terms of design, with a lobby that has Georgian-inspired decor and rich details. Cherry wood paneling is used extensively, and traditional art, leather furniture, and rugs give the public spaces a touch of elegance. Shaded lamps cast warm, dramatic lighting on walls, creating a dark and intimate atmosphere, and there are white marble floors to balance the effect. A gas fireplace in the center of the seating area completes the cozy look. It's a quiet property despite being next to a busy mall, which attracts both business and leisure travelers, including wedding parties and those with business at the nearby universities.
Location
Next to the Mall at Green Hills, about 10 minutes south of downtown Nashville
The Hampton Inn is conveniently located in the upscale retail district of Green Hills, a suburb about a 10-minute drive south of downtown Nashville. The popular Mall at Green Hills is a three-minute walk from the hotel, and it has a movie theater in addition to shops and restaurants. Dozens of shops, several restaurants, and a grocery store also are within a short walk. For guests who prefer not to walk, the hotel operates a free shuttle that travelers throughout Green Hills. Bluebird Cafe is just a four-minute drive, Lipscomb University is six minutes by car, and Vanderbilt University is a seven-minute drive. Reaching Nashville International Airport takes approximately 17 minutes by car.
Rooms
Clean and comfortable but a bit dark, with microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers
Guest rooms aren't as attractive as the lobby, and they lack elements to brighten the otherwise dark and traditional decor. But spaces still are comfortable, pleasant, and considerably well-equipped. Upholstered armchairs are included in Standard rooms (Kings and Double Doubles), and King Study rooms have sleeper sofas and coffee tables. Standard amenities include 32-inch flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. One-bedroom Suites have separate living rooms with kitchenettes that add full fridges, utensils, dishwashers, wet bars, and cooktops. Bathrooms are equally spacious and come with wide granite vanities, magnifying mirrors, shower/tub combos, hairdryers, and Neutrogena toiletries. The rooms are generally quiet, but views are unremarkable.
Features
Outdoor pool and whirlpool, business center, and ample freebies including breakfast
Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville – Green Hills has well-rounded lineup of features that make for a comfortable stay—including several freebies. The hotel offers a free breakfast buffet served daily, with hot items such as eggs, sausage, and waffles, and a range of cold items like cereals and bread. There's also free weekday afternoon snacks and beer or wine, and free coffee and tea are available all day in the lobby. The outdoor heated pool and whirlpool is another highlight, both sizable and open seasonally, and the area has a gas grill for guests. There's a fitness center on-site that has up-to-date equipment, but it's on the small side, with free weights and only one treadmill, elliptical, and stationary bicycle. Other amenities include a business center with a computer and printer, meeting space for up to 75 people and a luxurious board room that can seat 14, and an on-site convenience store that sells sundries and snacks, including ice cream and frozen entrees, plus soft drinks and beer. Valet dry cleaning and laundry service is available, and there's a guest laundry room with one washer/dryer. On-site parking is free, as is the hotel's area shuttle, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.