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Nashville's hotel scene is only starting to catch up to its big-city counterparts. The boutique concept arrived only a few years ago and is still in a cutesy-gimmicky phase. Midprice national chains sometimes lack the quality of amenities and finesse of hotels in similar cities. However, there are gems to be found, including the historic Hermitage and Union Station hotels in the downtown area, which are among the city's plushest accommodations.
Book downtown options well in advance during the fall football season (the Tennessee Titans stadium is just across the Cumberland River from downtown; Vanderbilt is about a mile down the road) or in early June, when the CMA festival attracts tens of thousands of country-music fans. If you're in town to pay homage to the city's music history, booking at the Gaylord Opryland, with its proximity to the Grand Ole Opry and shuttles to the Country Music Hall of Fame, is a no-brainer. Business travelers often choose midtown's Loews Vanderbilt for its proximity to commercial districts, including Music Row. Those who want a dose of Southern hospitality and charm from their Nashville hotel might go for a B&B in the surrounding countryside, such as Namaste Acres in Leipers Fork, where horse boarders are treated as well as human guests.
It's hard to miss the Hotel Indigo. Rising 11 floors above busy West End Avenue near Vanderbilt and Music Row, the bright-blue exterior is a beacon for trendy...more
The Rolls Royce of Nashville hotels, the Hermitage has been a favorite overnight stop for presidents, visiting royalty, and a slew of celebrities, from Bette...more
It's worth staying at Union Station for the architecture alone: Housed in what was once a Victorian-era train station, the lobby has large stained glass...more
Namaste Acres caters to urban cowboys, from the hearty daily breakfasts—served at 9 am sharp—to the on-site stables that board guests' equine pals....more
Talk about a split personality. The Loews Vanderbilt's midtown location, large working suites, and conference halls cater to a serious clientele—industry...more
Visitors to Nashville were long forced to alternate between the sprawling Vegas-without-vice Gaylord Opryland, the stodgy Hermitage, and a smattering of chain...more
Allergic to kitsch? Watch out. This boutique hotel is drenched in over-the-top decor: red leopard-print pony-skin walls, purple lava lamps, and live (!)...more
The Gaylord Opryland Hotel is as over-the-top as Dolly Parton's bouffant, and just as endearing. Situated on 172 acres about 20 minutes from downtown Nashville,...more
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