The Best Hotels Near Nashville

From its legendary music scene to award-winning restaurants, Nashville will keep you coming back for more
From its legendary music scene to award-winning restaurants, Nashville will keep you coming back for more | Courtesy of The Russell Nashville / Expedia.com
Emily Roethle

Nashville is home to a thriving music scene, upcoming artists, natural retreats and trophy-grabbing restaurants. It’s also home to some of the coolest and coziest hotels, if you like the idea of a base beyond the throbbing heart of the action. Whether you’re feeling the family vibe or taking an adults-only trip, read on as we reveal the best hotels in the vicinity of downtown Nashville.

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Resort, Garden Hotel

Indoor gardens, waterways and buildings at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
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On the banks of the Cumberland River, Nashville’s glitzy Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center ranks among the world’s 30 largest resorts: nine acres of indoor gardens, indoor and outdoor pools, a golf course and nearly a dozen restaurants. Head to Jack Daniel’s for great Southern food, including fried chicken and hickory smoked barbecue; to drink there’s “Tennessee Sippin’ Whiskey” from nearby Lynchburg. Stroll along the hotel’s tropical-plant-lined indoor river, crossing through cascading waterfalls, for the full Opryland experience.

Vandyke Bed & Beverage

Boutique Hotel

Vandyke Bed & Beverage

Tucked among boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants on an unassuming corner in East Nashville, Vandyke Bed & Beverage is exclusively about grown-up getaways. With the motto “No children, no pets, no cigarettes”, this funky boutique hotel loves its themes: there are eight alcohol-inspired rooms and a public rooftop bar, complete with iconic vintage signage. Following a day of exploring the neighborhood, indulge in the Wine Room’s vintage European soaker tub.

1501 Linden Manor Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast

1501 Linden Manor Bed and Breakfast
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Southern hospitality is alive and well in Belmont-Hillsboro Historic District: check in at 1501 Linden Manor and avail yourself of its flowery-patterned beds for a weekend. Built in 1893, this diminutive Victorian-era home retains characteristic traits and historic charm with its witch’s-hat turret, fine 19th-century antiques and a traditional wraparound porch. For the full experience, sound out hosts Catherine and Tom about their mouthwatering Linden stuffed French toast.

Moxy Nashville Vanderbilt at Hillsboro Village

Hotel

Moxy Nashville Vanderbilt at Hillsboro Village
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Moxy, in case you didn’t know, is big brand Marriott’s style-on-a-budget label, and here in Nashville it has bedded in nicely: all neon lights amid dark-teal decor, it references the honky-tonk nightlife of Broadway. Minimalist and millennial-focused, the hotel plays up the party vibe with public lobby games, including pool and shuffleboard, a video wall, a 24-hour snack station and Bar Moxy, which doubles as a guest check-in counter – free signature Moxy cocktail included, of course.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Metrocenter Downtown

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Metrocenter Downtown
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Just a short drive from the heart of downtown Nashville, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville Metrocenter Downtown gives you true bang for your buck – it’s among the more reasonably priced hotels in the area. The decor is very “business”, so won’t have you snapping away on your smartphone. But accommodation options are varied, from crisp, classic rooms to spacious suites for the family – or for that bachelorette party. The hotel also serves a complimentary breakfast and has a heated outdoor pool.

For a stylish stay, check out our pick of the top boutique hotels in Nashville, Tennessee, bookable on Culture Trip.

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