By Hannah Rice Myers
Nashville, also known as music city, is home to The Grand Ole Opry and The Country Music Hall of Fame. It has been deemed America's friendliest city, and it's home to the Tennessee Titans. Many people visit this city every year: business men and women, aspiring country musicians, and tourists who want to connect with some down home country roots. Whatever the reason for your visit, you will be looking for a comfortable place to stay when you arrive. Knowing what hotels are in Nashville will help you to better plan your trip.
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
The Renaissance Nashville Hotel offers many amenities to its guests, including babysitting services, foreign money exchange, limousine service, and local restaurant delivery to your room. Guests can relax in the hotel's indoor heated pool or whirlpool, or get their daily dose of exercise in the fitness center. There are plenty of activities within a few miles of the hotel: jogging and biking trails, tennis courts, bowling, jet-skiing, and horseback riding. At night, you have a variety of restaurants to choose from, all located within the hotel. There is also 24-hour room service available for those who wish to dine privately.
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: (615) 255-8400
Doubletree Hotel
Doubletree Hotel is located in downtown Nashville, and it's only 10 minutes away from the airport. It has an indoor, heated swimming pool where guests can go to cool off on a hot, Tennessee day. Its fitness center is available for those who can't go a day without working out. After guests finish, they can reward themselves with a cappuccino from the Starbucks located in the main lobby.The hotel is within walking distance of a playground, golf course and arcade. There's also the nearby Grand Ole Opry and the Hard Rock Cafe. However, it does offer its own live entertainment nightly in the Plaza Cafe and Patio. Before checking out, guests can stop by the Doubletree Market, the gift shop located in the lobby offering souvenirs like local t-shirts and Nashville memorabilia.
Doubletree Hotel
315 4th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37219-1693
Telephone: (615) 244-8200
Hotel Preston
With its outdoor pool and special guest packages, the Hotel Preston is one of Nashville's most popular places to stay. The Pink Slip, the hotel bar, is a great place to unwind after a long day of sightseeing or business meetings. Cafe Isabella, the hotel restaurant, offers a tasteful blend of Italian food with down home southern cooking. For those who are looking for a romantic night away, the "Ooey Gooey Night Out" package is just what the doctor ordered. This includes a pillow menu of a bottle of wine, death-by-chocolate room service, romantic toys, and an in-room movie. You can also order an in-room massage and whip cream for extra fun. For husbands who want to spoil their wives, there is the "Mommy Me Time." This provides mom with an in-room massage while dad is sent off with the kids to the IMAX theater and then to the Adventure Science Center. Brunch is also provided for the entire family.
Hotel Preston
733 Briley Parkway
Nashville, TN 37217
Telephone: (615) 361-5900
Hermitage Hotel
This hotel has been rated Five Diamond by AAA six years in a row. It offers its guests 24 hours room service, an on-site fitness center with televisions hooked to all the equipment, and there's also massage therapy available. There are laundry and dry cleaning services available for those who need them, as well as on-call limousine services. It is a pet friendly hotel, offering a pet pampering program for those who do bring their pets with them. Fine dining is an option for those who desire it in the on-site restaurant.
Hermitage Hotel
231 Sixth Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: (888) 888-9414
Comfort Inn Hotel
This Comfort Inn Hotel offers elegance at a more affordable price. It is close to all of the major Nashville attractions, such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry. In the morning, guests can enjoy the deluxe, complimentary breakfast buffet. However, the remainder of their meals will need to be enjoyed at one of the restaurants in the area. They offer airport transportation for those who require it, and there's an outdoor pool for recreation.
Comfort Inn
1501 Demobreun Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: (615) 255-9977
Hotel Indigo
The Hotel Indigo offers many of the same amenities as the other local hotels: an on-site fitness center, dry cleaning and laundry service, indoor pool, and room service. However, it does have two restaurants in the hotel for guests to choose from. One serves breakfast and lunch, and the other restaurant serves dinner. The hotel offers a lounge and bar that is open 24 hours, making it possible for guests to enjoy a cocktail when they feel the urge to do so. This is also centrally located, making it convenient for guests to travel easily and conveniently to the popular Nashville attractions.
Hotel Indigo
1719 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Telephone: (615) 329-4200
About the Author:
Based in Jamestown, Pa., Hannah Rice Myers has more than 10 years of experience as a freelance writer, specializing in the health industry. Many of her articles have appeared in newspapers, as well as "Curing Epilepsy: Hope Through Research." Rice Myers received her master's degree in nursing from Upstate Medical University in 2001.
