Accommodations

Accommodations are in demand year-round, but with just a bit of planning, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a place to stay in Music City. Most likely your biggest problem will be choosing from among our numerous and varied lodging options. The Nashville area has about 250 hotels and motels with more than 32,000 rooms combined. We have everything from the spectacular Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center to elegant luxury hotels in historic buildings to budget motels and long-term corporate lodging.

When choosing your accommodations, keep in mind that Nashville covers a wide area. For convenience, you might want a hotel that’s closest to your primary interests. Properties are concentrated in three areas: Opryland/Music Valley, near the airport, and downtown. In addition, as you travel away from downtown in any direction, you’ll find a number of motels and a few hotels, most of which are near interstate exits. Do you want to stay near the Grand Ole Opry and Music Valley? Or would you prefer the Midtown (West End/Vanderbilt) area, close to the heart of Nashville’s music industry and Music City’s top restaurants and nightspots? Maybe you’re here on business and would like to room somewhere near the airport or in the downtown business district. Downtown Nashville is also a good choice if you plan to do lots of sightseeing—you’ll be within walking distance of historic Second Avenue, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum, the State Capitol, and other attractions.

Overview

Most of the accommodations in this chapter accept major credit cards. Amenities vary widely. Some places offer little more than a bed, while others pamper you with every possible luxury. We’ll tell you about each property’s key amenities. Virtually all properties in town offer nonsmoking and wheelchair-accessible rooms. At some locations, 75 percent or more of the rooms are nonsmoking, and some have a larger number of wheelchair-accessible rooms and more accessible facilities than others. We will tell you if a hotel allows pets, and we’ll give details about pet fees or deposits, and whether there is a weight limit. Be sure to state your preferences and needs when making a reservation.

This chapter is divided into 3 sections: Hotels & Motels, B&Bs, and Campgrounds.