Top Rated Hotels in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee is well known as the center of country western music and the recording industry. Known as Music City, USA, music recording is a $4 billion industry. There are other large industries in Nashville, including: printing, health care, insurance, banking and tourism.

There are many great things to do and see in this city, which was founded in 1779. Key attractions are: Adventure Science Center, Bell Meade Plantation, Belmont Mansion, Bicentennial Mall State Park, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Downtown Presbyterian Church, Fisk University Galleries, Fort Nashborough, Gaylord Opryland, Grand Old Opry, Lane Motor Museum, Nashville Zoo, Texas Troubadour Theater, Travelers Rest Plantation and Museum, and the Upper Room Chapel and Museum.

Here are some of the best, top rated hotels in Nashville:

The Hermitage Hotel
231 Sixth Avenue North
Nashville, TN
888-888-9414
The Hermitage Hotel is highly rated, with the Mobil Five Star Award and the AAA Five Diamond. The historic hotel opened it's doors in 1910, advertising itself as "fireproof, noiseproof, and dustproof". Rooms were $2.00 and up. The building used only the finest available materials. The entrance was made of Italian sienna marble The wall panels were of Russian walnut and a cut, stained glass ceiling decorated the vaulted ceiling. For many years, the hotel in the heart of the city was the social center of Nashville. The hotel was purchased by Historic Hotels of Nashville, LLC in 2000, with the goal of creating one of the finest small luxury hotels in the world. The hotel was renovated with a goal of providing uncompromising service to guests. According to the hotel website (thehermitagehotel.com) the hotel guest book reads like a Who's Who in American History. Guests have included six American presidents, including President and Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt, President Woodrow Wilson, President William Howard Taft, President Lyndon B. Johnson, President Richard M. Nixon, Senator John F. Kennedy. The lengthy list of celebrity guests include: Bette Davis, Greta Garbo, Gene Autry , Steven Spielberg, Randy Travis, Helen Hayes and Al Capone. There is a list of celebrity guests on their website.

Th luxurious hotel features new guest rooms, 24 hour room service, fitness room, massage therapy suites, concierge, business services, afternoon tea and cocktails, The Capitol Grille and the Oak Bar.

Renaissance Nashville Hotel
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN
615-255-8400
AAA Four Diamond
Downtown hotel within waling distance of the some of Nashville's attractions and live entertainment. Features luxurious amenities including: 24 hour fitness center, Commerce Street Grille, Grand Ballroom, and Lobbies Lounge. AAA Four Diamond.

Hilton Nashville Downtown
Nashville, TN
Located in the heart of Music City, just a block from the historic Ryman Auditorium, former home of the Grand Ole Opry, is classic elegance in hotel accommodations. All suite luxury offers comfort for business and leisure travelers alike. Amenities include indoor swimming pool, cardio workout facilities, full service concierge, The Palm Restaurant, and more. AAA Four Diamond.

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
Nashville, TN
615-320-1700
Hotel amenities include CG;s Salon and Day Spa, fitness center, Restaurant and cocktail lounge on premises; AAA Four Diamond.

Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
2555 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN
615-321-1300
Nashville Marriott overlooks the historic Vanderbilt University. The non-smoking hotel is conveniently located near many attractions. Amenities include indoor swimming pool, Latitude Restaurant, Longitude Lounge, elevators, Concierge and more. AAA Four Diamond.

Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 615-889-1000
Resort amenities include fitness center, golf, lounges, swimming pools, Botanical Garden Tours, Delta River flatboat Tours, Ristorante Volare, Cascades Seafood Restaurant, Rachel's Buffet, Rusty's Sports Bar and food court. AAA Three Diamond.

Information subject to change. Call hotels directly for further information and to make reservations.

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