Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention CentervsAloft Nashville West End
Both Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and Aloft Nashville West End are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center scores significantly higher than Aloft Nashville West End. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center comes in at #5 in Nashville with recommendations from 9 publications including Oyster, Zagat and Gayot.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Gaylord Opryland Hotel is as over-the-top as Dolly Parton's bouffant, and just as endearing."
Fodor's
"This sprawling complex, now part of the Marriott group, is a fantastic urban getaway, with a spa, indoor and outdoor pool, a riverboat ride, waterfall, and 10,000 tropical plants." Full review
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Be sure to check out Jack Daniel's Saloon where the BBQ is smoked using barrels that once stored whiskey.
Star Service
"The friendly staff is well-trained and efficient, keeping guests on track and extending genuine hospitality conducive to this southern locale." Full review
Gayot
"This massive property has almost 3,000 guest rooms and suites. They are Southern in style (think traditional) and comfy, with all the expected amenities."
Zagat
4.2
"At the heart of this massive hotel are three atria covered by some eight acres of glass, forming vast greenhouses full of tropical plants, pathways, bridges and fountains."
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a true destination resort and among the nation’s most popular venues for major conventions." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This Opry-themed resort is a playground for those who want an all-encompassing musical getaway comprised of well-appointed rooms, indoor gardens and on-site entertainment." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 3,000 room resort destination is set on the Cumberland River, minutes from Nashville International Airport and a short drive (or riverboat cruise) from downtown"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Frommer's
"Whether you're into country music or not, a tour of this palatial property, with its 85-foot water fountains, tropical foliage, and winding "rivers," has become almost obligatory." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Gaylord Opryland is a property like no other, encompassing a spa, a multitude of restaurants, and its crown jewel: SoundWaves"
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Aloft Nashville West End
1719 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Frommer's
"If an on-site sushi restaurant, contemporary decor, and individualized attention from staff appeal to your senses, you'll love the Indigo." Full review
Concierge
"Rising 11 floors above busy West End Avenue near Vanderbilt and Music Row, the bright-blue exterior is a beacon for trendy travelers looking for a stay with a bit of snob appeal."
Lonely Planet
"The location is excellent, in the heart of the busy West End area near Vanderbilt University." Full review
Gayot
"From its West End locale, the Aloft is convenient to Nashville’s downtown and the convention center."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 139-room Aloft Nashville West End is a mid-range property located on a commercial stretch of road near Vanderbilt University and within walking distance of such attractions as Music Row." Full review