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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention CentervsDrake Motel
Both properties are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is preferred by most writers compared to Drake Motel. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center scores 80 with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Frommer's, Zagat and oyster.com.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Oyster
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Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
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."
Zagat4.2
"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."
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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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Drake Motel Frommer's Gayot Frommer's
420 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Pool
Frommer's "If you're an adventure seeker who's not afraid to bed down in a sketchy part of town, go for it. If not, there's no harm in stopping by the lobby for a quick look-see." Full review
Gayot "Doing Nashville on a super-duper budget."
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Complimentary breakfast may be too much to ask for at these rates, but you can expect free java.
Frommer's "A classic 1940s motel, where scores of stars, including Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley, once stayed, the Drake Motel draws attention these days because of its hard-luck vibe and nostalgia-inducing neon sign: the 1993 movie The Thing Called Love, starring River Phoenix and Sandra Bullock, and the video for Jason Aldean's song "The Truth" were both filmed here" Full review
