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Drake MotelvsHoliday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) ranks significantly higher than Drake Motel. Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) ranks #14 in Nashville with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Gayot, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG Hotel Frommer's Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
2613 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "With the Vanderbilt University football stadium right outside this 12-story hotel's back door, it isn't surprising that this is a favorite with Vanderbilt alumni and football fans." Full review
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If you ask for a room on the park side of the hotel, you may be able to see the Parthenon from your room.
Gayot "Offering 300 rooms and over 5,000-square-feet of meeting space, this large, 13-floor hotel makes it clear what kind of traveler it caters to."
OysterMid-Range
"The three-pearl Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Downtown) is conveniently located between Vanderbilt University and Centennial Park -- and offers free shuttle service to downtown." Full review
Lonely Planet "All rooms in this chain hotel come with microwaves and mini-fridges... busy business travelers pretty much have no need to leave." Full review
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Ask for a room with a park view - if you're high enough you'll be able to see the faux Parthenon in the center.
