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Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt UniversityvsDrake Motel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University ranks slightly better than Drake Motel. Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University comes in at #16 in Nashville with positive reviews from 3 sources like Frommer's, Zagat and Lonely Planet.
Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
Star Service
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
2555 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "This is a picture-perfect Marriott planted on the campus of Vanderbilt University, adjacent to the Commodores' Stadium." Full review
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Whether you're here for a game or graduation, be sure to book a room on the back side of the hotel, where the stadium's grass and goal posts come into view.
Zagat3.8
"An "informed" staff and a "relaxed atmosphere" "impress" at this "lovely" on-campus "charmer" that's next to the Vanderbilt football stadium."
Lonely Planet "Visitors to Vanderbilt University pack into this bustling chain hotel, in a prime location in Nashville's West End."
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Be sure to reserve rooms well in advance around Vandy graduation and on football weekends, as this friendly place fills up early.
Frommer's "Upper rooms at the 11-story property offer bird’s-eye views of both the Vanderbilt football stadium...spacious rooms, decorated in soothing cream colors, with well-lighted work desks" Full review
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
