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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention CentervsHampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt-Elliston Place
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center scores significantly better than Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville - Vanderbilt - Elliston Place. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center ranks #5 in Nashville with endorsements from 9 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Oyster
The Telegraph
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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Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt-Elliston Place Gayot Oyster
Lonely Planet Frommer's
2330 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN 37203
From $109/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Pool
- Fitness Center
Gayot "Accommodations range from traditional guest rooms to 700-square-foot residential-style suites, featuring separate bedrooms and full kitchens."
OysterMid-Range
"The mid-range Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Vanderbilt-Elliston Place is a lovely, well-maintained chain property near Vanderbilt University, and major medical complexes." Full review
Lonely Planet "This five-story outpost of the national chain is convenient to the bustling restaurant and bar scene emerging along Division St between Vanderbilt and Music Row." Full review
Frommer's "The Hampton's handsome lobby is large with loads of seating, and the guest rooms are precisely what you'd expect: clean, spacious, and up-to-date. " Full review
