Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention CentervsHotel Indigo Nashville - The Countrypolitan
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center scores slightly higher than Hotel Indigo Nashville. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center comes in at #5 in Nashville with accolades from 9 reviewers such as Gayot, Fodor's and Zagat.
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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Hotel Indigo Nashville - The Countrypolitan
301 Union Street, Nashville, TN 37201
From $91/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"This is yet another one of InterContinental Hotels' hip, branded boutique offerings, a heady themed hotel with creative crossover charisma aimed at young, upper-midrange commercial and leisure travel." Full review
Gayot
"At Hotel Indigo Nashville, guests can enjoy a convenient downtown location for exploring Music City."
BlackBook
"Formerly an office building, this hotel gives the Nashville visitor the option to stay in style."
Lonely Planet
"Most of downtown's midprice hotels are corporate behemoths catering to conventioneers."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Hotel Indigo is an eclectic mix of historical influences and contemporary style." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This hotel is housed in a former bank building and themed in honour of the nearby historic Printers' Alley district. It's as good a base for a downtown Nashville adventure as any." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Hotel Indigo is the perfect ode to the neighborhood, which once printed all of Nashville's newspapers." Full review
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Have dinner elsewhere but make sure to stop by the speakeasy-style lounge before you head out to eat (or even head back to your room).
Fodor's
"Large, modern rooms with comfortable and thoughtful furnishings welcome guests to unwind. Colorful accents and statement walls stay true to the hotel's location within Printer's Alley. " Full review
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In a clean and open setting, guests can dine in leather chairs or choose a booth along the walls.
Frommer's
"Close both to the downtown music, this boutique hotel is a pleasing blend of modern, historic, and posh." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This former Printers Alley bank building is now a modern hotel featuring a printer-themed lobby and a speakeasy-inspired lounge with local artists and songwriters performing seven nights a week"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021