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Hotel PrestonvsGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Both Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and Hotel Preston are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hotel Preston. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center scores 85 with accolades from 9 reviewers including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Hotel Preston
Frommer's
Concierge
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
733 Briley Parkway, Nashville, TN 37217
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "One of the busy airport area's more unique properties is this 11-story boutique hotel that takes pride in offering quirky perks such as in-room lava lamps, pet fish, rubber duckies, and art kits." Full review
Concierge "This boutique hotel is drenched in over-the-top decor: red leopard-print pony-skin walls, purple lava lamps, and live (!) goldfish in the bedrooms."
Star Service "In what would be an odd development in any city, this is a hip boutique-style hotel situated by the airport." Full review
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Views to choose: pool over parking lot.
Gayot "While the unimpressive exterior of this building reflects its Clarion and Radisson hotel roots, the interior is actually quite attractive."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Preston is a well-maintained, affordable boutique hotel with trendy charm." Full review
Lonely Planet "This tastefully mod establishment is full of groovy touches, from the molded plastic armchairs on the sidewalk to the bubble chandeliers in the lobby." Full review
Fodor's "Hotel Preston redefines and modernizes a 1970s hotel stay." Full review
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To make the stay unique, request board games, a lava lamp, or a beta fish for company at the front desk.
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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