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Loews Vanderbilt HotelvsGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel ranks slightly better than Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Loews Vanderbilt Hotel comes in at 87 with recommendations from 14 reviewers like Fodor's, Zagat and Frommer's.
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
Concierge
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
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2100 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Bottom line? The Loews is among the poshest hotels in town if you can get past the more country-fried elements."
Star Service "Looking like the bow of an enormous cruise ship, this 11-story hotel sails easily past the big chain links downtown. Service is generally excellent." Full review
Gayot "With its stone fireplace and Hank Williams wall mural, the public, great room offers a relaxing vibe, while the guest rooms feature music-themed designs."
BlackBook "Upon waking in the lobby, which doubles as an art gallery, live grass growing around the pillars gives a warm reception, complimented by the friendly staff."
Zagat4.3
""Splurge" on this "posh" high-rise with "beautiful", "spacious" rooms boasting what some call the "most comfortable beds ever"."
Travel + Leisure "Vanderbilt’s recent $17-million renovation overhauled everything from the lobby and suites to the bathrooms." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Its 340 rooms are spacious and feature stylish decor that's sophisticated, while still paying homage to the city’s country music roots." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located across from Vanderbilt University on West End Avenue, this hotel has been a mainstay in the area for decades." Full review
Jetsetter "Hankering to visit the town that country music built? Let the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville be your guide." Full review
Lonely Planet "A gleaming, marble-floored luxury hotel with 340 well-appointed rooms, Loews straddles the line between downtown and the West End." Full review
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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