Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention CentervsNashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center ranks significantly better than Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center scores 85 with positive reviews from 9 reviews such as The Telegraph, Frommer's and Oyster.
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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Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
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.
Zagat
3.8
"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