Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention CentervsSheraton Music City Nashville Airport
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and Sheraton Music City Hotel are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center scores significantly higher than Sheraton Music City Hotel. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center has a TripExpert Score of 85 with praise from 9 sources including Oyster, The Telegraph 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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Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport
777 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
From $89/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Big, elegant, and set on 23 acres in a modern business park near the airport, this large convention hotel... has a commanding vista of the surrounding area." Full review
Star Service
"Commanding 23 hilly acres 7 miles from the Capitol and near the trendy Preston Hotel, this is an excellent convention hotel and one of the best big commercial hotels in the state." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Though built in 1978, this place resembles a Georgian mansion on its 23-acre estate 9 miles from downtown Nashville in Century City."
Gayot
"This Georgian-style hotel sits on 23 beautifully landscaped acres, making it an ideal setting for your Nashville holiday, business trip or honeymoon."
Zagat
3.8
""Courteous" staffers who "go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable" shine at this "higher-end", pet-friendly convention property "near" the airport with "excellent" facilities."
Lonely Planet
"With gold carpets and maroon drapes, rooms at this sprawling hotel look like they're rocking the '80s." Full review
Fodor's
"This disability-accessible and pet-friendly hotel provides guests with a comfortable stay and a luxurious appeal of Old South charm. Close to both the airport and interstate." Full review