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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention CentervsThompson Nashville
Both Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and Thompson Nashville are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center ranks significantly higher than Thompson Nashville. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center scores 85 with accolades from 9 sources such as Star Service, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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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Thompson Nashville
Condé Nast Traveler
Wallpaper
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter Gayot Fodor's The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Frommer's
401 11th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
From $179/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "Anchoring Nashville's coolest neighborhood, The Gulch, the 224-room Thompson Nashville arrived just in time to kick off Music City's hotel boom." Full review
Wallpaper "Music City’s modern renaissance pushes onward with the introduction of Thompson Nashville, the hotel chain’s first foray into the southern United States." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 224 spacious rooms are rock-star-righteous, featuring custom-made everything from milk-toned subway-tile showers to rhombus-patterned wooden headboards." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxurious room or suite at a stylish new hotspot in the Gulch, including complimentary valet parking." Full review
Gayot "The Thompson hotel group's hip vibe gets an infusion of distinctive Southern charm at this Nashville outpost."
Fodor's "The rooms aren’t cheap, the parking isn’t cheap, the food isn’t cheap, the drinks aren’t cheap. But is it worth it? Absolutely." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Funky but refined, retro but minimalist – and always hip. The Thompson provides a curated design, music and food experience for people who want more than just a place to sleep." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This hip, Gulch hotel offers an inviting space with panoramic city views from floor-to-ceiling windows"
Nashville Travel Guide
February 26, 2021
Frommer's "The Thompson mixes luxury and local flare, starting with food and drink...rooms are spacious with fluffy beds and crisp Sferra linens, Bluetooth-enabled Marshall amps so you can play your own tunes." Full review
