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The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph CollectionvsGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and Union Station Hotel, Autograph Collection are both praised by writers. Overall, Union Station Hotel, Autograph Collection is preferred by most writers compared to Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center. Union Station Hotel, Autograph Collection ranks #2 in Nashville with recommendations from 16 publications including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Jetsetter.
The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
1001 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
From $174/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "Built in 1900 and housed in the Romanesque Gothic former Union Station railway terminal, this hotel is a grandly restored National Historic Landmark." Full review
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Be sure to take advantage of the hotel's valet parking.
Concierge "It's worth staying at Union Station for the architecture alone... but the location is nothing to scoff at either."
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Avoid lower-level rooms with windows facing the parking lot: Noise from the valet station and beer hall next door is likely to rouse light sleepers.
Fodor's "A renovated 1900 train station provides the bones—and story—for this lovely downtown Nashville hotel that was built in a dramatic Gothic-meets-Romanesque-style." Full review
Star Service "Set in a beautifully restored gray limestone building dating from 1900, this magnificent castlelike structure was once the opulent arrival and departure point of great passenger trains." Full review
Gayot "Opened in 1900 and restored in 1998, it is a beautiful example of Romanesque architecture and features a spectacular lobby."
DK Eyewitness "This elegant hotel takes maximum advantage of the unique architectural charm of each guestrooms, adding contemporary decor, high-speed Internet, and marble bathrooms."
BlackBook "Two ponds filled with baby alligators once graced the grounds of this historic spot."
Zagat3.8
""Step back in time" to the turn of the 20th century, starting with the arched stained-glass ceiling in the "magnificent" lobby at this "gorgeous" National Historic Landmark."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Today, the elegance endures thanks to a painstaking 2007 renovation that restored the building to its former grandeur." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This soaring Romanesque stone castle was Nashville's train station back in the days when travel was a grand affair; today's it's downtown's most iconic hotel." 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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