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Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and West End Lodge are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is preferred by most reviewers compared to West End Lodge. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center comes in at 80 with recommendations from 7 reviews like Gayot, concierge.com and Fodor's.

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

Tripexpert score:

8/10

Location:2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214

Price:

From $179/night

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge
Hot Tub
Free Internet
Room Service
Shuttle Bus
Laundry Service

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Expert reviews:

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

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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