Hotel PrestonvsNashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, Hotel Preston scores slightly better than Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. Hotel Preston comes in at 80 with recommendations from 7 publications like Gayot, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Hotel Preston
733 Briley Parkway, Nashville, TN 37217
From $63/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"One of the busy airport area's more unique properties is this 11-story boutique hotel that takes pride in offering quirky perks such as in-room lava lamps, pet fish, rubber duckies, and art kits." Full review
Concierge
"This boutique hotel is drenched in over-the-top decor: red leopard-print pony-skin walls, purple lava lamps, and live (!) goldfish in the bedrooms."
Star Service
"In what would be an odd development in any city, this is a hip boutique-style hotel situated by the airport." Full review
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Views to choose: pool over parking lot.
Gayot
"While the unimpressive exterior of this building reflects its Clarion and Radisson hotel roots, the interior is actually quite attractive."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Preston is a well-maintained, affordable boutique hotel with trendy charm." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This tastefully mod establishment is full of groovy touches, from the molded plastic armchairs on the sidewalk to the bubble chandeliers in the lobby." Full review
Fodor's
"Hotel Preston redefines and modernizes a 1970s hotel stay." Full review
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To make the stay unique, request board games, a lava lamp, or a beta fish for company at the front desk.
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