The Capitol HotelvsThompson Nashville
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Thompson Nashville scores slightly higher than The Capitol Hotel Downtown Nashville. Thompson Nashville is ranked #20 in Nashville with praise from 7 reviewers including Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
The Capitol Hotel
711 Union Street, Nashville, TN 37219
From $70/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Reasonably priced motel on the north side of downtown. Rates include continental breakfast."
Lonely Planet
"This beige box has 101 clean, basic motel-style rooms. The cheapest rates in downtown Nashville plus free parking make up for the total lack of charm."
Gayot
"Once the home of President James K. Polk, this 100-room, five-story hotel maintains the feel of an earlier era with period decor and a great location overlooking the State Capitol."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Travelers seeking a night on the town without busting the budget will find this hotel an attractive option that’s within walking distance of Bridgestone arena." Full review
Thompson Nashville
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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