Kristin Luna

Whether you’re in town for a concert, a Titans game or simply to sink your teeth into some hella-hot chicken, you’ll need somewhere to rest up and recharge. That’s why Time Out has compiled this freshly curated list of the best hotels in Nashville, which includes brand new reviews of Noelle, Grand Hyatt and Virgin Hotels Nashville just in time for winter 2025.  Which area is best to stay in Nashville? Downtown is of course the best neighborhood in Nashville to be at the forefront of all the city’s sights, but The Gulch, which is one of its newest areas, is walking distance from there, SoBro and Midtown, so is also a good base for exploring. After somewhere a bit cooler? Well, Germantown or East Nashville could be for you, but read more in our neighborhood guide.  Nashville’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Hermitage Hotel 👛 Best budget: Motif Nashville’s Hotel on Music Row 🌃 Best view: Virgin Hotels Nashville 👙 Best pool: Grand Hyatt Nashville 🤩 Most iconic: Noelle 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best things to do in Nashville How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By th

The moment I stepped into the lobby of Drift Nashville, I was struck by a wave of Palm Springs déjà vu. The mid-century modern design, softened by plants and plush, jewel-toned upholstery, evoked the desert’s style aesthetic so perfectly that I half expected to see a cactus out my window. Instead, I was just a block off I-24, one of Nashville’s busiest interstates, with a view of the skyline and famed Batman Building from my living room. Though the East Nashville hotel has been open since 2024—the building has lived multiple lives as a roadside motel since 1965— it somehow flew under my radar, tucked amid the cranes and construction reshaping the city’s East Bank. Despite the surroundings, though, Drift Nashville turned out to be one of the quietest, most peaceful stays I’ve ever had in my hometown. Why stay at Drift Nashville? For a hands-off stay. Part of Marriott’s Design Hotels collection, Drift Nashville blends the ease of an Airbnb with the polish of a boutique stay. Check-in is fully contactless, allowing for a seamless, low-interaction experience, though the lobby’s café and bar give the option for social encounters. There is no valet, but there’s easy self-parking (for a nightly fee) just steps from the front door, and housekeeping is available by request. It’s also ideal for travellers who want to check off all the top attractions in Nashville during their stay: you’ll be just a 30-minute walk from downtown but removed from the nonstop crowds and noise of Lower Broa

If you’re cruising into Nashville on Interstate 40, it’s impossible to miss the mountain of mirrored glass protruding 25 stories into the air. I used to work in the now-vacant lot next door—a newspaper office long since razed—and the transformation of this corridor still stuns me every time I take that exit.  Fifteen years ago, the idea of a Grand Hyatt here would have felt far-fetched; today, it feels inevitable. Nashville’s skyline has evolved from modest to magnificent, from a sparse scattering of high-rises to a forest of glass and steel. Where skyscrapers once barely punctuated the horizon, gleaming luxury hotels now define it, and among them, the Grand Hyatt stands out, catering to travelers who crave both sophistication and proximity to the city’s pulse. Why stay at Grand Hyatt Nashville? Location, location, location. Broadway is Nashville in its rawest form—loud, lively and impossible to ignore. The stretch locals call “Lower Broad”—or “Honky Tonk Row”, for the rowdy bars that draw millions annually from around the world—hums day and night with music spilling out of every doorway. I can only take it in small doses, but for visitors eager to experience what put Music City on the map, the Grand Hyatt Nashville delivers the best of both worlds: steps from the action yet a quiet retreat within luxuriously appointed spaces. At the crossroads of downtown and the Gulch, the Grand Hyatt anchors Nashville Yards, a 19-acre mixed-use development reshaping the city’s skyline. The

Long before Broadway became a neon carnival illuminated by bars named after celebrities, Nashville had Music Row. As someone who has been based on this legendary street for nearly 15 years, I’ve watched the area morph from magnolia-lined avenues of modest songwriter cottages to a silhouette of glass towers and mixed-use developments. But with change also comes progress, and the arrival of the Virgin Hotels Nashville a few years back bridged the gap between Music Row’s creative legacy and the city’s ever-rising skyline by providing a convenient, comfortable base at the intersection of the Gulch and Midtown.   Why stay at Virgin Hotels Nashville? To be amid the action without being too entrenched in the chaos. The Virgin thrives on its location and generous third spaces that seem custom-made for both social interactions and hanging out solo with your laptop. While Downtown Nashville may be made for those who truly do not need sleep—be it you’re burning the midnight oil or kept awake by the noise of those who are—I appreciate being close to the city’s heartbeat while still feeling as if I can retreat to my own quiet space. The Virgin offers that with minimal ambient noise from the outside. Likewise, if you’re a true connoisseur of musical history—or even a casual fan looking to do a deeper dive into the place behind the hits—you’ll want to immerse yourself in the neighborhood beyond the hotel’s walls. Book a tour of Historic RCA Studio B, once the recording home of Elvis and the