The General Jackson Showboat is a paddle wheel boat offering day and dinner cruises along the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. This “Music City” cruise boat provides live theatrical and music entertainment during the cruise. Out of towners can find hotels near General Jackson Showboat in Nashville's Opryland and downtown areas. Cruises are available year-round on this boat.
The General Jackson Showboat attraction is across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. This mega-hotel is one of the largest hotels in the world, according to USA Today. Due to Nashville's flood in 2010, this hotel was given a massive renovation, resulting in a more contemporary look in many of the facility's public spaces, including the Cascades lobby and two of its restaurants: Ravello, an Italian eatery, and Solario, which serves Mexican cuisine. Hotel features include three atrium courtyards with walking paths and rivers. Many of the hotel's rooms provide views of the atrium courtyards. Suites with living rooms are available.
The Club Hotel is a 10-minute drive south of the General Jackson Showboat. This locally-owned hotel features a courtyard area with swimming pool and barbecue grills, breakfast area and indoor whirlpool tub; the swimming pool is only open during the summer. Shuttle service is available to Nashville International Airport. Deluxe two-room suites have kitchens and living areas. The hotel is a five-minute drive from Wave Country, a water park with swimming pools and a 40-foot speed slide; the water park is open from May through September. Restaurants on the Lebanon Pike and Elm Hill Pike thoroughfares are less than five minutes from Club Hotel.
Located right off the Briley Parkway, the Hotel Preston is a five-minute drive from the General Jackson Showboat. This boutique hotel is less than five minutes from Nashville International Airport. The hotel offers a “Park and Fly” package, which includes a one-night room rate, complimentary transportation to the airport and free parking at the hotel for a week. Other Hotel Preston features include an outdoor pool and Italian cuisine at Cafe Isabella. The hotel's lounge, Pink Slip, offers cocktail drinks and a vibrant atmosphere. Suite units have sitting areas and contemporary furniture pieces.
The Millennium Maxwell House is a luxury hotel on the northern edge of downtown Nashville, approximately 15 minutes from the General Jackson Showboat. The hotel is a five-minute drive from downtown Nashville attractions, including the Ryman Auditorium and Ernest Tubbs Record Shop. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle ride to downtown attractions and restaurants. On-site dining is provided at Praline's, which serves southern-style dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests in superior rooms receive free bathrobes and a breakfast buffet every morning during their stay.
