One of the major destinations in Nashville is the Gaylord Opryland Complex. Although it is a massive hotel venue itself, it draws tourists with its variety of offerings including shopping, golf and entertainment. Gaylord Opryland is home to numerous restaurants, lounges and fast food stands. While Opryland Theme Park at the site has closed, the convention center brings many of Gaylord's patrons. However, many of these conventioneers do not stay at the complex. They stay in other nearby hotels, many of which provide shuttle service to the complex.
A stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites at Opryland puts you close enough to walk to the Grand Old Opry, the General Jackson Showboat, Opryland golf and other Opryland-area venues. Hampton offers a free shuttle to Opryland for its guests, as well as an airport shuttle. The Hampton provides a hot complimentary breakfast on weekdays and has a pool and workout room for guests wanting to get in a little activity. While in Nashville, take an unforgettable trip to the Ryman Auditorium, the home of the Grand Old Opry from 1942 until 1974, and to the current Grand Old Opry near the hotel on Opryland Drive.
Hampton Inn & Suites at Opryland
230 Rudy Circle
Nashville, TN 37214
615-620-2500
hamptoninn.hilton.com
Gaylord Entertainment, the same umbrella company that owns the resort and convention center, owns this smoke-free hotel. The Radisson provides shuttle services to the convention center, Opry Mills Mall, Gaylord Springs Golf Links and other venues. Choose a standard hotel room or a suite. A limited number of Sleep Number bedrooms are available. These are rooms with adjustable-air mattresses. Applebee's maintains a dining room in this Radisson, providing a buffet-style breakfast until 10 a.m. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner until 11 p.m. weeknights and until midnight on weekends. The hotel also offers room service.
Radisson Hotel at Opryland
2401 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
800-395-7046
radisson.com
Take advantage of the Opryland shuttle when you stay at the Courtyard Nashville at Opryland. This Marriott hotel provides standard rooms and suites on four floors. It does not allow pets. Located about one mile from the Opryland complex, this smoke-free hotel provides an indoor pool and a fitness room for workouts. The Bistro offers breakfast and dinner, and there is a Starbucks coffee shop on the premises. Nearby restaurants include Cracker Barrel, T.G.I. Fridays and Tony Romas. The hotel provides free parking for guests.
Courtyard Nashville at Opryland
125 Music City Circle
Nashville, TN 37214
615-882-9133
marriott.com
