Nashville's Five-Star Hotels: The Complete List

As of 2024, Nashville boasts ten hotels rated Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide—the definitive independent rating system for luxury hospitality. Each earns the distinction through rigorous, anonymous inspections evaluating up to 900 standards.

1. The Hermitage Hotel – Nashville's original grande dame (1910), only historic property on the list. Capitol views, Jack Daniel's program, Capitol Grille.
2. JW Marriott Nashville – SoBro skyscraper, rooftop pool/bar, Bourbon Steak, 533 rooms.
3. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – 2,888-room destination resort, indoor gardens, SoundWaves waterpark, Grand Ole Opry adjacent.
4. Omni Nashville Hotel – Music Row anchor, rooftop pool, Bobby's Idle Hour (live music), 800 rooms.
5. Renaissance Nashville Hotel – Downtown core, rooftop pool, Edley's Bar-B-Que on-site, 673 rooms.
6. Westin Nashville – Music Row, 24th-floor rooftop pool/bar, Heavenly® Beds, near studios.
7. Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown – Broadway-adjacent, rooftop pool, 503 rooms, recent full renovation.
8. Hutton Hotel – West End boutique, Analog at Hutton (renowned listening room), 240 rooms.
9. Dream Nashville – Downtown boutique, rooftop pool, DRM bar, 166 rooms, design-forward.
10. The Joseph, A Luxury Collection Hotel – Gulch, art-integrated, rooftop pool, White Limozeen (Dolly Parton's rooftop bar), 297 rooms.

What Five Stars Means

Forbes Five Star = "Outstanding, often iconic properties with virtually flawless service and remarkable amenities." Only ~300 hotels worldwide hold this rating. Nashville's count has doubled since 2019, reflecting the city's luxury tourism explosion.

Note: AAA Five Diamond is a separate (but often overlapping) rating. The Hermitage holds both.