[NU Sports] Nashville Hotels

[Jim Leonard]

Fellow Wildcat Faithful,

I realize that the jury is still out, but all reasonable assumptions point to
Nashville for our bowl game. I assume some of you would prefer to reserve a
hotel this week before the bids go out (especially if our opponent is the
Tennessee Volunteers). 

Lee Stevens, please share this with the NUMBalums list if you think it will be
helpful. 

Victory & Honor,
Jim

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In Nashville, you basically have two hotel areas. There is downtown (walkable
to the live country music venues and the stadium for the game)and the
Vanderbilt/West End area. Staying near Vanderbilt puts you about 2 miles from
downtown, but walking distance to many good dining options and "Demonbruen Row"
which has some non-country music nightlife. 

It is my understanding that a cab from the airport (BNA) to downtown is
approximately $25+tip. Given that, and the fact that some other sights (like
the Opryland Hotel) are spread out, I'd recommend a rental car, but if you
absolutely don't want one, stay downtown and cabs, buses & feet will do the
trick.  

My house is located in East Nashville. Staying by Vanderbilt is about 4.5 miles
away and downtown is about 2.25 miles away. I'll be having a tailgate on
gameday. RSVPs will be required, details to come (assuming the Music City Bowl
bid does :-) 

Nashville is a very safe town and you'll be fine walking around downtown
tourist areas at night. You'll probably have a homeless guy or two ask you for
change, but you've seen worse in Chicago. 

If you're flying, Southwest is the easiest airline. They have multiple flights
from Midway every day. 

DISClAIMER: With the exception of the Marriott Vanderbilt, I've never stayed in
any of these hotels. The ones I noted as preferable aren't full service / full
price and are in convenient locations. If you have more specific questions,
please email me directly. 

None are listed in any significant order. 

PREFERRABLE LOCATIONS: based on what's close by
Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Downtown - DOWNTOWN
170 4th Ave N
615-256-0900  

Holiday Inn Express Hotels Nashville-Downtown - DOWNTOWN
920 Broadway
(877) 531-5084   

Best Western Music Row – Near VANDERBILT
1407 Division St
615- 242-1631  

Embassy Suites Hotel Nashville at Vanderbilt – Near VANDERBILT
1811 Broadway
615 320-8899  

Days Inn Nashville Vanderbilt – Near VANDERBILT
This just changed names (to Hotel Select maybe?), but I think it’s still
operated by Days Inn. 
1800 W End Ave
615 327-0922  

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-At The University – Near VANDERBILT
2330 Elliston Place
615-320-6060  

Hampton Inn Nashville/Vanderbilt – Near VANDERBILT
This is barely .5 mile from the other Hampton Inn, but there are two of them
1919 W End Ave
615 329-1144  

Courtyard By Marriott – Near VANDERBILT
1901 W End Ave
(615) 327-9900   

OPRYLAND - THE hotel in Nashville
The Gaylord Hotel (owned by the bowl’s sponsoring company) is a landmark in
Nashville. It would be a GREAT place to stay if you have kids. They have
glass-enclosed atriums with amazing gardens. There are shops and places to eat
within the building, and it is a 5-10 minute walk to the Opry Mills Mall which
has a large number of stores and a multi-plex movie theatre. The only drawback
is that it is a good 8 miles from downtown. Remember, in Nashville 8 miles
means 15 minutes or less (not like Chicago where it would take 1 hour), but it
would be expensive to cab it back and forth so you’d need a car. 

GREAT but PRICY
The Hermitage Hotel - DOWNTOWN
231 6th Ave N
615-244-3121  

Union Station - A Wyndham Historic Hotel - DOWNTOWN
1001 Broadway Ave.
615-726-1001  

Hilton Nashville Downtown - DOWNTOWN
121 4th Ave. South
615 620-1000  

Renaissance Nashville - DOWNTOWN
611 Commerce St
615-255-8400  

Sheraton Nashville Downtown - DOWNTOWN
623 Union St
1-615-259-2000  

Loews Vanderbilt Plaza Hotel – Near VANDERBILT
2100 W End Ave
615-320-1700  

Marriott Vanderbilt Hotel – Near VANDERBILT
2555 W End Ave

BEST TO AVOID: - based on external appears and nothing other than the statdium
within walking distance

Ramada Limited The Stadium Downtown – Near the STADIUM
303 Interstate Dr
1-615-2446690  

Days Inn At The Stadium Downtown – Near the STADIUM
211 N 1st St
615-254-1551  



	
		
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