11 Unique Boutique Nashville Hotels to Stay In

Let your hotel room fit your vacation vibe by staying at one of the unique hotels in Nashville. Browse these cool, aesthetic hotels and enjoy rooftop bars, suites with a special artistic flair and even a guitar-shaped pool.

The Graduate Hotel - Midtown

Local history, music legends and Southern charm are on full display at the Graduate Nashville located in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood. As soon as you walk into the bright, cheery lobby you’ll want to snap a photo in front of the aesthetic neon signage and décor. The 205 rooms pay homage to country legends like Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris. The hotel’s rooftop bar, White Limozeen is inspired by Parton with sumptuous pink lounge areas, 360-degree Nashville views and fun cocktails. Belt out your favorite karaoke songs at Cross-Eyed Critters featuring an animatronic backup band. 

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center – Music Valley

Book a luxurious room at Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center to enjoy the indoor and outdoor upscale resort water attraction, SoundWaves. Zoom down water slides, surf on Nashville’s only double FlowRider, float along the lazy river, relax in a cabana and enjoy exclusive access to adult-only indoor and outdoor pools, bars and lounging areas. When it’s time for rest, choose an interior atrium view premium guest room with a balcony and views of one of the three atriums filled with lush gardens and flowing waterways. Other features include upscale treatments at Relâche Spa and Gaylord Springs Golf Links, a Scottish links-style, par-72 layout with an 18-hole golf course bordered by limestone bluffs.

The Dive Motel & Swim Bar – East Nashville

This is one of the swankiest motels you’ll ever stay. The Dive Motel & Swim Bar has 23 aesthetically unique rooms, including pet-friendly ones. Each comes with a Party Switch that spins a disco ball to tunes. Enjoy a custom mini-bar, Wright Mattress and bedding, EO bath products, a pool, hot tub and sauna. Go all out by booking one of the Penthouse Suites which comes with a 6’ soaking tub, shag carpet, lounge area and a sunken platform king bed with two disco balls. 

Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium

Comfort Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown – Stadium leans into the boutique hotel aesthetic with the amenities they offer. You’ll be steps away from Nashville’s famed “Honky Tonk Highway” while also enjoying the famous guitar-shaped, indoor, heated pool. Opt for a pool view room for cool nighttime photos when the pool is lit up.

Fairlane Hotel - Downtown Nashville/SoBro

If you love history, you’ll love staying at Fairlane Hotel featuring mid-century architectural details like Terrazzo flooring, brass and wood details that have been enhanced and preserved. The 12-story building is home to retro-modern rooms and a rooftop bar that transforms into a different themed space each season. Soak the day away in the soaker tub available in the Cherry Suite. A mini-bar stocked with locally sourced treats, marble shower with luxe bath amenities and bath robes and floor-to-ceiling windows with incredible views add your sweet stay.

The Bankers Alley Hotel - Downtown Nashville/SoBro

Sleep at a contemporary art museum at The Bankers Alley Hotel. Experience the curated, rotating exhibitions, installations and regular cultural programming while enjoying the elevated hospitality of the hotel and a chef-driven restaurant at Gray & Dudley. Located in Bankers Alley in a 1910 building, The Bankers Alley Hotel infuses history with modern amenities. Enjoy sweeping views of downtown Nashville when you book a king city bedroom suite that includes your own private terrace, in-room espresso machine, a living room with an oversized sectional sofa, king bed and large bathroom vanity.

The Bobby Hotel - Downtown Nashville/SoBro

Located in Nashville’s Art District, The Bobby Hotel pays tribute to Nashville’s creative spirit through the creatively decorated, 144 guest rooms and suites. Choose a king room with a balcony made for two and rainfall shower, or rest in a one-bedroom suite that includes a living and dining area, tub with a gorgeous view and Smart Guest Room Entertainment as well as in-room retail with food, beverage and more. The two-bedroom suite even includes a pool table and wet bar as well as a spacious balcony overlooking Nashville. Enjoy backyard games and cocktails on the rooftop and snap a photo in the retrofitted 1956 Scenicruiser. Take your friends for drinks and neon art at Bobby’s Garage Bar located in Printers Alley.

Noelle Hotel – Downtown Nashville/SoBro

Noelle Hotel is an immersive boutique hotel created by some of the area’s best makers and artists. The collaboration celebrates Nashville’s uniqueness through special touches like wellness experiences at QNTM Fitness including hydromassage lounges, red light therapy and upright training; a rooftop bar, record play and vinyls to borrow, a seasonal welcome beverage upon arrival and enjoy an appetizer or two beverages from the Makeready L&L select menu. Find themed cocktails and bites inside Noelle’s speakeasy, Hidden Bar. The bar is decked out with rotating seasonal themes.

Union Station Hotel - Downtown Nashville/SoBro

Nashville’s central train terminal is now one of the city’s grandest hotels. At Union Station Hotel, soak in the superior service and playful design set against the preserved and historic hallowed halls. Be immersed in the romantic railway era in one of the 125 rooms and suites that include steeping tubs or walk-in showers, custom bedding, plush robes and aesthetic architectural features like 18-foot ceilings, curated artwork and private patios. Dine at Stationary, led by Chef Brian Kersey, which features American cuisine with responsibly sourced ingredients. Expect dishes like caviar, specialty meatballs, pan-seared trout and Tennessee-raised, pit-smoked beef.

1Hotel - Downtown Nashville/SoBro

Enrich your Nashville vacation with a stay at the LEED Silver certified, sustainable luxury hotel, 1Hotel Nashville located steps away from the honky tonks of Broadway. You’ll be greeted by 56,000 plants that are void of fertilizers and other chemical treatments, farm-to-table dishes at 1 Kitchen and Harriet’s Rooftop bar, an electric Audi house car that can be reserved, state-of-the-art gym with personal training sessions, group fitness classes, yoga and meditation and holistic spa treatments at Bamford Wellness. Make your way to Harriot’s Rooftop bar for seasonally and sustainable driven drinks, light bites and entertainment. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a Nashville sunset.

Four Seasons Hotel Nashville - Downtown Nashville/SoBro

You’ll want to spend all your time lounging at the seventh-level rooftop infinity pool at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville. The resort-inspired lounge has amazing views overlooking the Cumberland River and an oversized hot tub open year round. You can also enjoy al-fresco seating at Riviere Rooftop Restaurant. This aesthetic hotel includes a steam room and experiential showers, cocktail bar, kid-friendly amenities like games, coloring books and toys, childproofing items, noise machines and bottle warmers, child shower amenities and diaper disposal supplies. Unwind at the spa, enjoy a sweat in the gorgeous fitness center and dine at Mimo Restaurant and Bar, featuring Southern Italian cuisine.

Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal – Donelson/Hermitage

The new Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is steps from Nashville International Airport, perfect for those who prefer to early morning or late night flights. Only 8 miles from downtown Nashville, the pet-friendly and aesthetically-pleasing hotel offers rooms with flight runway views, rooftop pool, room service, live music and craft cocktails.

Additional Nashville hotels located close to Nashville International Airport and offer extended hours for airport shuttle service include Cambria Hotel Nashville Airport, Drury Inn & Suites Nashville Airport and Sonesta Nashville Airport.