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10 Best Hotel Bars in Nashville

These Nashville hotel options vary from downtown properties with bars and live music to historic lodging, café-and-lounge combinations, and a large resort with extensive dining and entertainment. Compare the on-site experience with your preferred access to Broadway, venues, meetings, or indoor amenities.

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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area, an IHG Hotel#1
What stands out
  • Free shuttle service connects guests with downtown

  • Breakfast and in-room conveniences support short stays

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area, an IHG Hotel

4.82,150 reviews
2221 Elliston Pl, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Visitors wanting a hotel near downtown with shuttle serviceBusiness or medical-appointment travelers seeking a practical stayGuests traveling with pets

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area, an IHG Hotel is a Nashville hotel with modern, clean rooms, breakfast and a location described as convenient to downtown. It suits leisure visitors, business travelers and guests attending nearby medical appointments. A free downtown shuttle and pet-friendly stays are noted, while parking is valet-only.

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown#2
What stands out
  • The daily 5:30 Kickback includes rotating hot food and beverages

  • The eighth-floor Kitchen + Bar offers nightly live music and the hotel has an indoor/outdoor pool

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown

4.81,835 reviews
300 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
Best for
Leisure travelers wanting walkable access to downtown attractionsBusiness travelers and groups needing meeting space and Wi-FiGuests who value included breakfast and evening food and beverages

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown is a downtown hotel within blocks of Broadway, Music City Center, Bridgestone Arena, the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame. Guests receive free Wi-Fi, a free hot breakfast and the daily 5:30 Kickback with hot food and beverages. The property also offers an indoor/outdoor pool, rooftop views, a fitness center, an eighth-floor restaurant and bar with nightly live music, and meeting space.

Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG#3
What stands out
  • Offers walkable access to both Broadway and the pedestrian bridge

  • Includes a connected coffee shop and convenience store

Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG

4.73,820 reviews
415 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
Best for
Visitors attending downtown concerts or Broadway nightlifeTravelers wanting an on-site restaurant, bar and gym

Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG is a contemporary hotel with stylish rooms, an outdoor pool, gym, restaurant and bar. Its downtown location places guests within walking distance of Broadway and the pedestrian bridge, making it suitable for concerts and nightlife. The property also includes a connected coffee shop and convenience store.

The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville#4
What stands out
  • It is Tennessee’s only hotel designated a National Historic Landmark

  • The property combines historic surroundings with dining led by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

  • The Pink Hermit serves coffee and pastries, lunch fare, small bites and wines

The Hermitage Hotel

4.71,460 reviews
231 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219, United States
Best for
Travelers seeking historic downtown accommodationsGuests planning weddings, meetings or other eventsVisitors who want on-site dining and a refined hotel setting

The Hermitage Hotel is a landmark Nashville hotel offering elegant accommodations, a spa, Southern dining and a library bar. Since 1910, it has served as a downtown gathering place for travelers, locals, weddings, meetings and other events. Dining includes Drusie & Darr and The Pink Hermit café, while the hotel’s National Historic Landmark status gives its hospitality a strong connection to Nashville history.

Fairlane Hotel Nashville#5
What stands out
  • Combines vintage-inspired lodging with two restaurants, a bar and a café

  • Offers a gym and lounge in addition to dining spaces

Fairlane Hotel Nashville

4.7827 reviews
401 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219, United States
Best for
Visitors wanting dining and drinks within the hotelTravelers who value on-site fitness and lounge spaces

Fairlane Hotel Nashville is a stylish, vintage-inspired hotel with two restaurants, a bar, a café, a gym and a lounge. It suits visitors who want lodging with several on-site places to eat, drink and relax. Valet staff are described as welcoming and able to offer recommendations for Nashville restaurants and attractions.

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown#6
What stands out
  • Valet staff are described as consistently professional, quick and attentive to vehicles

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown

4.7562 reviews
311 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, United States
Best for
Visitors seeking a downtown Nashville baseGuests who value an efficient, attentive valet arrival and departure experience

Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown is a hotel suited to visitors who want to stay close to central Nashville attractions. Its valet operation is described as friendly, efficient and careful with guests’ vehicles, helping arrivals and departures run smoothly even during busy periods. The hotel also has a restaurant, giving guests an on-site dining option.

The Printing House Hotel Nashville Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton#7
What stands out
  • Rooftop terrace provides an on-site outdoor amenity

  • Customer accounts describe a quieter reprieve from Broadway

  • Valet staff are described as helpful with parking and bags

The Printing House Hotel Nashville Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton

4.7395 reviews
501 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210, United States
Best for
Visitors seeking a downtown locationGuests who value a rooftop terraceTravelers wanting attentive valet and front-desk service

The Printing House Hotel Nashville Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton is a downtown Nashville hotel with a rooftop terrace. It suits visitors who want access to city attractions while retaining a quieter place to return to, with customer accounts describing short walks to main street, smooth check-in, clean comfortable rooms, and helpful front-desk and valet staff. Valet parking assistance is a recurring practical feature in the accounts.

Renaissance Nashville Hotel#8
What stands out
  • One-block location from Broadway with direct Assembly Food Hall access

  • Offers event venues alongside accommodations and restaurants

Renaissance Nashville Hotel

4.66,448 reviews
611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Travelers wanting quick access to Broadway and downtown venuesBusiness travelers and groups using nearby convention facilitiesGuests seeking an indoor pool and on-site dining

Renaissance Nashville Hotel is a downtown hotel for business and leisure travelers, with upscale accommodations, an indoor heated pool, gym, grill eatery and low-key bar. It sits one block from Broadway, near Bridgestone Arena and Music City Center, and connects directly to Assembly Food Hall. Pet-friendly rooms, free in-room Wi-Fi, meetings and events, and mobile check-in add practical flexibility.

Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown#9
What stands out
  • Combines a central downtown location with a rooftop pool

  • Offers modern rooms, city views and an in-house café

Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown

4.6871 reviews
127 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203, United States
Best for
Visitors wanting to walk to Broadway and downtown attractionsTravelers attending events near Bridgestone Arena

Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown is a modern hotel near Broadway and Bridgestone Arena, with many downtown activities within walking distance. The property offers contemporary rooms, a café, a rooftop pool and city views, along with a lobby and bar areas. It suits travelers who want central access to Nashville attractions, modern accommodations and a place to relax after exploring the city.

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville#10
What stands out
  • Glass atriums with indoor gardens, fountains, and waterfalls

  • A broad mix of dining, entertainment, pools, and spa facilities

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

4.534,348 reviews
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, United States
Best for
Conference travelers and large groupsGuests seeking extensive indoor resort amenities

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is a large upscale resort organized around glass atriums, indoor gardens, pools, a spa, dining, and entertainment. It suits conference travelers and guests who want extensive indoor amenities without leaving the property. Its scale supports large gatherings, while the atriums and indoor facilities are central to the experience.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Holiday Inn Express and Suites Nashville West End Univ Area, an IHG Hotel 4.82,150Visitors wanting a hotel near downtown with shuttle service
#2Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown 4.81,835Leisure travelers wanting walkable access to downtown attractions
#3Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown - Broadway by IHG 4.73,820Visitors attending downtown concerts or Broadway nightlife
#4The Hermitage Hotel 4.71,460Travelers seeking historic downtown accommodations
#5Fairlane Hotel Nashville 4.7827Visitors wanting dining and drinks within the hotel
#6Motto by Hilton Nashville Downtown 4.7562Visitors seeking a downtown Nashville base
#7The Printing House Hotel Nashville Downtown, Tapestry by Hilton 4.7395Visitors seeking a downtown location
#8Renaissance Nashville Hotel 4.66,448Travelers wanting quick access to Broadway and downtown venues
#9Tempo by Hilton Nashville Downtown 4.6871Visitors wanting to walk to Broadway and downtown attractions
#10Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center 4.534,348Conference travelers and large groups

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The geographic comparison follows the stated location descriptions, including downtown, proximity to Broadway, West End, and Opryland. It does not add neighborhoods or travel estimates beyond those supplied.

Hotel dining, bars, and stay features

  • Hotels with dedicated bars and live musicDrury Plaza Hotel includes an eighth-floor restaurant and bar with nightly live music, while Fairlane Hotel offers a bar alongside restaurants, a café, gym, and lounge.
  • Downtown nightlife accessSeveral properties are described as near or within walking distance of Broadway, including Drury Plaza, Holiday Inn & Suites, Renaissance, and Tempo.
  • Historic and refined hotel settingsThe Hermitage Hotel combines National Historic Landmark status with a library bar, Southern dining, a café, and spa amenities.
  • Café, restaurant, and lounge combinationsMotto by Hilton includes a restaurant; Tempo has a café and bar areas; The Printing House offers a rooftop terrace; Renaissance includes a grill eatery and low-key bar.
  • Pools and wellness amenitiesProperties in the selection include indoor/outdoor, outdoor, rooftop, or indoor heated pools, along with gyms or fitness centers depending on the hotel.
  • Resort and group facilitiesGaylord Opryland provides indoor gardens, pools, spa, dining, entertainment, and extensive facilities suited to conference travelers and large groups.
  • Practical stay supportThe listings also describe breakfast, downtown shuttle service, meeting space, mobile check-in, pet-friendly rooms, and on-site convenience options.

How to choose a Nashville hotel with a bar

  1. Define what “hotel bar” means for your tripIf you want nightly live music, a library bar, a low-key lounge, or simply an on-site restaurant and bar, the supplied properties offer different formats.
  2. Choose your preferred baseDowntown hotels suit travelers prioritizing Broadway, arenas, convention facilities, and central attractions; the West End option adds a free downtown shuttle.
  3. Decide whether amenities or location leadA rooftop pool, indoor pool, gym, spa, gardens, or multiple dining spaces may matter more than being closest to nightlife.
  4. Match the property to the occasionHistoric lodging, meeting space, wedding facilities, conference amenities, or a family-oriented resort can each point to a different choice.
  5. Review practical constraints before bookingThe supplied notes mention valet-only or paid parking, varying rates, steep hills, pool size, and the large scale of Opryland, so verify details for your dates.

Frequently asked questions

Which Nashville hotels have bars and live music?

Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown is described as having an eighth-floor restaurant and bar with nightly live music. Fairlane Hotel also includes a bar among its on-site spaces.

Which hotel is closest to Broadway according to the supplied descriptions?

Several hotels are described as downtown or within walking distance of Broadway. Renaissance Nashville Hotel is stated to be one block from Broadway, while Holiday Inn & Suites and Tempo are also described as near it.

Which Nashville hotel has a historic bar setting?

The Hermitage Hotel offers a library bar within a landmark hotel setting, along with dining, a café, and spa amenities.

Which property has the broadest resort-style facilities?

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center is described as a large resort with glass atriums, indoor gardens, pools, a spa, dining, entertainment, and extensive indoor amenities.

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