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Nashville has its fair share of all things trendy — from downtown's lively honky tonks to the hip food scene; this is a progressive and happening city. Therefore it comes as no surprise that the hotel options have followed suit, with a world-class selection of chic boutiques, sleek contemporary stays, concept hotels, and trendy apartment hotels. Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the city to bring you a collection of the absolute best cool hotels in Nashville. Whether you are looking for a completely unique stay, a property with a downtown postcode, or something contemporary and minimalist — there is a wide selection within our list to suit most tastes and budgets. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For a boutique stay

Urban Cowboy BandB

  • Urban Cowboy B&B is a stylish boutique hotel set in a restored Victorian mansion. Interiors offer a modern take on cowboy-chic, with individually designed suites that blend heritage and luxury details — like original wooden floors and clawfoot tubs. A trendy bar completes this cool bolt-hole.
  • The 404 is a small hip boutique with sleek, vintage, custom-built furniture and original art-works. Conveniently situated in the Gulch neighbourhood between Music Row and downtown Nashville plus it is next door to the well-known restaurant The 404 Kitchen. This is a simple and stylish choice.

For contemporary style

Thompson Nashville

  • Moxy Nashville Vanderbilt Area is a hip contemporary hotel well located near Music Row. Downstairs the usual Moxy vibe is vibrant, open plan, and packed with fun artworks and games. Chic rooms are bright and airy. An easy and stylish choice.
  • Thompson Nashville is an ultra-chic contemporary hotel whose smart rooms boast fabulous city views from the floor to ceiling windows. The rooftop bar offers a mean cocktail and the restaurant serves up superb Southern dishes; there's a hipster coffee outlet too (naturally).
  • Virgin Hotels Nashville is located right on Music Row. This is a central stay well suited to music industry folk. Rooms are swish and contemporary with floor to ceiling windows. Complete with a roof terrace pool and three innovative restaurants you'll have everything you need here.

For groups

Bode Nashville

  • Studio 154 is an all-suite hotel in downtown. Suites vary in size but all have a hip industrial feel with high ceilings, exposed brickwork and vast warehouse windows. Large rooms have kitchenettes or kitchens. With various sleeping arrangements, this is ideal for groups.
  • Bode Nashville is an uber-chic hotel ideal for small groups. Stylish apartments range in size from one to four bedrooms. Most come with large lounge areas, fully equipped kitchens, terraces, foosball tables, and dining areas. Expect live music concerts and plenty of socialising by the firepit.

For the design

Graduate Nashville

  • Pick the Graduate Nashville for fun contemporary design. In true Graduate style, the interiors are playfully outrageous; rooms have a whimsical take on traditional design while a bright pink roof terrace features a hip bar and pool. Complete with a restaurant, this is a fun stay.
  • Vandyke Bed and Beverage is an undeniably hip concept — eight chic rooms set atop one of the city's best cocktail bars. Rooms have that modern Scandinavian feel with potted plants, pale wood, and retro-inspired furniture. The bar serves some tasty light-bites and if you can drag yourself away, there are lots of music venues nearby.

For an apartment hotel

Nashville Riverfront Lofts

  • Nashville Riverfront Lofts is a hip collection of apartments set just steps from Downtown's Lower Broadway. Options greatly vary in size and style. The largest penthouses are vast warehouse conversions (the best has a rooftop pool). Smaller options are contemporary and chic. Ideal for families or groups wanting independence.

For downtown

Downtown Sporting Club

  • Moxy Nashville Downtown is a trendy downtown stay and the only hotel on Honky Tonk Row. Rooms range in size but all have a converted industrial feel. Downstairs a lively bar and communal area create a convivial feel. An ideal base for a lively city break.
  • Downtown Sporting Club is set right amidst the honky-tonks on Broadway. The rooms are contemporary and stylish while bunk rooms are ideal for friends travelling on a budget. The roof terrace bar is a lively affair plus there is a popular Southern-inspired restaurant and sports bar. A fun city stay.

For luxury

Kimpton Aertson Hotel

  • Kimpton Aertson Hotel is a chic contemporary property set in a quiet neighbourhood near Nashville's famed Music Row. Rooms are effortlessly cool and there's a restaurant that serves gourmet dishes inspired by the South. The rooftop pool, bar, and spa seal the deal.

Still not sure where to book?

The 13 Best Cool Hotels in Nashville

The 404

Nashville (TN)

A small, hip hotel located close to downtown Nashville with sleek, vintage, custom-built furniture and original art-works on the walls. Next-door to the well-known restaurant The 404 Kitchen. Cozy and comfortable. Simple and stylish.

  • Local exploring - Conveniently situated in the Gulch neighbourhood between Music Row and downtown Nashville
  • Foodies - Some of the finest restaurants out the front door with local and international cuisines
  • City Style - Contemporary style decor and modern comfort for the city traveller
  • Restaurant - Sister hotel to the famous 404 Kitchen restaurant that serves modern European-style dishes
from CA$491 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Kimpton Aertson Hotel

Nashville (TN)

A chic contemporary property set in a quiet neighbourhood near Nashville's famed Music Row. Effortlessly cool rooms have spacious modern bathrooms, simple wooden panelling and crisp white linen. The restaurant serves gourmet dishes inspired by the south and the rooftop pool and spa seal the deal.

  • Local exploring - Well positioned near Nashville's Music Row with the city centre also easily accessible
  • Swimming Pool - Seasonal outdoor rooftop pool with plenty of loungers and the all-important poolside bar
  • Restaurant - Henley Restaurant is a modern American Brasserie
  • Romantic
from CA$405 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Thompson Nashville

Nashville

An ultra-chic contemporary hotel right in the beating heart of the Music City. Smart rooms boast fabulous city views from the floor to ceiling windows. The rooftop bar offers a mean cocktail and the restaurant serves up superb Southern dishes; there's a hipster coffee outlet too (naturally).

  • City Style - An ultra hip hotel in the heart of vibrant Nashville
  • Views - All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows for maximising views over The Gulch and downtown Nashville
  • Restaurant - Marsh House specialises in sustainable Seafood and southern inspired dishes.
from CA$380 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Urban Cowboy B&B

Nashville (Nashville)

This boutique hotel is housed in a restored Victorian mansion in Nashville. Interiors offer a modern take on cowboy-chic, with individually designed suites which blend heritage and luxury details - like original wooden floors and new, clawfoot tubs. A trendy bar completes this bolt-hole.

  • Local exploring - With the best of Nashville's bars and restaurants within easy walking distance, this property is well placed for city exploring
  • Romantic Break - The relaxed, adults-only atmosphere and romantic soaking tubs make this hotel perfect for an indulgent couples' break
  • City Style - Set in a heritage property with cowboy-inspired interiors, book this hotel for chic Nashville charm
  • Great walks - Discover Nashville on foot, with a stroll down the riverside in Shelby Park and to the vibrant street art in Five Points
from CA$456 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Vandyke Bed and Beverage

Nashville (Nashville)

An undeniably hip concept - eight chic rooms set atop of one of the city's best cocktail bars. Rooms have that modern Scandinavian feel with potted plants, pale wood, and retro-inspired furniture. The bar serves some tasty light-bites and if you can drag yourself away, music venues abound.

  • City Style - A trendy contemporary concept hotel offering Scandi-chic design and a superb cocktail bar
  • Close to nightlife - Located east of downtown close to some of the city's best music venues and nightlife
  • Lively - An adult only boutique housing one of Nashville's best bars
  • Adult Only
from CA$529 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Virgin Hotels Nashville

Nashville

Virgin creates hip modern spaces and the Nashville offering is no exception. Located right on Music Row - this is a central stay well suited to music industry folk. Rooms are swish and contemporary with floor to ceiling windows. Complete with a roof terrace pool and 3 innovative restaurants.

  • City Style - The hotel pitches itself to the young and trendy with roof terrace cocktails (poolside), a music lounge, and modern design
  • Local markets - Sample local produce at Nashville Farmer's Market
  • Restaurant - A choice of three restaurants
  • Swimming Pool - Roof terrace pool
from CA$447 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Bode Nashville

Nashville

Once a dull apartment block, now an uber-chic hotel ideal for small groups. Stylish apartments range in size from one to four bedrooms. Most come with large lounge areas, fully equipped kitchens, foosball tables, and dining areas. Expect live music concerts and plenty of socialising by the firepit.

  • Groups - Apartments come in varying sizes and include foosball tables, big dining tables and full kitchens — ideal for groups or families
  • Self catering - With added benefits...for example the staff will stock your fridge with requested groceries!
  • Lively
from CA$428 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Downtown Sporting Club

Nashville (TN)

A chic boutique hotel set right amidst the honky-tonks on Broadway. The 20 rooms are contemporary and stylish; they've got everything you need and no unnecessary extras. The roof terrace bar is a lively affair plus there is a popular Southern-inspired restaurant and sports bar. A fun city stay.

  • Boutique - The only boutique offering on Broadway, expect stand-out service, a lively bar, fun design, and personal touches
  • Groups - Bunk rooms are a great option for friends travelling on a budget
  • Restaurant - American classics are served in the popular restaurant Ribbon Room
  • Lively
from CA$349 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Graduate Nashville

Nashville

A vibrant hotel located in the heart of Midtown, close to Vanderbilt University. In true Graduate style, the design is playfully outrageous. Rooms have a whimsical take on traditional design while a bright pink roof terrace features a hip bar and pool. Complete with a restaurant, this is a fun stay.

  • Local exploring - Right in the heart of Midtown, meaning several attractions are nearby as is Vanderbilt University and stadium
  • City Style - With whimsical design and a chic rooftop terrace with a cocktail bar and a pool, this is a stylish stay
  • Restaurant - The roof terrace restaurant White Limozeen serves Southern inspired dishes and cocktails
  • Swimming Pool - Roof terrace pool
from CA$234 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Studio 154

Nashville (Nashville)

A stylish boutique hotel comprising of a collection of suites in downtown. Suites vary in size but all have a hip industrial feel with high ceilings, exposed brickwork and vast warehouse windows. Large rooms have kitchenettes or kitchens. With various sleeping arrangements, this is ideal for groups.

  • Lively - Located just a short walk from Lower Broadway and its many honky tonks, ideal for fully enjoying the world-renowned music scene
  • Groups - With a wide choice of sleeping arrangements and an enormous terrace for evening socialising, this is perfect for a group trip
  • City Style - With hip industrial style and a cool boutique feel, this is a very stylish city base
  • Sights nearby - The Ascend Ampitheater, the Bridgestone Arena, The Ryman Auditorium, and the Music City Center are all nearby
from CA$245 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Moxy Nashville Downtown

Nashville (Nashville)

A trendy downtown stay and the only hotel on Honky Tonk Row. Rooms range in size but all have a converted industrial feel with steel grey hues, exposed brickwork, and simple modern furniture. Downstairs a lively bar and communal area create a convivial feel. An ideal base for a lively city break.

  • Local exploring - Ideally placed in downtown there is a thriving nightlife scene, restaurants, museums, and even sports stadiums on the doorstep
  • Close to nightlife - Located on Broadway, settings don't get closer than this to the city's famed honky tonks
  • Restaurant - Bar Moxy serves casual American cuisine
  • Lively
from CA$321 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Nashville Riverfront Lofts

Nashville

A hip collection of apartments set just steps from Downtown's Lower Broadway. Options greatly vary in size and style. The largest penthouses are vast warehouse conversions (the best has a rooftop pool). Smaller options are contemporary and chic. Ideal for families or groups wanting independence.

  • Groups - Hip spaces with kitchens, large living areas, billiards tables (and even one with a pool) make the perfect base for groups
  • Families - The independence of the apartments and the wide choice of apartment size make this ideal for families
  • Swimming Pool - The Presidential Penthouse has a private roof top pool
  • Full of character
from CA$252 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Moxy Nashville Vanderbilt Area

Nashville (Hillsboro West End)

A hip contemporary hotel well located near Music Row. Downstairs the usual Moxy vibe is vibrant, open plan, and packed with fun artworks and games. Chic rooms are bright and airy with expansive windows and sink into beds with local textiles. An easy base, suitable for business or pleasure.

  • Business meetings - Meeting rooms are modern with ergonomic seating, large writing walls and 55 inch televisions for presentation projection
  • Local exploring - A good choice for a base for those watching a show at Grand Ole Opry or Ryan Auditorium
  • Learning - Ideally positioned (as the name suggests) for visiting Vanderbilt University
  • Restaurant - Casual American fare is served in Bar Moxy
from CA$237 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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