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Whether you’re in town for a concert, a Titans game or simply to sink your teeth into some hella-hot chicken, you’ll need somewhere to rest up and recharge. That’s why Time Out has compiled this freshly curated list of the best hotels in Nashville, which includes brand new reviews of Noelle, Grand Hyatt and Virgin Hotels Nashville just in time for winter 2025.  Which area is best to stay in Nashville? Downtown is of course the best neighborhood in Nashville to be at the forefront of all the city’s sights, but The Gulch, which is one of its newest areas, is walking distance from there, SoBro and Midtown, so is also a good base for exploring. After somewhere a bit cooler? Well, Germantown or East Nashville could be for you, but read more in our neighborhood guide.  Nashville’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Hermitage Hotel 👛 Best budget: Motif Nashville’s Hotel on Music Row 🌃 Best view: Virgin Hotels Nashville 👙 Best pool: Grand Hyatt Nashville 🤩 Most iconic: Noelle 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best things to do in Nashville How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By th

While Broadway’s neon lights and melodic sounds are one of the Music City’s big draws, Nashville’s Noelle hotel is the welcome respite from the cacophony. Balancing a nod to the past with all the luxurious amenities today’s luxury traveler desires, the boutique hotel is a top choice for the guest who appreciates style, function and a slightly quirky approach. After opening the weighty door, you’ll be met with a lobby where old school vibes and a contemporary boutique feel converge. The welcome desk feels as if it could be part of an old-world hotel, which is a nod to the building’s history, and the elegant minimalism feels more streamlined than an attempt to ooze ultra-modern. To the right of the entrance, a bustling coffee spot offers a place to plan the day or a respite before heading out for another adventure, and to the left, a luxe little shop gives a glimpse into the city’s eclectic scene when it comes to style.   Why stay at Noelle? The hotel is a step above without the stuffy vibe. For the traveler who longs for storytelling as opposed to another cookie cutter hotel experience, Noelle is a perfect place to lay their head. Even though the older elevators might harken to a day where a steward helped guests arrive at the correct floor, the historic notes are more welcoming than kitschy and that sense of authenticity is real—not just an attempt to curate a particular aesthetic.  It’s the minute details that distinguish this hotel. It’s easy to picture somebody placing a h